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Doug Jones predicts Tuberville residency lawsuit ‘not going anywhere’ — ‘I do think it’s a hell of a political issue’

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones said Friday that a lawsuit filed against his opponent in the gubernatorial race, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), is doomed to fail.

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'We've got two groups here that are working kind of similar': Tuberville likens U.S. Senate Democrat obstructionists to Iranian combatants

During an appearance on Fox Business Network's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who is also the front-runner for Alabama's Republican gubernatorial nomination, took a shot at his U.S. Senate Democrat colleague for their unwillingness to agree to a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security that would end a partial government shutdown.

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'Absolute joke': Tuberville balks at Iranian rejection, counter offer to Trump's 15-point peace plan

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called the Iranian government's rejection of President Donald Trump's recently proposed 15-point peace plan an "absolute joke" during a call with reporters on Wednesday.

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‘Selling themselves for $50,000 to $100,000 more’: Tuberville bill limits unrestricted transfers in college sports

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is proposing legislation that would allow college athletes to only transfer once without having to sit out an academic year. 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Tuberville argues toppling Iranian regime worth short term higher gas prices, acknowledges 'tough time' for consumers

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) acknowledged the continued increase in gas prices caused by the war in Iran during a call with reporters on Thursday.

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Tuberville says former National Counter Terrorism Center director, alleged leaker Joe Kent member of 'deep state'

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) discussed the resignation of former director of the U.S. National Counter Terrorism Center, Joe Kent, and the latter's claim that Israel has intentionally pushed America into a war with Iran.

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Tuberville warns of activation of Iranian 'sleeper cells' let in by Obama, Biden admins — 'They're just sitting back waiting'

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sounded the alarm over possible Iranian "sleeper cells" waiting to be activated in the states during the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

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Jones again accuses Tuberville of Islamophobic comments, says Republican dividing Alabamians

Former U.S. Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones is attacking his opponent, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), for repeatedly going after the spread and rising influence of radical Islam across the United States in a series of social media posts.

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Tuberville bashes 'foreign influence' in American higher education, promotes Student Visa Integrity Act

During a recent Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee hearing, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) addressed the increasing involvement of "foreign adversaries" in colleges and universities across America.

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'Woke political agenda ahead of American safety': Tuberville slams Dems as DHS funding lapse continues

During a call with reporters on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized Democrats for their continued refusal to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and, by extension, its Transportation Security Administration.

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'The enemy is inside the gates': Tuberville warns against the threat from 'radical Islamists'

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spent 12-hours Thursday warning of the dangers of "radical Islamists."

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'We can make the entire world safe': Tuberville asks Alabamians to 'sacrifice' at gas pump for short time amid Iran conflict

As the war in Iran continues and gas prices rise across the nation, Americans are increasingly concerned about the conflict's impact on their personal income. Despite the temporary change in cost, conservative lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are asking voters to bear the price increase for just a few more weeks at the gas pump.

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'On the floor for as long as it takes': Tuberville backs potential days-long talking filibuster to pass SAVE America Act

During a Wednesday appearance on "The Benny Show" with Benny Johnson, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pledged to "run" the talking filibuster for days if needed to pass the SAVE America Act.

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'Thank goodness for President Trump': Tuberville praises impact of commander-in-chief's One Big Beautiful Bill

During his remarks, the legislator touted President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," and its expected impact on Alabamians across the state.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
'Absolutely pitiful': Tuberville lambasts Biden military leadership in contrast to Trump's strength on Iran

Monday on Fox Business Network's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized former President Joe Biden for his lack of leadership when it came to Iran.

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Merrill says he felt encouraged by Tuberville to seek ALGOP chairman role

Secretary of State John Merrill’s decision to run for Chairman of the Republican Party of Alabama (ALGOP) came as a surprise. Merrill explained to 1819 News how his decision came about, explaining that he felt encouraged by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to seek the position.

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Juandalynn Givan and opponent Alicia Escott Lumpkin celebrate Coast Guard announcement

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and Alicia Escott Lumpkin, one of her primary opponents, have at least one thing in common this week – they're both celebrating the news that the U.S. Coast Guard will be moving into the old Birmingham-Southern College campus.

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'Putting our enemies on notice': Tuberville argues against isolationism in Iran conflict, says diplomatic efforts with Islamic regime failed

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) praised Operation Epic Fury and the ongoing strikes against Iranian targets, while arguing against isolationism in a video call sent to reporters.

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Birmingham-Southern College campus to become U.S. Coast Guard training facility

In celebrating the decision, nearly everyone acknowledged that Britt spearheaded the effort through her role as chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds DHS and USCG.

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Tuberville argues Iran operation 'targeted, highly-strategic operation,' unlike conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq

With combat operations against Iran now intensifying daily, Americans are expressing concerns about the possibility of placing U.S. troops in the Middle Eastern country for an extended conflict.

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Tuberville warns of U.S. escalating attacks in Iran — 'Buckle your seat belts because here we come'

The U.S. and Israeli militaries have struck over 1,000 Iranian targets as part of Operation Epic Fury, but U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) warned that the “big wave” is yet to come.

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'She should move to the Middle East': Tuberville criticizes U.S. Rep. Tlaib for displaying Palestinian flag at DC office, referring to U.S. as 'they'

On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) ripped into U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for displaying the Palestinian flag outside of her office in Washington, D.C., as well as referring to the United States as "they" in the wake of the United States' strikes that have resulted in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Alabama federal delegation Republicans back U.S. strikes on Iran; Figures, Sewell call on Congress to pass war powers resolution

Early Saturday, the U.S. military began major combat operations against Iran, including strikes that have resulted in the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Rebecca Watson: An open letter to Senator Tuberville — It's time to get screens out of school

If districts are formally asserting that digital platforms harm children, why are elements of that same ecosystem embedded into the mandatory structure of the school day?

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Tuberville backs closed party primaries — 'We have to do something about Democrats voting in our elections'

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) voiced his support for closed primaries in Alabama.

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Tuberville floats establishing Alabama secretary of energy as governor in wake of PSC bill getting pulled

If elected governor, Tuberville suggested establishing a secretary of energy to represent the entire state of Alabama and oversee all things energy-related.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool) Alabama News
'A damn shame': Alabama GOP federal delegation stands with Trump, decries Democrat response to protecting Americans over illegals

In one noteworthy moment, the President said that the duty of the American government was to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens, and invited those in the chamber who agreed to stand up. Notably, the Democrats remained seated, which not only drew Trump's ire but also that of Alabama's Republican federal lawmakers.

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