For the past few months, a single senator — Tommy Tuberville — has blocked hundreds of promotions in the U.S. military.
Karoun Demirjian, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains what’s behind the senator’s blockade, and why military leaders say it’s becoming a threat to national security.
Guest: Karoun Demirjian, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times.
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