Senate Confirms President Trump’s New Nuclear Commander

A U.S. Air Force Minute Man III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test-launch. U.S. Air Force

President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the chief military officer in charge of the U.S. nuclear weapon stockpile was confirmed by the Senate.

The Senate confirmed Vice Adm. Charles Richard to be the head of the U.S. Strategic Command by unanimous consent on Thursday evening, according to The Hill.