GOP Frustration Mounts as Tuberville Blocks Hundreds of Military Nominees

GOP senators are increasingly frustrated with Sen. Tuberville's hold on hundreds of military nominees, which was highlighted by the Marine Corps commandant's medical emergency.

Tuberville initiated the hold in February to protest the Pentagon's abortion travel policy, and has blocked 375 military officers from being confirmed.

Senate Democrats plan to force a vote in weeks on temporarily changing rules to bypass Tuberville's blockade and confirm nominees in batches.

Tuberville rebuffed GOP senators who urged him to lift his hold for national security reasons and allow individual promotions.

The impasse leaves top military commands unfilled amid conflicts in the Middle East, though senators may vote to confirm caretakers for some key posts.