Senate Successfully Confirms Top Military Brass, Resolving Tuberville's Nomination Battle

The Senate swiftly confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers, including four-star generals, ending a months-long blockade by Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Tuberville had been protesting the Defense Department's policy on abortion, which allows travel reimbursement for service members seeking reproductive care out of state. The confirmations were seen as a relief, as the blockade had left key positions unfilled and raised concerns about national security and the well-being of military families.