Tuberville Blocks Hundreds of Military Promotions Over Abortion Policy, Putting U.S. Readiness at Risk

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking hundreds of military promotions to protest Pentagon policy on abortion access.
This is slowing confirmations as Israel faces conflict with Hamas, putting U.S. preparedness at risk.
Tuberville's blockade has been in place for months, stalling promotions for top Middle East commanders.
Democrats condemn Tuberville's tactic as a threat, but he refuses to lift the hold.
Options to override Tuberville include individual nomination votes or a rules change, but lack Senate support.