Senate Confirms New Under Secretary of Defense

The Senate has confirmed Emil Michael from Florida to be the new Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. This position is important because it involves overseeing technology and innovation for the military.

Republicans were the main supporters of this nomination and voted in favor of Emil Michael. Their approval played a big role in the outcome of the vote, which ended with 54 senators supporting his nomination while 43 opposed it.

The confirmation means that Emil Michael will take on his new job, where he will help guide research and engineering efforts that are essential for national defense.