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The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.

Asia veteran approved as No. 2 US diplomat, underscoring China focus

The Senate approved Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state 92-5 in a rare show of bipartisan support.

3 months ago

Transgender vets sue VA to force move on gender confirmation surgeries

The move comes on the three-year anniversary of President Joe Biden's repeal of the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

This week in Congress: The next Defense Secretary (maybe)

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 15, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

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.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

Senate confirms acting EPA chief for permanent role

Senators voted 52-47 to confirm Andrew Wheeler, who was nominated by President Donald Trump after former administrator Scott Pruitt resigned last year amid a series of ethics allegations.

5 years ago

Outgoing Senate confirms Trump pick for technology adviser

Kelvin Droegemeier was confirmed by the Senate just hours before a new Congress was scheduled to be seated.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

Lawmakers dismayed over Mattis’ sudden departure

Both Republicans and Democrats said the move raises serious questions about Trump's national security policies.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Trump names State spokeswoman Nauert for UN ambassador

If she is confirmed by the Senate, Heather Nauert, a former Fox News Channel reporter who had little foreign policy experience before becoming State Department spokeswoman, will replace Nikki Haley.

5 years ago

Democratic senators sue over Whitaker’s appointment as AG

The suit, filed by Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, argues that Whitaker's appointment violates the Constitution because he has not been confirmed by the Senate.

5 years ago

Key Democrat worries Trump’s Supreme Court nominee poses national security concerns

The ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee wants more information on Brett Kavanaugh's past work on policies regarding enemy combatants and domestic surveillance.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago