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Elbridge Colby Confirmed as Defense Policy Under Secretary

4/8/2025

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Elbridge Colby has officially stepped into the role of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, securing a narrow 54-45 Senate vote. His confirmation faced scrutiny due to his stances on Iran and Ukraine, with only Sen. Mitch McConnell breaking ranks among Republicans. Colby, who played a key role in the 2018 National Defense Strategy, will now work under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Elbridge Colby has officially stepped into the role of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, securing a narrow 54-45 Senate vote. His confirmation faced scrutiny due to his stances on Iran and Ukraine, with only Sen. Mitch McConnell breaking ranks among Republicans. Colby, who played a key role in the 2018 National Defense Strategy, will now work under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.