The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in history, as a Republican senator continues to block military nominations.

Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday gave up command on Monday. The Navy, Army and Marine Corps are now all without a confirmed leader.

    • WtfEvenIsExistence3️@reddthat.comEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Well, elections can cost a lot of money if it happens too frequently.

      But at least we don’t have to deal with election campaign ads all the time, since election dates are unpredictable.

      • Clocksstriking13@lemm.ee
        3·
        1 year ago

        Some places with things like snap elections also have limits on campaign lengths and how much money can be used in an election.

      • GivingEuropeASpook@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        us Elections cost lots of money anyways because of superPACs and how long one cycle is (campaigning starts YEARS early).