Makena Kelly

Political reporter, The Verge

Political reporter at The Verge

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Some senators are delaying the confirmation of key government positions, including in the Defense Department.

Tuberville hamstrings DOD nominees, defends white nationalism

Some senators are delaying the confirmation of key government positions, including in the Defense Department.

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