US EditionSenate advances Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Elbridge Colby as under secretary of defense for policy with a vote of 54-45.
- Democrat Senators Jack Reed, Elisa Slotkin, and Mark Kelly supported Colby's nomination.
- Vice President J.D. Vance praised Colby’s insights, stating he 'saw around corners that very few other people were seeing around.'
- Colby acknowledged the 'real risk of major war' but expressed optimism about maintaining U.S. Strength and alliances, stating he is 'willing and ready to engage with those who disagree with me.
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Senate panel advances senior defense nominees
The Senate Armed Services Committee today voted to approve the nominations of several key Pentagon nominees, including retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Caine to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Other nominees approved by the committee include Troy Meink to be Air Force secretary, Michael Duffey to be under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, Emil Michael to be under secretary of defense for research and engineering and …
Three Cheers for "Raisin" Caine!
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Elbridge Colby clears hurdle, moves to final vote to become Pentagon’s top policy strategist
close Video Rubio says NATO nations must commit to spending 5% GPD on defense Secretary of State Rubio said the threat posed by active war in Europe means NATO nations including the U.S. must establish a “pathway” to spending 5% of their GDP on defense. The Senate voted Monday to invoke cloture on Elbridge Colby’s nomination, moving the national security strategist one step closer to confirmation as undersecretary of defense for policy, the Pe…
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