Tuberville sticks with block on key military nominees after Hamas attack on Israel: ANALYSIS
Multiple military officials with postings in the Middle East are currently languishing on the Senate floor amid Tommy Tuberville's ongoing blockade of Pentagon nominees The Hamas terror attack in Israel has drawn attention in the U.S. to the speakership fight in the House, with some lawmakers noting how that may stall congressional efforts to send aid as Israel responds. But there's another form of paralysis on Capitol Hill, on the other side of the building. Multiple military officials with postings in the Middle East are currently languishing on the Senate floor amid Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville's ongoing blockade of hundreds of Pentagon promotions. Tuberville has been stopping all military confirmations since February over a Pentagon policy that reimburses service members for out-of-state travel to access abortions, which he opposes. A spokesperson for Tuberville told ABC News on Monday that the senator intends to keep his hold in place. The crisis in Israel has...