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- The Senate is unlikely to confirm Pentagon officials before the end of 2026.
- The White House nominated acting Navy secretary Hung Cao for the post.
- Cao’s confirmation needs a waiver of the seven-year post-service rule, requiring 60 votes.
- Democratic senators will not consider the waiver until Cao testifies on comments and the Iran war.
- The Army chief of staff role has been vacant since April 2 after Gen. Randy George’s removal.
