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  

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 Democrats in the US Senate moved on Wednesday to confirm three generals to three posts on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defying the freeze that Republican Sen Tommy Tuberville has put on military promotions. Mr Tuberville’s objections to the promotions stem from his desire to protest a Department of Defense policy allowing service members and their families to be reimbursed if they are required to travel to seek abortion care due to state laws prohibiting the practice in some areas. “This particular move, while good for those three officers, and certainly good for two of the branches of the armed services and the Joint Staff and, and for Secretary Austin to have a Senate-confirmed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs here before General Milley retires, it doesn't fix the problem or provide a path forward for the 316 other general and flag officers that are held up by this ridiculous hold,” said John Kirby, spokesman for the national security council. “The Senate will overwhelmingly vote to confirm them, and these three honorable men will finally be able to assume their positions,” Mr Schumer said Wednesday in a Senate floor address.

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'We've planned that': Tuberville spills on plot to confirm Gaetz before Trump is sworn in
4 months ago

'We've planned that': Tuberville spills on plot to confirm Gaetz before Trump is sworn in

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville revealed this week that Republican senators had developed a plan to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's nominations, including former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, before the new president is sworn in. During a Wednesday interview on Real America's Voice, Tuberville vowed to overcome the objections of Democrats despite sexual misconduct allegations against Gaetz and Defense Secretary nominee …

Senator Tommy Tuberville blocks promotion of top military commander over defense secretary’s secret hospitalization
6 months, 1 week 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 …

'No regrets': Tuberville refuses to end promotion block on 4-star generals
1 year, 3 months ago

'No regrets': Tuberville refuses to end promotion block on 4-star generals

Raw Story  

Senator Tommy Tuberville, facing mounting pressure from Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as well as his fellow Republican colleagues, on Tuesday announced he is releasing his near-10-month blockade of more than 450 top U.S. Military officers whose promotions must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. “But other than that, it’s over.” The Alabama Republican Senator told Punchbowl News’ Andrew …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. 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 …

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 …

GOP senator rebuked by Fox News reporter for 'insulting' comments on Marines
1 year, 4 months ago

GOP senator rebuked by Fox News reporter for 'insulting' comments on Marines

Raw Story  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville drew a rebuke from Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin on Friday over comments he made earlier in the week comparing the duties of a Marine Commandant to his past duties as a college football coach. The comments in question came when Tuberville was asked about the fact that his hold on all military promotions …

Republicans are furious at Tommy Tuberville. He’s not backing down
1 year, 4 months ago

Republicans are furious at Tommy Tuberville. He’s not backing down

The Independent  

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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, 4 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 …

Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator’s objection blocks other military nominations
1 year, 6 months ago

Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator’s objection blocks other military nominations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers. Democrats are still trying to maneuver around holds placed on more than 300 nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. In an …

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 confirms Army, Marines chiefs as senator’s objection blocks other military nominations
1 year, 6 months ago

Senate confirms Army, Marines chiefs as senator’s objection blocks other military nominations

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s nomination for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be chief of naval operations on Sept. 14 on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after months-long delays and as a Republican senator is still …

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 …

Gen. C.Q. Brown confirmed as top military officer despite Tuberville's roadblock
1 year, 6 months ago

Gen. C.Q. Brown confirmed as top military officer despite Tuberville's roadblock

NPR  

Brown confirmed as top military officer despite Tuberville's roadblock Enlarge this image toggle caption Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Air Force Gen. C.Q. His latest mission — and one of his more challenging ones — was winning Senate confirmation as chairman of the Joint Chiefs despite the efforts of Alabama Republican …

Military officers speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions
1 year, 6 months ago

Military officers speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions

LA Times  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville questions Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her nomination for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be chief of naval operations. In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a …

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions
1 year, 6 months ago

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville’s holds on promotions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray. “We’re on the fringe of losing a generation of champions,” Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, the head Air Combat Command, told reporters this week at a defense conference …

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions
1 year, 6 months ago

Military officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions

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 In the months since a …

Tuberville refuses responsibility but says he’s blocking 300 military promotions because ‘we’re not a communist country’
1 year, 6 months ago

Tuberville refuses responsibility but says he’s blocking 300 military promotions because ‘we’re not a communist country’

Raw Story  

Senator Tommy Tuberville's list of blocked military promotions has now reached over 300, he's being rebuked by Democrats and Republicans alike, including GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and now he's refusing to take responsibility for the blockade while insisting he's put the hold on hundreds of officers because "we're not a communist country." He told Bloomberg News each military …

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  

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 Democrats are continuing to seethe about a hold placed on …

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.” …

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

House committee chairman says Tuberville ‘paralyzing’ Pentagon by blocking promotions

LA Times  

Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul speaks on Capitol Hill on Aug. 29 in Washington. McCaul said on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville “is paralyzing the Department of Defense.” The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is slamming a fellow Republican in the Senate for waging an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon …

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 …

Tuberville's hold on military promotions may put 650 officers in limbo by year's end
1 year, 6 months ago

Tuberville's hold on military promotions may put 650 officers in limbo by year's end

NPR  

Tuberville's hold on military promotions may put 650 officers in limbo by year's end Enlarge this image toggle caption Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP The Pentagon says there are 301 generals and admirals whose nominations have been placed in limbo because of an indefinite "hold" by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, who wants the military to change …

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

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 …

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 …

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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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 …

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 …

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