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Biden calls out GOP senator’s ‘ridiculous’ block on military promotions: ‘It jeopardises US security’

As many as 650 top military positions could be vacant if Republican senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block approval of needed promotions and other nominations

The Independent UK

GOP tests new marketing for old racism

Tommy Tuberville can play coy, but history is clear: The GOP has long made white nationalism synonymous with racism

Salon

GOP senator says he can’t be racist because he’s a football coach – after white nationalist comments

Tommy Tuberville often prefers to be called ‘coach’ in the Senate hallways rather than Senator

The Independent UK

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Army chief nominee would boost recruiting, but Tuberville blockade leaves his confirmation uncertain

The Army officer tapped to be the service’s next chief of staff is outlining his plan to fix what he described as the service’s top challenge — rebuilding recruiting — as it becomes clear the Army will again fall short of its enlistment goal

The Independent UK

Not just the House: Senate GOP gone wild

Mitch McConnell may soon have a Freedom Caucus of his own to contend with

Salon

Alabama senator says white nationalists are racists after weeks of declining to say so

Alabama Sen_ Tommy Tuberville is backing off his defense of white nationalists, telling reporters in the Capitol that white nationalists “are racists.”

The Independent UK

"The View" takes down Tuberville

The Alabama senator said that "it's some people's opinion" that white nationalists are racist

Salon

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Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's hold

President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer is warning senators of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and describing how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare

The Independent UK

One senator's abortion protest leaves the Marine Corps without a permanent leader

The Marine Corps' highest-ranking officer position fell vacant on Monday thanks to a move from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who continues to block nominations to protest a Pentagon abortion policy.

WEKU

DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call

The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade.

Roll Call

GOP senator says calling white nationalists racist is an ‘opinion’

Chuck Schumer says ‘The senator from Alabama is wrong, wrong, wrong’

The Independent UK

Tuberville clings to "white nationalist"

“My opinions of a white nationalist, if somebody wants to call them white nationalist, is to me an American”

Salon

US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years thanks to GOP senator’s anti-abortion protest

Other stalled nominations expected to swell to 650 by end of year

The Independent UK

Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff

Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon’s abortion stance.

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US Marines without leader for first time in 150 years as Republican blocks nomination

Gen David Berger steps down as Alabama senator stages months-long blockade of successor to protest over abortion policies

The Independent UK

Republican's hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years

The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Bidenomics has been a boon for working class voters. Why don't they give him credit?

No one doubts that the fiscal buzzword of the moment is "Bidenomics." The question at hand is whether President Joe Biden will be able to wear it proudly as a badge, or his Republican adversaries will hang it around his neck like an albatross.

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Republicans help Biden by taking credit for his policy wins

Federal awards to states for expanding broadband access are out, and U.S. senators are rushing to brag about the money their states will receive, including those like Texas Republican John Cornyn and others who opposed the bipartisan infrastructure bill that contained the funding they’re now lauding.

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The Independent UK

Senator who once worked at a Planned Parenthood warns that Republicans are planning a national abortion ban

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota talks with Eric Garcia about the year since the Supreme Court overturned Dobbs, Republicans blocking military nominations because of abortion and the need to get rid of the filibuster

Chicago Tribune

With ‘Bidenomics,’ President Biden aims for middle-class voters as he discusses economy during Chicago address

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden sought to revitalize support for his reelection among middle-class voters before a Chicago audience Wednesday, branding his efforts at economic growth, job creation and inflation fighting as “Bidenomics” to counter lagging job approval ratings.

Daily Mirror

Caitlyn Jenner rips into Martina Navratilova after tennis great's reply to Lance Armstrong

Caitlyn Jenner took to social media to hit back at Martina Navratilova after the tennis legend's comments pertaining her appearance on Lance Armstrong's new podcast

Tribune News Service

Analysis: 10 memorable moments from six months of divided government

WASHINGTON — The 118th Congress has delivered on forecasts it would not send President Joe Biden much legislation to sign into law. It also has delivered on predictions of fireworks aplenty.

Tribune News Service

Jonathan Bernstein: Senators are undermining their own power

The slow decline of the United States Congress continues. The latest example is a practice that has helped individual senators wield disproportionate influence: the “hold.” Once a justifiable way for senators to bring attention to a problem or issue germane to their state, senators are increasingly using the hold as…

Sports Illustrated

New Draft NIL Legislation Includes Athlete Restrictions, Health Care and Booster Collectives

In an obtained working draft of legislation from two senators, Tommy Tuberville (R., Ala.) and Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.), lawmakers address name, image and likeliness, granting the NCAA great authority.

Salon

There is a reason why MAGA didn't riot

Why break windows when J.D. Vance's plan to block DOJ nominees will do more to destroy the country?

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