"Senate Overcomes Tuberville Blockade to Confirm Senior Military Officers"

The Senate confirmed three senior military officers, including the first woman to lead the Navy, in an effort to bypass Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade on President Biden's nominees. Tuberville's blockade was imposed to gain leverage in a fight over the Pentagon's travel policy for troops seeking abortions. The confirmation votes came amid mounting frustration among fellow Republicans at Tuberville's tactics, with concerns raised about the impact on military readiness. Tuberville's hold has affected over 370 military officers, and the Senate can bypass the hold by voting on officers individually. The Pentagon estimates that by the end of the year, about three-quarters of the generals and admirals in the Defense Department will be affected if there is no resolution.