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CQ Brown decries hold on nominations in hearing to head Joint Chiefs
Gen. CQ Brown, now Air Force chief of staff, appeared to draw broad support from senators considering his nomination to be the next Joint Chiefs chairman.
Senate committee approves Esper and Milley to lead Pentagon, teeing up final vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved President Trump’s picks to the Pentagon’s top two spots.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon nominee Esper, a former Raytheon lobbyist, must extend recusal, says Warren
President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary must “take additional steps” to wall himself off from his previous role as the top lobbyist for defense contractor Raytheon, according to Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
By Joe Gould
Officer accuses Air Force general of sexual misconduct
A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination. Members of Congress have raised questions about the allegations and the military investigation that found insufficient evidence to charge him.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Allegations against Hyten could complicate path toward Joint Chiefs vice chairman job, despite clearance
The Pentagon's nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs may face blowback on the hill following revelations of sexual assault accusations. But the service has cleared him of any wrongdoing.
By Valerie Insinna
Meet the new boss: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for June 24, 2019: Patrick Shanahan's sudden departure, Mark Esper's move to become the next Defense Secretary.
Shanahan nomination implosion raises anew questions about White House background checks
Allegations of family domestic violence problems did not surface in his earlier confirmation process.
How long will it take to get a new defense secretary now?
With Patrick Shanahan's sudden withdrawal to take over the Pentagon, military leaders could wait months for a replacement.
Why it’s taking so long to confirm Trump’s defense secretary choice
Senate officials are hopeful they can finish the work before August, as they wait for White House paperwork.
Senator drops opposition to Marine Corps commandant nominee
The move paves the way for Lt. Gen. David Berger to take over the service's top post.
For Shanahan, it looks like a rocky road to defense secretary
Key Democrats are signaling that Patrick Shanahan, the acting defense secretary who was informally nominated for the permanent role last week, will face tough questioning.
By Joe Gould