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Former U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine poses in a undated official portrait

Politics Apr 11

Senate confirms Trump nominee for Joint Chiefs of Staff chair in overnight vote

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Apr 01

Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing of retired U.S. Lt. Gen. John Daniel Caine in Washington, D.C.
Watch 4:27
Trump’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs tells senators he would stay out of politics

President Trump’s pick to be the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told senators during his confirmation hearing that he would give the president candid guidance and stay out of politics. But he also said he was willing to…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Politics Apr 01

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing of retired Lt. Gen. John Daniel Caine in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Lt. Gen. Dan ‘Razin’ Caine gives opening statement in Joint Chiefs confirmation hearing

"In our family, we serve. When asked, we always say yes. Senators, I acknowledge that I'm an unconventional nominee. These are unconventional times," he said during his opening statement.

By Erica R. Hendry

Politics Apr 01

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing of retired Lt. Gen. John Daniel Caine in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Lt. Gen. Dan Caine says he has ‘never’ worn a MAGA hat or other political merchandise

President Donald Trump has told a story about retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine saying he wore one of the hats when the two met some years ago.

By Associated Press

Politics Apr 01

Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing of retired U.S. Lt. Gen. John Daniel Caine in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine testifies at Senate hearing for Joint Chiefs chair

Caine is a decorated F-16 combat pilot who served in leadership positions in multiple special operations commands and in some of the Pentagon's most classified programs. He does not, however, meet the prerequisites for Joint Chiefs chairman, although they can…

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Feb 21

Trump fires Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as part of a campaign to rid the military of leaders who support…

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Jan 29

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Pentagon pulls security detail for Milley, former Joint Chiefs chairman critical of Trump

By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed the security detail for former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley. He had security as a former chairman and for his involvement in a 2020 drone strike that killed a top Iranian general. Hegseth also pulled…

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Mar 14

Pressing Ukraine’s need for aid, Joint Chiefs chair takes lawmakers to visit U.S. weapon factories

By Tara Copp, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Pentagon is framing the $95 billion aid package hanging in the balance on Capitol Hill as not only vital to Ukraine’s survival but also critical to the U.S. economy.

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Nov 02

Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Franchetti's historic confirmation as the chief of naval operations comes as Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.

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May 25

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Biden picks Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn, Tommy Walters

President Biden named Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the nominee to serve as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, he would replace Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s highest-ranking military…

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