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Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., questions Lt. Gen. Steven W. Gilland, USA, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, United States Army, Vice Admiral Yvette M. Davids, USN, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, United States Navy a Alabama News
'We have got to get the bad hombres': Tuberville applauds recent ICE raids in Alabama

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke out in support of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Alabama.

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Tuberville vows to promote manufacturing as Alabama governor — 'We'll grow in Alabama'

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke at the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance in support of bringing manufacturing back to the United States, including Alabama.

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Britt, Tuberville urge White House to rescind Biden admin rule that hinders merit-based competition in federal construction projects

Alabama's two U.S. Senators joined forces this week to send President Donald Trump a letter requesting that his administration rescind the Biden administration’s final rule mandating Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects.

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Tuberville on running for governor: 'I want to put my hands on our state and make it grow'

During a recent interview with Bill "Bubba" Bussey, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he was looking forward to being Alabama's next governor.

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UA law professor argues for ICE assailants' 'legal right' for 'self-defense'

Over the weekend, University of Alabama School of Law professor Joyce Vance suggested ICE agents wearing masks could face "lawful" violence during raids as a result of people mistaking a raid for a "kidnapping."

FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. When the NCAA instituted a policy last summer Alabama News
Kirby Smart on Nick Saban coming out of retirement: 'That's not happening'

On Tuesday, Saban's former assistant, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, shot down the notion of Saban getting out of his retirement, saying it was "not happening."

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Former Bama QB Greg McElroy says someone 'very much in the know' thinks Saban 'not done coaching'

On Monday, former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said he had heard that his former head coach, Nick Saban, could return to coaching.

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Trussville's Steele Hall taken top 10 in 2025 MLB Draft by Cincinnati Reds

Hewitt-Trussville graduate Steele Hall's name was called on Sunday night in the first round of the MLB Draft.

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Mississippi State athletics podcast hosts claim Iron Bowl is 'most overrated rivalry in all of sports'

This week, Jason Spor and Landon McBride, hosts of "Locked on Mississippi State," voiced their displeasure with The Athletic ranking the iconic Iron Bowl as the second-best rivalry in college football.

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'Despicable,' 'disgusting': Britt calls out Democrats over 'organized attack' on ICE agents

Wednesday on Newsmax's "The Chris Salcedo Show," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) doubled down on her call for Democrats to stop their growing trend of violent rhetoric, whether it be the July 4 "organized attack" on ICE agents or the recent Texas flood.

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Palmer predicts GOP will increase majority — 'The Democrat policies are so stupid'

Although there is still a lot of time to go, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is predicting the Republican Party will increase its majority in the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Britt on Dems politicizing deadly Texas flood: 'Trump derangement syndrome is real'

During a Tuesday appearance on Fox News Channel's "Hannity," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized Democrats for blaming President Donald Trump and his administration for the recent Texas flooding, which has reportedly eclipsed a death toll of 100.

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Former NFL, SEC QB Eli Manning coming to Auburn to set world record for rolling Toomer's Corner

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning will be on The Plains on Tuesday to set a Guinness World Record for rolling Toomer's Corner.

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Palmer: 'Democrats flat-out lied' about Medicaid cuts in Big Beautiful Bill; Says nobody legally eligible will lose health insurance

During a Wednesday appearance on "Alabama's Morning News with JT," U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) attempted to set the record straight when it comes to Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate on Tuesday and must know head back to the House.

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Rivals' Matthews predicts Bruce Pearl will relinquish coaching duties to son, run for U.S. Senate mid-season

Although Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl seemingly swatted down a run for U.S. Senate earlier this week, Auburn Rivals, now a part of the On3 Network, staff writer Bryan Matthews still thinks he is "leaning" towards declaring for the GOP primary to replace U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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ESPN's 'PTI' asks 'Bear' Bryant or Nick Saban — Who is the most important person in Alabama sports history?

On Tuesday, as part of a "50 States in 50 Days" segment, ESPN debated the most important person in Alabama sports history.

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Trump floats Alabama version of 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Could Alligator Alcatraz be coming to Alabama?

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Bruce Pearl shoots down Senate aspirations: 'I love my country, but I love being the basketball coach at Auburn'

Although there were rumors he was interested in running after U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his gubernatorial bid, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl maintains he is focused on coaching rather than seeking the soon-to-be-open U.S. Senate seat.

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'Get the hell out of the way': Tuberville applauds SCOTUS ruling limiting judges’ ability to block Trump birthright citizenship order nationwide

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) touted the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to limit judges’ ability to block President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order, which declared that the children of parents who enter the United States illegally or on a temporary visa are not entitled to automatic citizenship.

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FBI postponing law enforcement training academy move to Huntsville, citing 'infrastructure limitations'

The FBI has paused its plans to move its National Academy training program for local, federal and international law enforcement from Quantico, Va., to Huntsville.

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'A major win for life!': Alabama politicos praise SCOTUS decision to prevent taxpayers from funding abortions

Members of Alabama's Republican federal delegation and others in Alabama politics praised the decision, calling it a "win."

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., attends the confirmation hearing of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump's choice to be Director of the National Institutes of Health, before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, at Capitol Hi Alabama News
Tuberville: 'Communist, Islamic atmosphere' not welcome in Alabama

During an interview that aired Wednesday on "The Benny Show," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was asked what his message as governor would be to Democrats seeking to flee blue states like California and New York to make Alabama home.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell arrives for a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Alabama News
Britt questions Fed chair Powell as Tuberville calls for his firing

Amid mounting pressure on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, Alabama's U.S. Senators are adding some pressure of their own.

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear and military sites, directly joining Israel's effort to decapitate the country's nuclear progr Alabama News
Tuberville praises Trump for having 'guts' to strike Iran — 'It worked'

Monday on Fox Business Network's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) touted President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites and the ensuing ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

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'Nothing more than a political game': Barry Moore slams Dem impeachment push

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Tuesday criticized Green for filing "baseless impeachment articles" and slammed Democrats for playing political games rather than helping American families.

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Tuberville joins bill to make blocking public roads a federal crime after LA riots

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced that he was co-sponsoring legislation that would make it a federal crime to purposely obstruct, delay, or impact commerce by blocking a public road or highway.

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Former Bama star Jalen Hurts unveils children's book with 2026 release

On Monday, former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts announced that he was writing a children's book.

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