"Tuberville's Promotion Hold Sparks Outrage Among GOP Senators and Military Veterans"

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is blocking over 300 senior military promotions until the Pentagon rescinds a policy that allows troops access to abortions, despite only a small number of service members having used the program. Troops are hesitant to utilize the policy due to concerns about privacy and potential retaliation. The Pentagon has defended the policy, stating that access to reproductive care is non-negotiable. The controversy has caused turmoil within the Pentagon and Tuberville's own party, leaving military families in limbo and key positions on the Joint Staff filled by interim officers for the first time in history.