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 officer's promotion takes two hours of voting by the Senate, which could take them up individually despite his block. The Alabama Reflector notes, "voting on the 319 nominees would take hundreds of hours of floor time just as Congress must pass numerous bills to avert a government shutdown and lapses in federal programs before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. “Any attempt to blame the vacancies of these confirmed positions on Sen. Schumer is embarrassing,” Sen. Tim Kaine said, according to the Reflector. Last month NPR reported if Tuberville does not release his holds 650 military officers' promotions may be "in limbo" by year's end.

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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 …

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, 3 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 …

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 …

Tommy Tuberville's blockade shows the Senate's rules need to change.
1 year, 4 months ago

Tommy Tuberville's blockade shows the Senate's rules need to change.

Slate  

Even as the U.S. military faces threats in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Tommy Tuberville—a first-term Republican senator and former football coach without a whit of political experience, and maybe a half-whit of knowledge—is single-handedly blocking the promotion of 367 generals and admirals. Tuberville has carried on his crusade, despite urgings and protests from the Senate’s GOP leadership, the …

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 …

Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor
1 year, 4 months ago

Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers Wednesday evening, taking over the Senate floor for more than four hours to call for individual confirmation votes after a monthslong stalemate. If the standoff continues and officers leave the military, he said, Tuberville’s blockade will be remembered as a “national security suicide …

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 …

'Desperate threat': Top Dems say Tuberville could be behind Marine leader's health scare
1 year, 4 months ago

'Desperate threat': Top Dems say Tuberville could be behind Marine leader's health scare

Raw Story  

After Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith suffered landed in the hospital Sunday following "an apparent heart attack," Senate Armed Services Chair Jack Reed alleged U.S. Per the report, he added that "Smith's medical emergency underscored, 'the fallacy and the danger' of Tuberville’s tactic of delaying top military nominees from being confirmed." Senate Armed Services member Richard Blumenthal, according to Politico, …

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 is set to confirm 3 military nominees but GOP senator still blocking hundreds of others
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

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 Begin To Speak Out On Harm Done By Sen. Tuberville's Holds On Promotions
1 year, 6 months ago

Military Officers Begin To Speak Out On Harm Done By Sen. Tuberville's Holds On Promotions

Huff Post  

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., 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, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. “We’re on the fringe of losing a generation of champions,” Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, the head Air …

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 …

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 …

Nicolle Wallace Floored By Tommy Tuberville's Latest 'Profound, Embarrassing Ignorance'
1 year, 6 months ago

Nicolle Wallace Floored By Tommy Tuberville's Latest 'Profound, Embarrassing Ignorance'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace appeared visibly shocked by what she described as the latest display of ignorance from Sen. Tommy Tuberville as he continues to block military promotions in the Senate in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policies. Tuberville told reporters on Tuesday that he was sure that Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley would remain in …

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  

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 Alabama football coach turned Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville has …

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 …

‘I don’t care’: Tommy Tuberville digs in on blockade of hundreds of military promotions
1 year, 7 months ago

‘I don’t care’: Tommy Tuberville digs in on blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Raw Story  

Senator Tommy Tuberville is now expanding his claims to support his eight-month long blockade on more than 300 military promotions, saying he does not care if anyone in America’s Armed Forces gets promoted. So I think we’re a little overloaded to begin with.” On Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Tuberville’s “sweeping hold is undermining America’s military readiness.” He also …

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

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 …

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 …

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, 8 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 …

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