"Senate Republicans Clash Over Tuberville's Military Freeze and Promotions"

Senate Republicans, including Sens. Dan Sullivan, Joni Ernst, Todd C. Young, and Lindsey Graham, confronted Sen. Tommy Tuberville over his hold on President Biden's military nominees, urging him to lift the hold for the sake of national security. Tuberville's hold stems from his opposition to the Pentagon's travel policy for troops seeking an abortion. The confrontation lasted nearly five hours, with Tuberville blocking each proposed nominee. Some Republicans have suggested Tuberville focus on Biden's political appointments instead. The impasse has stalled hundreds of senior military advancements since February, affecting about three-quarters of the generals and admirals in the Defense Department. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supports temporarily changing Senate rules to bypass Tuberville's blockade, but it remains uncertain if there is enough GOP support for the proposal.