Senator Tuberville Relents on Military Holds, Easing National Security Concerns

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has ended his 10-month blockade on military promotions, which was in protest of a Pentagon policy on abortion. The blockade prevented over 400 military jobs from being filled. Tuberville will lift holds on promotions for nominees three-stars and below, but four-star nominees still require individual votes on the Senate floor. Tuberville stated that he has no regrets about his protest and hopes to see the Pentagon abortion policy rescinded by Republicans in the House. President Joe Biden criticized Tuberville's actions, calling them pointless and harmful to servicemembers and military families. Republican colleagues had urged Tuberville to end the blockade, and Senate leaders from both parties condemned his actions.