US Senate circumvents Tuberville holds and confirms new Air Force head first female on Joint Chiefs

WASHINGTON — (AP) — The U.S. Senate, circumventing holds by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, on Thursday confirmed the nominations of two senior military leaders, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Adm. Lisa Franchetti was confirmed by a vote of 95-1 to lead the Navy, making…Read More