Colby approved for Defense Department’s top policy job
- Elbridge Colby was confirmed as the top policy adviser at the Pentagon with a 54-45 vote, despite concerns about his views on Russia and China.
- Vice President JD Vance criticized Senator Mitch McConnell for his opposition to Colby, calling it an act of political pettiness.
- Senator Mitch McConnell expressed worries that Colby's confirmation could harm America's alliances and partnerships.
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Senate Confirms Trump's Nominee for Top Pentagon Policy Job
The Senate confirmed the appointment of Elbridge Colby to be the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, overcoming concerns that he has downplayed threats from Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin.
U.S. Senate confirms 'China hawk' Colby as defense policy chief - Focus Taiwan
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday (U.S. time) confirmed Elbridge Colby as under secretary of defense for policy, a defense strategist who last year said that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would "plausibly and gravely" threaten the United States.
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