Marine Corps Commandant Hospitalized for Medical Emergency

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith has been hospitalized after a "medical emergency," with no further details about his health released. Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl is currently carrying out the duties of leader of the service while Smith is out. Smith's nomination was previously held up in the Senate by Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville, who opposes the Pentagon's policy of reimbursing service members for travel related to abortions. Tuberville's hold on military nominations has drawn bipartisan criticism.