Schumer Pushes Military Nominations Forward Despite Tuberville's Abortion Objections

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer moved forward with 3 military nominations despite Sen. Tommy Tuberville's months-long hold on them.

Schumer's decision comes after Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized Sunday. Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl is serving as interim acting head.

Tuberville has held up nominations over objections to the Pentagon reimbursing service members for out-of-state abortions.

Schumer urged Tuberville to drop his holds, saying military preparedness and families suffer due to the delays.

Schumer and some senators are looking to use a procedural tactic to defeat Tuberville's blockade of nominations.