Tommy Tuberville’s blockade on military promotions, explained
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is one of few American institutions that still reliably receives bipartisan support in Congress. Democratic and Republican lawmakers, eager to…
Tuberville blockade leaves 2 seats on Joint Chiefs unconfirmed for first time in history
Sen. Tommy Tuberville greets U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III prior to a Senate Armed Services hearing in March. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI…
As the Persian Gulf heats up, top fleet leaders are stuck in Tommy Tuberville’s promotions blockade
He was referring to the promotions blockade put into place by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville, which has already jammed up the transfer of responsibility for…
Military logjam worsens as senators leave town with no fix to Tuberville blockade
“This is uncharted waters,” said Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.). The aftershocks of the hold go well beyond Washington and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and…
Global plastic treaty talks limp on despite blockade by oil-rich countries – POLITICO
PARIS — Getting 170-plus countries to agree on a global treaty to fight plastic pollution was never going to be easy. But negotiators didn't think clearing…
Sinn Féin scores record win in Northern Ireland as voters rage at DUP blockade of Stormont – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBLIN — Sinn Féin has scaled new electoral heights in Northern Ireland. They can…
Taiwan military drills to focus on combating blockade of island | Military News
Two-stage Han Kuang drills start next month amid heightened tension across the strait after recent China war games. Taiwan will start its Han Kuang military…
Israel lifts Jericho blockade after killing Palestinian suspect | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Tight movement restrictions were imposed on Palestinians in Jericho after an American-Israeli was killed this week. Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The Israeli army has…