National Security

Defense committee votes to let McMaster keep rank

By Jacqueline Klimas
Published March 7, 2017 5:36pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Defense committee votes to let McMaster keep rank
McMaster does not require confirmation by the Senate to serve as national security adviser, but does need a vote to keep his three-star rank. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) | Susan Walsh

The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed national security adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster’s reappointment to his rank in a closed-door executive meeting.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Congress H.R. McMaster Jacqueline Klimas Minusextra Senate Armed Services Committee Videos