Republican Senator Tuberville Blocks Military Nominations Over Abortion Policy

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has continued his blockade of military promotions by preventing the approval of hundreds of nominations, citing his protest against the Defense Department's abortion policy. Tuberville's actions have faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats, who argue that he should target policy-related nominees instead of punishing deserving military members. The logjam has left key positions empty, harming national security and making recruitment and retention more difficult. Senate Democrats are working on a rules change to bypass Tuberville's blockade.