Military

Senate Approves Hundreds Of Military Promotions After Republican Senator Ends Blockade Of Nominees

The promotions came after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.
By Kevin Freking, AP

Mitch McConnell: ‘Our Standards’ Of Conditions For Military Aid Shouldn’t Apply To Israel

U.S. officials quietly treat Israel’s $3 billion in annual aid differently than aid to other nations – but they almost never acknowledge that.
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‘I Question Your Judgment’: GOP Pleads With Tommy Tuberville To Lift Military Holds

“If this continues, this is one of the worst self-inflicted wounds in 20 years. We’re taking the military and throwing it in the ditch,” warned Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Critics Shred Tommy Tuberville's 'Gaslighting' Blame Game Over Military Blockade

The Alabama senator ripped Democrats and the Biden administration as he continued his hold on military promotions Thursday.
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'That's What We Do': Tuberville Brushes Off Military Leaders Working Multiple Jobs

CNN's Manu Raju asked Tuberville if his blockade is "making it harder" on military nominees after a top Marine general's hospitalization.
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GOP Senators Blast Tommy Tuberville Over Blockade On Military Promotions

“Why are we putting holds on war heroes?” asked Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).
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U.S. Soldier Who Fled To North Korea Detained, Charged With Desertion: Officials

The Army private has been detained by U.S. military and is facing charges including desertion and possessing sexual images of a child.
By Lolita C. Baldor and Eric Tucker, AP

Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues Naval Academy Over Considering Race In Admissions

The group claims the Naval Academy has “no justification for using race-based admissions” now that it has been outlawed for colleges across the country.
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Tim Scott: 'Not Necessarily A Bad Thing' To Block Hundreds Of Biden's Military Nominees

Today's military leaders are too focused on diversity and equity, so we may be "better off" not filling key posts, said the GOP senator and presidential candidate.
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Military Officers Begin To Speak Out On Harm Done By Sen. Tuberville's Holds On Promotions

“We’re on the fringe of losing a generation of champions,” Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, the head Air Combat Command, told reporters this week at a defense conference in Maryland.
By Tara Copp, AP