Latest "Senate nominations" stories

SecDef says Senate confirmation fight hurts national security

The letter from Lloyd Austin is the latest criticism of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold of all senior military moves.

By Leo Shane III

12 days ago

Top VA medical post remains unfilled after latest Senate delay

A move to fast-track confirmation of the president's nominee was blocked by a Republican senator on Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Grady confirmed as new vice chair for Joint Chiefs

The move fills a key leadership vacancy at the Pentagon just before Congress ends its legislative work for the year.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

As Pentagon vacancies peak, time runs out to fill jobs

Of 60 Senate-confirmable positions at the Pentagon, more than one third are unfilled, and time is running out for the Trump administration on the Senate’s abbreviated, election-year calendar.

3 years ago

Joint Chiefs vice chairman nominee to get final Senate confirmation vote this week

Gen. John Hyten's nomination has been stalled for months over accusations of sexual harassment and assault.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

This week in Congress: Summer vacation is over

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 3.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago