Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.
The White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.
The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses across the Pacific to deter China and counter its influence. The Philippines is key to that effort.