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U.S. Senator Tuberville speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Politics Dec 05

WATCH: Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s ending his blockade of most military nominations

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Politics Dec 05

Pentagon Spokesman Brig. Gen. Ryder Holds Thursday's Media Briefing
WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Senate approves hundreds of military promotions

The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Politics Nov 14

U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Cyber Command examine in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal y...
Senate panel moves toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations

The Senate Rules Committee voted to approve a resolution that would allow the Senate to confirm groups of the military nominees at once, tweaking the rules through next year to allow votes that normally require consent from all 100 senators.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Nov 02

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S., August 15, 2023. Photo by Kevin Wurm/REUTERS
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Tensions flare in Congress over Israel aid and Tuberville’s block on military promotions

New House Speaker Mike Johnson passed $14 billion in aid to Israel on Thursday, but the bill faces problems ahead. And Senate Republicans took on one of their own over top military promotions. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol…

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

Politics Nov 02

Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti, U.S. Navy, testifies during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be Chief of Naval Operations, in Dirksen Building on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Photo by Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

Franchetti's historic confirmation as the chief of naval operations comes as Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Nov 01

Democrats try new workaround to sidestep Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

Senate Democrats are trying a new workaround to confirm hundreds of military officers blocked by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

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Sep 20

Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Tara Copp, Associated Press

Brown's confirmation on a 83-11 vote, months after President Joe Biden nominated him for the post, comes as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on hundreds of nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Pentagon's abortion policy.

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Sep 12

WATCH: Senate considers Air Force chief of staff nomination amid military promotions blockade

By Associated Press

On Monday, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee slammed Tuberville for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.

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Sep 05

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as officials criticize hold up of military promotions

By Kenichi Serino

The top civilian leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force spoke out Monday against the holding up of military promotions by Sen. Tommy Tuberville in an opinion article.

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Jul 15

What Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions means for the Pentagon

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Here's what to know about the clash.

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