The Navy on Monday joined the Army and Marine Corps in operating without a Senate-confirmed military leader because of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on senior military nominations.
The Navy on Monday joined the Army and Marine Corps in operating without Senate-confirmed military leaders because of Alabama RepublicanChief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday in a ceremony Monday morning relinquished his office asIt's the first time in the history of the Defense Department that three military services are without Senate-confirmed leaders, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The vice service chiefs for the Navy, Army and Marine Corps are now leading each respective service in an acting capacity and continuing certain responsibilities of their current role. All three of the vice chiefs have been nominated by President Biden for the top positions, including Franchetti, who would be the first-ever female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff if the Senate confirms her.
Tuberville's hold prevents the usual unanimous consent process for confirming nominations, but it does not stop the Senate from bringing each nomination to the floor for a vote. The Senate has so far declined to take this approach because of the amount of time it could take.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Navy now the third military branch without Senate-confirmed head due to TubervilleThe U.S. Navy would have a new chief today, but it won’t thanks to the continued block on officer promotions put in place by a single Republican lawmaker: Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Read more »
A deepening Senate stalemate clouds a historic hand-off at the NavyFollowing his retirement ceremony Monday at the U.S. Naval Academy, Adm. Mike Gilday’s photograph was taken down from a display at the Pentagon showing the current members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Read more »
Army, Navy, Marines All Without Senate-Confirmed Leaders Thanks to GOP StuntThree branches of the U.S. military are now without a Senate-confirmed leader, thanks to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s freeze on approvals on military promotions.
Read more »
Russian navy fires warning shots, boards cargo ship sailing in Black SeaA Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots and boarded a cargo vessel it said was heading to Ukraine in the wake of pulling out of a deal that would allow Kyiv to transport grain through the Black Sea.
Read more »
Natasha Lyonne Takes a Compliment for Old Navy in New CommercialTaking a compliment is harder than many people might think. Old Navy has played up this age-old problem for its new campaign titled “Thanks, It’s Old Navy,” starring Emmy-nominated actress Natasha Lyonne who models the brand’s Pixie Pant and Taylor Pant.
Read more »
Coast Guard and Navy rescue 4 divers off South Carolina coastThe federal agency says around 12:45 a.m., the divers were spotted by a strobe light.
Read more »