What Happened
Key Nominees Approved For Defense Budget, Space Force Roles
The Senate has confirmed three key nominees for the Pentagon, including Jules Hurst as comptroller, Erich Hernandez-Baquero as Air Force assistant secretary for space acquisition, and Roger Mason as NRO chief. Hurst will oversee defense budgets and spend plans, while Hernandez-Baquero will manage Space Force acquisition programs. Mason will lead the spy satellite agency, replacing Chris Scolese. The confirmations were reported by Breaking Defense.