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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Jul 13 Biden says Tuberville's protest blocking confirmation of military officers 'totally irresponsible' By Chris Megerian, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Biden says it is “irresponsible” for Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to block confirmation of military officers in protest of a Defense Department policy. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 5:55 Military leadership positions unfilled as GOP senator blocks nominees over abortion policy By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz For the first time in over a century, the U.S. Marine Corps will not have a permanent leader. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 9:42 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sen. Tuberville's racist rhetoric, Biden's pitch to voters NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including a Republican senator drawing fierce condemnation for racist rhetoric and President Biden gearing up for a… Continue watching
Nov 03 GOP's Tuberville defeats U.S. Sen. Jones, flips Alabama seat By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville has recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama. Continue reading