Senators are again blaming the Senate's rules for an impasse they created. According to reports, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), has placed a blanket hold on more than 200 military nominations — including five joint chiefs of staff members — to prevent the Senate from confirming them. Tuberville first placed his hold in February to protest the Department of Defense's abortion policy. Since then, efforts to negotiate an end to the impasse have been unsuccessful. ...