Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Republican senator ends blockade of nominees

WASHINGTON — The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville had been under pressure from members of both sides of the political aisle to end his holds as senators complained … Read more