Senate Confirms General's Promotion After Republican Senator Lifts Hold
Briefly

General Christopher T. Donahue, who oversaw the final U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, has been promoted to four-star general, succeeding despite political holds against him.
Senator Markwayne Mullin's hold on General Donahue's promotion reflects ongoing tensions regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a topic he has criticized amidst changing administrations.
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