"Tammy Duckworth vs. Tommy Tuberville: The Battle Over Military Promotions"

Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized Senator Tommy Tuberville for his hold on over 270 military promotions, calling it a threat to national security. Tuberville's blockade, which has been ongoing for months, is in response to the Pentagon's policy of paying for service members to travel for abortions. This has left the Marine Corps without a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in 100 years, and if the blockade continues, it could affect the leaders of the Army, Navy, and the Joint Chiefs nominee. Duckworth and other Democrats argue that this jeopardizes national security and allows foreign adversaries to see how one person can halt military careers and prevent vital positions from being filled. Tuberville has declined multiple options for a vote, while Senator Dan Sullivan defended Tuberville's right to place holds on nominees based on policy importance.