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Senate confirms Navy, NSA veteran Coker as national cyber director
Coker’s confirmation fills a 10-month vacancy that was left after the inaugural national director, Chris Inglis, stepped down in February.
Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations
Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.
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
Defense secretary nominee focuses on China despite Mideast tensions
Tensions may be high in the Middle East, but the man chosen by President Donald Trump to run the Pentagon is turning his focus to China.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
When will Trump nominate a permanent defense secretary?
The Pentagon has never before gone more than two months without a permanent leader. Now, the Trump administration is about to double that wait.
Scrapping nuclear deal hasn’t slowed Iran, says CENTCOM nominee
Senators grilled the incoming commander of U.S. Central Command on Iran and U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
By Joe Gould
Senate vote on Trump’s pick to lead VA set for Monday
Robert Wilkie will face opposition on the Senate floor, but also enjoys strong support from key lawmakers.
Trump says Democrat should quit over VA nomination brouhaha
A furious President Donald Trump on Saturday called for the resignation of the Democratic senator who assembled and released what he called “false” allegations that scuttled the nomination of the White House doctor who’d been in line to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
His nomination in peril, Jackson fights for VA post
Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson fought Tuesday to convince lawmakers of his leadership abilities as more details emerged over his alleged misconduct, ranging from repeated drunkenness to a toxic work environment, as he served as a top White House doctor.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
McCain draws line in the sand over defense industry nominees
If you work for industry and want to instead serve in the Pentagon, you had best hope your nomination is already underway — because if not, you might not be getting the job.
By Aaron Mehta
Trump announces the Pentagon’s top Asia, technology nominees
The White House has announced Michael Griffin and Randall Schriver will be its new tech head and Asia policy lead at the Pentagon, respectively.
By Aaron Mehta