Amid a violent crisis in Israel and Palestine, Alabama football coach turned US Senator Tommy Tuberville will continue his monthslong blockade against the promotion of hundreds of American military officials in protest of Pentagon policy to reimburse service members’ travel expenses for abortion care.
The Republican senator has single-handedly blocked the promotion of hundreds of military officials since March, potentially leaving the US and its allies and other nations vulnerable without leadership, according to warnings from senior military officials, elected leaders and the White House.