Senate Confirms Stephen Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense
March 14, 2025
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The Frame
This appointment places a new official in the second-highest civilian leadership position within the Department of Defense, responsible for overseeing the agency's daily operations and policy implementation.
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Stephen Feinberg
He assumes the role of Deputy Secretary of Defense.
Department of Defense
The agency gains a new official in its second-highest civilian leadership position.
Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.
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Summary
Why It Matters
This appointment places a new official in the second-highest civilian leadership position within the Department of Defense, responsible for overseeing the agency's daily operations and policy implementation.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Stephen Feinberg as the Deputy Secretary of Defense on March 14, 2025.
- Stephen Feinberg is a resident of New York.
- The confirmation was recorded in the Congressional Record, Volume 171, Issue 49.
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Leadership Change at DoD
The confirmation marks a change in the second-highest civilian leadership position at the Department of Defense.
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