Tuberville holds firm on blocking military promotions over Pentagon abortion policy despite mounting pressure

Tuberville is blocking over 280 military promotions due to objections over the Pentagon's abortion travel reimbursement policy.
Democratic lawmakers have accused Tuberville of using female service members as political pawns and hurting military readiness.
Tuberville has stated he is unlikely to lift the holds before the August Senate recess.
He wants the policy dropped or codified into law but doesn't expect an amendment vote that would resolve his concerns.
The impasse has stalled approval of military promotions and could last for weeks longer.