Biden Confirms Top Military Officers After Months-Long Senate Blockade Lifted
• Senate unanimously confirms 11 top military officers, ending months-long blockade by Sen. Tuberville • Tuberville was blocking nominations in protest of Pentagon policy on abortion access for service members • Promotions of hundreds of military personnel were held up, threatening national security • Tuberville faced pressure from all sides to stop his blockade before relenting • Confirmations viewed as "good news" by Senate leaders, ending "sad chapter"