Biden makes pick for new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman — but Senate confirmation could be tricky

WASHINGTON — President Biden is expected to nominate top Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown to become the second-ever black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to US officials familiar with the matter — but Senate confirmation could be tricky.

If the 61-year-old Brown is confirmed, he would replace the current Joint Chiefs boss, Army Gen. Mark Milley — who has held the post since October 2019 and is retiring after a 43-year military career. ---More...