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Biden’s nominee for Pentagon weapons chief withdraws

President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer, Mike Brown, withdrew from consideration on July 14, Defense News has confirmed.

By Joe Gould and Andrew Eversden

2 years ago

Biden picks Russia pro for key Pentagon post

President Joe Biden is set to nominate the chief executive of the U.S.-Russia Foundation and a former National Security Council official on Russia to be the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs on Tuesday.

2 years ago

SASC advances Air Force secretary pick, six other nominees

President Joe Biden’s nominee for Air Force secretary and six other top Pentagon picks advanced out of the Senate Armed Services Committee by a voice vote Thursday.

2 years ago

Senate confirms Pentagon finance and intel chiefs

The Senate has confirmed Pentagon comptroller nominee Michael McCord by unanimous consent, the official expected to lead the department’s ongoing audit.

2 years ago

Biden’s Pentagon policy chief Colin Kahl confirmed with GOP senators absent

The Senate was poised to confirm Colin Kahl to be the undersecretary of defense for policy as two Republicans were expected to be absent for a pair of votes due to family emergencies.

2 years ago

NCAA leader nominated for VA deputy secretary post

Donald Remy, an Army veteran and chief operating officer for the sports league, was picked to serve as the second-highest official in VA.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago