Biden Renominates Chollet for Pentagon Post Despite GOP Pushback Over Afghanistan, Abortion Policies
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Derek Chollet will be renominated by Biden for Pentagon policy chief despite facing GOP resistance over Afghanistan withdrawal and abortion policies.
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Republicans like Ernst and Sullivan plan to obstruct Chollet's nomination over objections to Pentagon's abortion travel reimbursement policy.
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Chollet faced tense questioning from GOP senators during initial hearing over his role in Afghanistan evacuation.
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Nominees Ronald Keohane and Melissa Dalton also face uphill confirmation battles due to holds and objections over military personnel policies.
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Dalton could face questions from GOP senators over lack of transparency with Congress on border wall construction materials.