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Senate confirms President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense

The Senate votes to confirm the president’s nominee to head the Department of Defense, installing a permanent civilian leader at the Pentagon amid ongoing operations and heightened tension with Iran and strategic competition with China.

Senate confirms President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense

Restores confirmed civilian leadership of the military, shaping defense policy, force posture, and oversight during active regional engagements and long‑term strategic planning.

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