McConnell opposes Alabama Republican's blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy
1 year, 10 months ago

McConnell opposes Alabama Republican's blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he won’t support a fellow GOP senator’s blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who have said that the holdup is harming national security. The glut of vacancies would break down the department’s normal flow of leadership and breed uncertainty and confusion, he said, risking operations in “every theater, every domain, and every service.” At a hearing earlier this year, Austin defended the abortion policy by saying that tens of thousands of women in the military live and work in locations that don’t have regular reproductive health care. “Secretary Austin thought abortion is more important than his highest-level military nominations,” he said late last month, after Democrats tried to call up the nominations on the Senate floor. Schumer said on the Senate floor Wednesday that Republicans are willing to jeopardize U.S. “standing abroad, the livelihood of service members, and our military readiness” over the issue of abortion access.

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Senator Tommy Tuberville blocks promotion of top military commander over defense secretary’s secret hospitalization
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Senator Tommy Tuberville blocks promotion of top military commander over defense secretary’s secret hospitalization

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican senator Tommy Tuberville is once again holding up the …

Senate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville
1 year, 3 months ago

Senate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers late Tuesday, ending a months-long blockade staged by a single Republican, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Without debate, the Senate swiftly confirmed the military officials, including four-star generals, whose promotions and family livelihoods had been held up by the GOP senator protesting the Defense Department’s policy on abortion. In a …

Tommy Tuberville: The Alabama senator who was punishing the military for being “too woke” has ended his cursed crusade.
55 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Tuberville: The Alabama senator who was punishing the military for being “too woke” has ended his cursed crusade.

Slate  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville dropped his hold on the promotion of more than 400 senior U.S. military officers for one reason only—to avoid abject humiliation, which was about to come his way if he didn’t relent. Tuberville said he would continue to block the swift approval of 11 officers who have been nominated for promotion to four-star general or admiral on …

'I can't win': Tuberville reveals why he gave up on his military blockade
1 year, 3 months ago

'I can't win': Tuberville reveals why he gave up on his military blockade

Raw Story  

After months of mounting pressure and frustration among both lawmakers and the military brass, Sen. Tommy Tuberville is finally ending his protest block on over 400 military appointments and promotions, letting them all be confirmed by voice vote. Speaking to CNN congressional reporter Manu Raju, Tuberville admitted he gave up because if he waited any longer, the nominations would have …

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer teed up the military confirmations for a vote just a few hours after Tuberville emerged from a closed-door lunch with fellow …

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville had been under pressure from both sides of the political aisle to end his blockade. The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer teed up the military …

Tuberville says he’ll end blockade of military nominees, clearing way for hundreds
1 year, 3 months ago

Tuberville says he’ll end blockade of military nominees, clearing way for hundreds

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday he’s “not going to hold the promotions of these people any longer.” Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced on Tuesday that he’s ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, following heavy criticism from many of his colleagues in the Senate and clearing the way for hundreds to be approved. Tuberville’s blockade of military promotions was over …

Tommy Tuberville: 'Admirals and generals' want me to keep blockading military promotions
1 year, 3 months ago

Tommy Tuberville: 'Admirals and generals' want me to keep blockading military promotions

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has no plans to let off his blockade of Senate approvals of military promotions following the Thanksgiving holidays, as his own party grows increasingly angry with him. it’s good to hear from people that are actually doing what they’re doing.” Tuberville has said his blockade, which has resulted in hundreds of key military posts going unfilled or …

Ted Cruz predicts GOP senator’s hold on military promotions will be over soon
1 year, 4 months ago

Ted Cruz predicts GOP senator’s hold on military promotions will be over soon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The pressure from Republicans against Senator Tommy Tuberville over his …

Tuberville blockade of military nominees could be evaded after move by U.S. Senate panel
1 year, 4 months ago

Tuberville blockade of military nominees could be evaded after move by U.S. Senate panel

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led Senate Committee on Rules and Administration approved a resolution meant to bypass Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of U.S. military nominees as he continues to protest a Pentagon abortion policy. The Rules Committee voted 9-7 along party lines to, in essence, temporarily change a Senate floor process to allow votes on large groups of …

Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations
1 year, 4 months ago

Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats pushed ahead Tuesday with a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominees, an attempt to maneuver around a blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville over a Pentagon abortion policy. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who criticized Tuberville’s holds before the committee vote, said he would oppose the Democratic resolution “at this …

Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments
1 year, 4 months ago

Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments

NPR  

Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all nominations since February — in protest of Pentagon abortion policy. Senator Tuberville had not listened to those that are running our military, and he's not listened to his own Republican colleagues. Klobuchar says Tuberville has blocked so many positions …

Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments
1 year, 4 months ago

Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments

NPR  

Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all nominations since February — in protest of Pentagon abortion policy. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: One man continues to hold up hundreds of military appointments, that's Senator Tommy Tuberville. Klobuchar says Tuberville has blocked so many positions - more than 370 …

Senate Republicans excoriate Tommy Tuberville over military blockade
1 year, 4 months ago

Senate Republicans excoriate Tommy Tuberville over military blockade

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Republicans forcefully criticised their Alabama colleague, former college football …

GOP Senators Blast Tommy Tuberville Over Blockade On Military Promotions
1 year, 4 months ago

GOP Senators Blast Tommy Tuberville Over Blockade On Military Promotions

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Republican frustration with Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s monthslong hold on over 300 military nominees boiled over on Wednesday when several of his GOP colleagues railed against his tactics. In an extraordinary debate on the Senate floor, Republican senators blasted Tuberville’s hold and sought to approve via voice vote promotions of uncontroversial senior military officials stalled because …

Tommy Tuberville's anti-abortion protest is causing outrage among Senate Republicans
1 year, 4 months ago

Tommy Tuberville's anti-abortion protest is causing outrage among Senate Republicans

NPR  

Tommy Tuberville's anti-abortion protest is causing outrage among Senate Republicans Senate Republicans have erupted in anger at Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has been blocking virtually all military promotions since February over his objection to an unrelated Pentagon abortion policy. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Last night, several of his fellow Republicans, including …

Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees as vacancies grow
1 year, 4 months ago

Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees as vacancies grow

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer says the chamber will consider a resolution to allow the quick confirmation of hundreds of officers. Senate Democrats are trying a new workaround to confirm hundreds of military officers blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, ten months after the Alabama Republican first said he would object to the nominations over a Pentagon abortion policy. Schumer …

Tuberville blockade on military nominees could be evaded by one small tweak
1 year, 5 months ago

Tuberville blockade on military nominees could be evaded by one small tweak

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats are mulling a strategy to bypass Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s months-long hold on hundreds of military promotions in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy that was authorized in the aftermath of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat who chairs the Senate Committee on Armed Services, is drafting a resolution …

CQ Brown finally confirmed to Senate after Tuberville blocked over military abortion policy
1 year, 6 months ago

CQ Brown finally confirmed to Senate after Tuberville blocked over military abortion policy

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In April, Mr Tuberville wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, accusing the …

Senate is set to confirm 3 military nominees but GOP senator still blocking hundreds of others
1 year, 6 months ago

Senate is set to confirm 3 military nominees but GOP senator still blocking hundreds of others

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., reversed course on Wednesday and moved to …

Democrats move to confirm three generals over Tuberville nominee freeze
1 year, 6 months ago

Democrats move to confirm three generals over Tuberville nominee freeze

The Independent  

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Why is football coach-turned-senator Tommy Tuberville blocking US military promotions – and what does it have to do with abortion?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is football coach-turned-senator Tommy Tuberville blocking US military promotions – and what does it have to do with abortion?

The Independent  

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Military and GOP officials blast Tommy Tuberville’s ‘corrosive’ and ‘paralyzing’ blockade
1 year, 6 months ago

Military and GOP officials blast Tommy Tuberville’s ‘corrosive’ and ‘paralyzing’ blockade

The Independent  

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House committee chairman says Sen. Tuberville is ‘paralyzing’ the Pentagon by blocking promotions
1 year, 6 months ago

House committee chairman says Sen. Tuberville is ‘paralyzing’ the Pentagon by blocking promotions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is “paralyzing the Department of Defense.” …

Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy
1 year, 6 months ago

Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top defense officials are accusing Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville of jeopardizing America’s national security with his hold on roughly 300 military promotions, raising the stakes in a clash over abortion policy that shows no signs of easing. Frustration mounting, the secretaries of the Navy, Air Force and Army wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post this week …

Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as Republican senator demands end to abortion policy
1 year, 6 months ago

Hundreds of military promotions are on hold as Republican senator demands end to abortion policy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Top defense officials are accusing …

Tommy Tuberville’s blockade on military promotions, explained
1 year, 6 months ago

Tommy Tuberville’s blockade on military promotions, explained

LA Times  

The U.S. military is one of few American institutions that still reliably receives bipartisan support in Congress. The hold In an effort to force the Pentagon to abandon its new policy, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has for six months repeatedly objected to Biden’s nominations to military leadership, temporarily blocking them from taking their new positions. In an extraordinary rebuke, the …

Some Alabama GOP voters are fed up with Tommy Tuberville's military promotion blockade
1 year, 8 months ago

Some Alabama GOP voters are fed up with Tommy Tuberville's military promotion blockade

Raw Story  

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has for months blocked hundreds of military appointments and promotions from being considered, in an attempt to try to force the Pentagon to drop a policy allowing paid leave for servicemembers who need to travel to states where they can legally obtain abortions. But as CNN reporter Lauren Fox found out, Alabama voters aren't all on …

Dems Blast Tommy Tuberville For Blocking Military Promotions
1 year, 8 months ago

Dems Blast Tommy Tuberville For Blocking Military Promotions

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats are blasting Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the Alabama Republican is single-handedly blocking hundreds of military promotions over a Pentagon abortion policy. It’s just got to stop.” National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is "making America less safe" by blocking military promotions. Tuberville’s blockade is “more than a political stunt,” Sen. Mazie Hirono …

Letters to the Editor: A Republican takes the military hostage over abortion. What a disgrace
1 year, 8 months ago

Letters to the Editor: A Republican takes the military hostage over abortion. What a disgrace

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on May 16. He has no business stalling senior military promotions, including putting a hold on the Senate confirmation of the Marine Corps commandant. To the editor: Tuberville has held up more than 250 routine top-level military promotions because of his opposition to the Pentagon’s abortion policies. Since he …

Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon
1 year, 8 months ago

Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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, forcing less experienced leaders into top jobs and raising concerns at the Pentagon about military readiness. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said that holding up the promotion of military leaders, most of …

Republican senator should drop his ‘irresponsible’ protest and OK military nominees, Biden says
1 year, 8 months ago

Republican senator should drop his ‘irresponsible’ protest and OK military nominees, Biden says

Associated Press  

HELSINKI — President Joe Biden on Thursday said it is “irresponsible” of a Republican senator from Alabama to block confirmation of military officers in protest of a Defense Department policy that pays for travel when a service member has to go out of state to get an abortion or reproductive care. “He’s jeopardizing U.S. security by what he’s doing,” Biden …

Republican senator should drop his ‘irresponsible’ protest and OK military nominees, Biden says
1 year, 8 months ago

Republican senator should drop his ‘irresponsible’ protest and OK military nominees, Biden says

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington. President Biden on Thursday said it is “irresponsible” of a Republican senator from Alabama to block confirmation of military officers in protest of a Defense Department policy that pays for travel when a service member has to go out of state …

Army chief nominee would boost recruiting, but Tuberville blockade leaves his confirmation uncertain
1 year, 8 months ago

Army chief nominee would boost recruiting, but Tuberville blockade leaves his confirmation uncertain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Army officer tapped to be the service’s next chief of staff outlined for senators on Wednesday his plan to fix what he described as the service’s top challenge — rebuilding recruiting — as it becomes clear the Army will again fall short of its enlistment goal. Gen. Randy George, the current vice chief of staff of the …

US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years – thanks to Republican Tommy Tuberville
1 year, 8 months ago

US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years – thanks to Republican Tommy Tuberville

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Marine Corps is without leadership for the first …

Nicolle Wallace lambasts Tuberville's 'hissy fit': The GOP 'can no longer claim' to be pro-military
1 year, 8 months ago

Nicolle Wallace lambasts Tuberville's 'hissy fit': The GOP 'can no longer claim' to be pro-military

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace lambasted her former party, which, until Donald Trump, she had dedicated her entire professional life to. "Thanks to that one guy, Alabama senator, Tommy Tuberville, and a month's long hissy fit, no such senate-approved replacement exists today," explained Wallace. Wallace described such a move as being like an airline ticket agent "suggesting you ride a bike from …

Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff
1 year, 8 months ago

Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff

Al Jazeera  

Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance. “I don’t support putting a hold on military nominations,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said in May, when asked about Tuberville’s stance. And they’re crucial for our military readiness.” In a May letter to Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, Austin called Tuberville’s hold on the confirmations …

Critics blast GOP senator over actions 'directly harming military readiness'
1 year, 8 months ago

Critics blast GOP senator over actions 'directly harming military readiness'

Raw Story  

Critics including military experts are blasting one Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, critics say, is “directly harming the military readiness and national security of the United States,” for refusing to release his hold on about 250 military promotions. Current Marine Corps Commandant David Berger is required to retire on Monday, but due to a hold on hundreds of military promotions …

Mitch McConnell slams Tommy Tuberville for military promotion standoff
1 year, 9 months ago

Mitch McConnell slams Tommy Tuberville for military promotion standoff

Raw Story  

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday slammed a GOP senate colleague who has single-handedly blocked military promotions. McConnell said he agrees with the politics behind Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on the promotions of some 250 senior officers, but assailed the Alabama Republican's tactics. McConnell’s comment follows a statement from President Joe Biden on Tuesday criticizing Tuberville over the military …

Proposal to end Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere
1 year, 9 months ago

Proposal to end Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere

The Independent  

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Proposal to end Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere
1 year, 9 months ago

Proposal to end Senate standoff over military promotions and abortion policy goes nowhere

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hopes were dashed Monday for an imminent end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A proposal to hold a Senate debate over Pentagon abortion policies as part of the annual defense …

McConnell opposes Alabama Republican’s blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy
1 year, 10 months ago

McConnell opposes Alabama Republican’s blockade of military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he won’t support a fellow GOP senator’s blockade of military nominees, backing Democrats and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who have said that the holdup is harming national security. “No, I don’t support putting a hold on military nominations,” McConnell told reporters, in response to a question about Tuberville’s blockade. The …

GOP's Tommy Tuberville singlehandedly blocks military promotions to protest abortion
1 year, 11 months ago

GOP's Tommy Tuberville singlehandedly blocks military promotions to protest abortion

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is single-handedly blocking a handful of military promotions to protest a Pentagon directive giving service members access to abortion services. It’s about taxpayer-funded abortions … If this was about a list of personnel, people actually doing the fighting, this might be different … If this had to do with winning a war, obviously I wouldn’t be doing …

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