Restores permanent civilian direction of the Defense Department amid active maritime operations in the Red Sea and other security commitments; confirmation shapes military policy, resource allocation, and civilian-military relations.
The Senate voted to confirm the administration's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, installing civilian leadership responsible for overseeing U.S. military operations and strategy.
Restores permanent civilian direction of the Defense Department amid active maritime operations in the Red Sea and other security commitments; confirmation shapes military policy, resource allocation, and civilian-military relations.
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Trump provided substantial cash gifts to his close aides, raising ethical concerns.
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Trump announced a ban on imports of certain Canadian goods, escalating the ongoing trade war.
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