.SenWarren will attempt to end SenTuberville’s blockade of military promotions this week, which he began over a dispute with the DeptofDefense's abortion policy. Tuberville has held up almost 200 defense nominations since March.
Warren’s challenge to end Tuberville’s hold, reported by Punchbowl News, comes as the Alabama senator has held up almost 200 defense nominations since March. It is unclear what exactly the Massachusetts senator plans to do in an effort to get the Alabama Republican to change course.
Warren also requested a"full accounting of which positions will go unfilled and the risks" posed by leaving them vacant. Austin sparred with Tuberville at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing late last month about the hold on nominations, telling the senator that his effort had serious national security ramifications.
Tuberville took up the effort to protest the Pentagon's policy of paying for the travel expenses of a service member or spouse who must go out of state for an abortion due to local laws. The rule was put into place in response to the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade last year. The Pentagon promotions that require Senate confirmation are typically approved in batches, usually without objection, to avoid a severely prolonged process. While Tuberville lacks the power permanently to block the nominees, he has been able to delay their confirmations significantly. Tuberville’s staff said he’d continue his effort until the Pentagon reverses its policy, sparking some concern for defense officials about the possible national security implications.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sen. Warren Once Again Calls For Supreme Court Expansion, Despite Recent Opposition, Including From DemocratsWarren pledged to launch an initiative with other progressives in congress for Supreme Court reform, though recent calls to expand the court have faced pushback.
Read more »
Sen. Warren Once Again Calls For Supreme Court Expansion, Despite Recent Opposition, Including From DemocratsWarren pledged to launch an initiative with other progressives in Congress for Supreme Court reform, though recent calls to expand the court have faced pushback.
Read more »
Anthony Scaramucci calls out Elizabeth Warren and 'sidekick' GenslerThe former White House communications director discussed Elizabeth Warren's role in financial services and banking, and Gary Gensler's ambitions as chair of the SEC.
Read more »
A look under the hoodie: Inside Sen. John Fetterman’s first week backThe Pennsylvania Democrat returned to the Hill after being hospitalized for weeks for depression. First big decision: Suit or hooded sweatshirt?
Read more »