Trump nominates Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense
Feinberg, 64, was born to a Jewish family and is currently the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP.
Feinberg, 64, was born to a Jewish family and is currently the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP.
Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized "for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue", one month after he was hospitalized for cancer treatment.
Rep. Matt Rosendale says he is introducing articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary.
Despite a paradigm shift, Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin says commitment to the region is unshakable.
The confirmation comes a day after both chambers approved a waiver for Austin.
Both chambers of Congress approve waiver to permit retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense.
Shanahan has been serving as Acting Secretary of Defense since Jim Mattis stepped down.
Senate Armed Services Committee votes 26-1 in favor of James N. Mattis as Secretary of Defense.
U.S. President-elect confirms his intention to nominate retired General James Mattis as Defense Secretary.
The radically leftist JStreet lobby welcomed the confirmation of former Sen. Chuck Hagel as incoming U.S. Secretary of Defense.
"We fought the good fight, and are proud to have done so,” said Chairman of the Emergency Committee for Israel on Hagel confirmation.
The U.S. Senate confirms Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense, ending an acrimonious nominations process.
The Senate voted Tuesday to break a filibuster against the nomination of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense.
Zionist Organization of America applauds the 14 senators who wrote a letter to Obama, urging him to withdraw Hagel nomination.
Sen. James Inhofe warns fellow Republicans they will be held accountable if they vote to confirm Chuck Hagel.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Chuck Hagel was very emotional as he explained connotation of “Jewish lobby.”
One of Chuck Hagel's fiercest critics, Sen. John McCain, predicts he'll have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.
A U.S. Senate committee has approved by a vote of 14 to 11 the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense.
Sen. James Inhofe threatened to filibuster Chuck Hagel if necessary to prevent his confirmation as the next US secretary of defense.
Hagel has refused to release documents on sources of foreign funding because he is purportedly receiving donations from “Friends of Hamas.”
Chuck Hagel: In order to restore credibility as an honest broker in Mideast, US has to "reverse optics" in relationship with Jewish state.
The Senate Armed Services Committee has postponed a panel vote that was expected to take place Thursday on the nomination of Chuck Hagel.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will testify before the Senate on Benghazi attack, in a move that may lift one obstacle to Hagel confirmation
Hagel writes to Senate: There is time and space for diplomacy with Iran, but the window is closing.
Hagel made staggering accusations against Israel in 2003, alleging that the Jewish state is keeping “Palestinians caged up like animals.”
Sen. Graham said he'll block Hagel’s confirmation hearings until outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies on Benghazi attacks.
The Emergency Committee for Israel placed a full-page ad in the New York Times publicly impugning the nomination of Chuck Hagel.
In an effort to temper concerns of pro-Israel lawmakers in Washington, Chuck Hagel has backtracked on controversial Israel, Iran remarks.
Knesset Speaker says Israel is worried about Hagel "because of his statements in the past and his stance toward Israel."
Chuck Hagel dismisses allegations that he is against Israel, saying critics have "completely distorted" his record.
Chuck Hagel would be "the most antagonistic Secretary of Defense toward Israel", says Sen. Lindsey Graham.
President Obama defended former Sen. Chuck Hagel's record on Sunday, rebuffing attacks on the potential nominee for defense secretary.
Hagel’s record of being soft on Iran is making him a more doubtful choice for Secretary of Defense. Obama shopping around for others.
Sen. Lieberman joined in the chorus of opposition to potential appointment of former Sen. Hagel as Secretary of Defense.
RJC said appointment of former Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense would be a "slap in the face" to all pro-Israel Americans.