Tag: confirmation_hearing

Media Monitor: Schiess Confirmation, House Defense Funding, and NDAA Blocked by Senate Democrats

16 Jul 2026 3:01 p.m. · Source: Breaking Defense

Breaking Defense reports Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess is likely to be confirmed as Space Force chief. It also covers House GOP's $60 billion defense proposal and Senate Democrats blocking the NDAA over Iran War and budget concerns.

Politics and Government Business Conflict Science & Technology General Politics Federal Government Congress Military Economy Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess Space Force Confirmation Hearing House GOP Defense Funding National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)Iran War Breaking Defense
Media Monitor: Trump's Nominee Decision Creates Party Clash

18 Jun 2026 7:22 p.m. · Source: Washington Post

The Washington Post is reporting that President Donald J Trump's decision to block one of his nominees from a confirmation hearing has caused his latest clash with the Republican Party, disrupting their agenda.

Politics and Government Media General Politics Republican Party Federal Government Congress White House Donald J Trump President Nominee Confirmation hearing Senate Politics The Washington Post