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 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 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 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 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… Continue reading
Jan 29 Watch 7:15 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 8:22 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… Continue watching