Republican Frustrations With Tuberville Boil Over, as Key Senators Push for Promotion of Military Officers
One senator hopes to see Tuberville withdraw his objection so that outside groups can sue the defense department over its abortion policy.

Key Republican senators are pushing Senator Tuberville to abandon his nine-month blockade of more than 370 general and flag officersâ promotions. The Alabama senator says he will not relent until the Department of Defense abandons an abortion leave policy, which has led Senator Schumer to propose a Senate rule change that some Republicans fear would have far-reaching and adverse consequences.
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