Mitch McConnell Joins With Dems To Oppose Senior ‘America First’ Defense Nominee’s Confirmation Bid
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
The Senate voted largely along party lines to approve Elbridge Colby’s nomination to serve as the Pentagon’s under secretary for policy Tuesday afternoon. Senators voted 54 to 45 to confirm Colby with former Senate…
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