In a dramatic overnight vote, the Senate confirmed Dan Caine as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This comes after Trump’s controversial dismissal of Gen. CQ Brown and raises questions about military leadership and political influence.
In a controversial move, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, NATO's only female military committee member, was fired by the Trump administration, reportedly over her support for diversity. This marks a significant shift in military leadership under the current administration.