Following the confirmation of a new defense secretary, Senate leaders are now gearing up to assess President Donald Trump’s nominations for key military leadership roles.
However, it remains unclear when these important hearings will take place.
Postponed Hearings
Recently, the Senate Armed Services Committee found it necessary to postpone the hearing for Army Secretary nominee Daniel Driscoll.
The delay stemmed from a snag in the FBI background check process.
A similar scenario unfolded earlier this month with Doug Collins, who is nominated to head the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Pending Nominee Schedules
At this juncture, the committee has yet to schedule hearings for John Phelan, nominated to lead the Navy and Marine Corps, and Troy Meink, who is set to oversee the Air Force.
While both nominees are expected to appear before the committee in the near future, there’s still no concrete timeline for their proceedings.
Current Leadership Situation
Currently, all these significant positions, along with various other crucial defense roles, are filled by acting officials appointed by Trump shortly after his inauguration.
While these interim leaders can effectively handle day-to-day operations and initiate certain programs, their ability to enforce long-term changes remains limited.
Source: Militarytimes