How Can You Ensure DoD JAG Officers Will Not Face ‘Political Pressure?’ During Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) questioned Earl G. Matthews, the ...

Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY ... and other critical services for seniors. She’s also continuing her work on the Senate Armed Services Committee, focusing on national defense and military priorities.

The vote caps an unusual nomination process that began with the abrupt dismissal of Caine’s predecessor several weeks ago.

The Committee on Armed Services is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nation's military, including the Department of Defense, military research and ...