Senate Ends Months-Long Battle, Confirms Top Military Brass

The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers, including four-star generals, ending a months-long blockade by Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Tuberville had been protesting the Defense Department's policy on abortion, which allows travel reimbursement for service members seeking reproductive care out of state. The confirmations were seen as a relief for national security and military families, as key positions had been left unfilled.