DoD official: BRAC round will save money

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Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders

Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.
Johnson, staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker

Johnson emerged as the fourth Republican nominee in what has become an almost absurd cycle of political infighting.
Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle

Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
Emmer withdraws as Republican nominee for House speaker; GOP 0 for 3

It’s been three weeks since Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy. The House speaker will need to accomplish the challenging job of uniting the GOP majority.