Latest "tommy tuberville" stories

Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees

After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.

By Bryant Harris

4 days ago

Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal

The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson

5 days ago

Will Dems change Senate rules to push ahead military nominations?

Efforts to force Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville to end confirmation blockade have yet to yield results.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiatives

Congress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.

By Bryant Harris and Noah Robertson

6 days ago

Senate Republicans now blame Democrats for military leadership gaps

Some lawmakers want individual votes on high-ranking military posts to ensure that the leadership gaps don't get worse.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

Value of Ukraine F-16s won’t be immediate, says US Air Force general

Gen. Allvin said at his confirmation hearing that F-16s for Ukraine would become useful for the country after their integration with the broader force.

By Bryant Harris

13 days ago

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