4-Star Military Nominees Approved After Tuberville Drops Blockade

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the remaining 11 four-star military nominees whose promotions had been delayed for months owing to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) legislative blockade. The confirmations came after Mr. Tuberville dropped his hold on military promotions, which he had imposed in protest of Pentagon policy that reimburses service members who have to travel to get an abortion. The blockade lasted for over 10 months before Mr. Tuberville finally announced a withdrawal on Dec. 5. More than 400 military promotions were approved by the Senate shortly after his announcement. The 11 four-star generals and admirals approved by a voice vote on Dec. 19 were the final nominees impacted by Mr. Tuberville’s legislative blockade, according to  multiple reports....