Tuberville's Hold on Military Nominees Raises Stakes for Senate
Alabama Senator's Unprecedented Campaign Draws Criticism
In an unprecedented move, Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has been holding up hundreds of military nominees, drawing criticism from members of his own party. The Republican senator has repeatedly tried to change Pentagon abortion policy, but his efforts have been unsuccessful. As a result, a major branch of the US military does not have a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in more than a century.
Top Defense Officials Express Concern
Top defense officials have accused Tuberville of jeopardizing America's national security with his hold on military nominations. They argue that the lack of Senate-confirmed leaders in key positions could affect the military's readiness and response to potential threats.
Senate Circumvents Tuberville's Hold
On Thursday, the Senate circumvented Tuberville's hold and confirmed Franchetti to lead the Navy. Franchetti is the first woman to be a Pentagon service chief. However, the impasse created by Tuberville's hold on military nominations continues to raise the stakes of the Senate's final week in session. Lawmakers are working to confirm as many nominees as possible before the end of the year.
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