Democrats Urge McConnell to Resolve Tuberville's Blockade of Military Promotions
- Tuberville has been blocking over 200 military promotions due to opposition to Pentagon's abortion policy.
- Democratic senators wrote letter accusing Tuberville of threatening national security and urging McConnell to take action.
- Nearly 300 promotions are being held up, with Defense Secretary estimating 650 will need confirmation by year's end.
- Stalemate causing strain in Congress and Pentagon, with half of Joint Chiefs roles at risk of going unfilled.
- Democrats criticize Tuberville for imposing personal beliefs on service members and disrupting military leadership.