Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing
Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience.
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Sen. Katie Britt to Defense Sec. Austin: Space Command belongs in Huntsville
President Biden is preparing to reverse the Air Force’s decision to name Redstone Arsenal as the home of Space Command.
May 17, 2023
Defense Secretary: Tuberville’s blockade damaging U.S. military
Tuberville is blocking approximately 160 military promotions because he's unhappy with a military policy related to abortions.
Mike Rogers mourns the passing of Donald Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld was 88. He served as secretary of defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Gerald Ford.
Auburn alumnus, trustee confirmed as nation’s next secretary of defense
Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible achievement, and thank you for your continued service to protect our country. See the full story here.
Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary
Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense.
Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary
The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense.
Tuberville “excited” to support Ted Cruz’s call for an electoral commission
Despite growing Republican support, it remains inevitable that the objection to the election results will be dismissed.
Mobile native, Auburn grad selected to be next secretary of defense
Austin would become the first Black person to lead the Pentagon if he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Byrne opposes Trump plan to use U.S. military to stop unrest
President Donald Trump said he would deploy active-duty American armed forces to stop unrest in major American cities if governors fail to use the National Guard. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that he opposed the president’s plan. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, has been a staunch Trump supporter in the House of Representatives, … Continued