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Posted 9/7/2023, 9:00:00 AM

Biden admin blasts 'dangerous' Tuberville military nomination holds but blocks alternate path forward

Biden admin accuses Tuberville of putting security "at risk" with military nomination holds but blocks alternate path.
Tuberville refuses to relent on holds until Pentagon reverses abortion funding policy change.
Military branches won't say why they haven't asked Senate to take up stalled nominations individually.
Tuberville says Dems want "as many abortions as possible" for federal employees outside state laws.
Tuberville Holds are only way as minority member to stop Dem policies, will only release if policy reverted.

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8/14/2023

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blasts GOP senator's blockade of military promotions as 'unnecessary' and 'unsafe'

Main Topic: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin criticizes Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions. Key Points: 1. Austin calls Tuberville's hold on military promotions "unprecedented" and a threat to national security. 2. Austin emphasizes the negative impact of the hold on military readiness and the lives of military families. 3. Tuberville defends his actions, citing objections to a Defense Department policy on abortion and seeks a vote on a bill to codify the policy into law.

9/6/2023

US military leaders say Tuberville is aiding US adversaries with hold on military nominations

Three US military service secretaries have criticized Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville for his ongoing hold on senior military nominations, accusing him of aiding communist and autocratic regimes and damaging national security.

9/5/2023

Secretary of Navy: Tuberville ‘aiding and abetting communists’ with military blockade

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade of senior military promotions has been criticized by military leaders, who accuse him of "aiding and abetting communists" and warn of negative impacts on combat readiness and the perception of the United States by potential adversaries.

9/6/2023

Watch: Why Avlon says Tuberville is risking America's military readiness

CNN's senior political analyst John Avlon criticizes Sen. Tommy Tuberville's decision to hold on to approximately 300 military nominations, deeming it a risk to national security and America's readiness.

9/6/2023

Republican Cowardice Is Creating a Mess for the U.S. Military

Senator Tommy Tuberville, a first-term Republican from Alabama, has single-handedly put a hold on the promotions and nominations of senior U.S. military officers for the past seven months, causing significant disruptions and undermining national security, all in an effort to oppose the Defense Department's policy of paying for female military personnel to travel across state lines for legal abortions.

9/10/2023

McCaul Rebukes Tuberville for 'Paralyzing' Pentagon with Military Nomination Blockade

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul criticizes Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockage of military nominations, stating that it is paralyzing the Department of Defense and hindering military readiness.

9/10/2023

McCaul Criticizes Tuberville for Holding Up Military Nominations Over Abortion Policy

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is being criticized for attempting to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up military nominations and promotions, which is seen as paralyzing the Department of Defense and posing a national security issue.

9/14/2023

Pence Praises Senator for Blocking Military Nominations Over Abortion Policy

Former Vice President Mike Pence commends Senator Tommy Tuberville for blocking military appointments in response to the Pentagon's controversial abortion policy, stating that the Pentagon should stand down and that he will remove "woke business" from the military if elected President.

9/20/2023

GOP Senators Seek Vote on Stalled Marine Nominee, Risk Clash With Schumer

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville and fellow GOP senators may force a procedural vote on the Marine Corps commandant nominee in a breach of Senate protocol to break the Senate's gridlock on stalled military nominees and shift the blame onto Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

9/22/2023

Tuberville Hold on Military Promotions Remains Despite Approvals, Hundreds Still Uncertain

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions has led to the Senate approving only three out of over 300 nominations, leaving the future of many top defense officials uncertain.

9/22/2023

Tuberville Stalls Hundreds of Military Promotions Over 'Woke' Policies, Drawing Scrutiny

Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, is celebrating his success in blocking hundreds of military promotions and vows to continue until the Pentagon changes its abortion policy, drawing criticism from Democrats and military organizations.

9/29/2023

Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions, Claims Military Not Equal Opportunity Employer

White House National Security adviser John Kirby criticized Senator Tommy Tuberville for his comments disparaging equal opportunity in the military, stating that Tuberville is "just flat out wrong."

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Posted 9/7/2023, 9:00:00 AM

Biden admin blasts 'dangerous' Tuberville military nomination holds but blocks alternate path forward

Biden admin accuses Tuberville of putting security "at risk" with military nomination holds but blocks alternate path.
Tuberville refuses to relent on holds until Pentagon reverses abortion funding policy change.
Military branches won't say why they haven't asked Senate to take up stalled nominations individually.
Tuberville says Dems want "as many abortions as possible" for federal employees outside state laws.
Tuberville Holds are only way as minority member to stop Dem policies, will only release if policy reverted.

foxnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/14/2023

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blasts GOP senator's blockade of military promotions as 'unnecessary' and 'unsafe'

9/6/2023

US military leaders say Tuberville is aiding US adversaries with hold on military nominations

9/5/2023

Secretary of Navy: Tuberville ‘aiding and abetting communists’ with military blockade

9/6/2023

Watch: Why Avlon says Tuberville is risking America's military readiness

9/6/2023

Republican Cowardice Is Creating a Mess for the U.S. Military

9/10/2023

McCaul Rebukes Tuberville for 'Paralyzing' Pentagon with Military Nomination Blockade

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul criticizes Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockage of military nominations, stating that it is paralyzing the Department of Defense and hindering military readiness.

9/10/2023

McCaul Criticizes Tuberville for Holding Up Military Nominations Over Abortion Policy

9/14/2023

Pence Praises Senator for Blocking Military Nominations Over Abortion Policy

9/20/2023

GOP Senators Seek Vote on Stalled Marine Nominee, Risk Clash With Schumer

9/22/2023

Tuberville Hold on Military Promotions Remains Despite Approvals, Hundreds Still Uncertain

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions has led to the Senate approving only three out of over 300 nominations, leaving the future of many top defense officials uncertain.

9/22/2023

Tuberville Stalls Hundreds of Military Promotions Over 'Woke' Policies, Drawing Scrutiny

9/29/2023

Tuberville Blocks Military Promotions, Claims Military Not Equal Opportunity Employer

White House National Security adviser John Kirby criticized Senator Tommy Tuberville for his comments disparaging equal opportunity in the military, stating that Tuberville is "just flat out wrong."