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Watch: Tuberville questions Sec. Def. nominee Hegseth over purging DEI from military, increasing recruiting

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, sat for a Senate confirmation hearing, during which he was criticized and questioned about his military record and fitness for the position.

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Alabama members of Congress commemorate fourth anniversary of Huntsville’s selection as best home for SPACECOM

Some of Alabama’s congressional leaders have wasted no time in the new Republican-controlled Congress to continue the push to make Huntsville the permanent location for U.S. Space Command. 

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Tuberville joins SEALS, veterans to back Pete Hegseth ahead of SecDef confirmation — 'The last four years has been an absolute disaster for our military'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined more than 100 Navy SEALS, veterans, and others on Monday to show support for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the next Secretary of Defense.

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Tuberville, Britt push for nationwide concealed carry reciprocity – ‘The constant malignment of Americans exercising a constitutional right has to end’

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently backed legislation once again that would allow nationwide concealed carry reciprocity in states that have laws on the books allowing for carrying concealed weapons.

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Tuberville, Britt applaud end of 'witch hunt' with Trump sentencing — 'The American people made it clear in November that the political persecutions have to stop'

In statements on X, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) agreed that the American people made it clear by re-electing Trump that it was time to end political prosecutions.

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Tuberville backs Trump's plays in Panama, Gulf of Mexico, Greenland — 'I think it's great'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently backed several of President-elect Trump’s more ambitious proposals, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico, taking over the Panama Canal, and possibly purchasing Greenland for the United States.

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Tuberville predicts swift action on bill protecting women’s sports — ‘It's unsafe, it's unfair, and it's wrong’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expects his legislation preserving Title IX protections for female athletes will soon receive a floor vote in a Republican-controlled congress under the scond Trump administration.

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Tuberville reintroduces legislation repealing Corporate Transparency Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will reintroduce his Repealing Big Brothers Overreach Act in the Senate in the 119th Congress. 

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‘You never say never on anything’: Tuberville doesn't rule out possible run for governor

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on Wednesday that, while he looks forward to working with the incoming Donald Trump administration in a GOP-led Senate,  he is not ruling out a run for Alabama’s governor in 2026.

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Tuberville reintroduces Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led 29 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes on Tuesday. 

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'It will go down in history as one of the biggest cons on the American people' — Tuberville slams Democrats for denying cover-up of Biden's decline

As Democrat voters face the reality that President Joe Biden’s mental decline might have cost them the election, leadership is scrambling to save face by denying they worked hard to cover up one of the worst-kept secrets on Capital Hill.

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'He faithfully served his country, state and city' — Alabama leaders lament on-duty death of Irondale Police Lieutenant

Alabama’s leaders came out to mourn the death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, 60, who died on duty while directing traffic for a Church of the Highlands event on Monday morning.

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Trump calls for 'one powerful' spending bill; Tuberville first senator to support combining tax reform, border security

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for a major spending package to be one of the first bills to hit his desk when he takes office in 14 days.

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Doufexis named Tuberville’s new chief of staff

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently named Jordan Doufexis as his new chief of staff, according to a source.

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Tuberville concerned some Senate ‘RINOs’ won’t support Trump nominees: ‘It worries me’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on Friday he was worried Senate Republicans wouldn’t unanimously support President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees.

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Tuberville continues push for NIL regulations in college sports — You're going to have the same 'rich teams' every year

On Friday, Tuberville continued his effort to resolve the "disaster" that NIL and transfer portal had become in college sports with a lack of rules and regulations. The former Auburn head football coach lamented that the NIL had "gotten out of hand."

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Tuberville recognizes all 12 'Veterans of the Month' for 2024; Nominations now open for 2025 series

This week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recognized the 12 veterans from Alabama who he honored as "Veterans of the Month" throughout 2024 for their service and contribution to their community.

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Left-wing triggered by Tuberville claim Trump brought Christmas back in America

Like many politicians, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) wished his constituents and supporters a very Merry Christmas on Wednesday, but his short Christmas Eve message praising Donald Trump attracted the most attention from angry left-wingers.

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Bruce Pearl to Fox News: 'Graduation rates have been destroyed because the combination of NIL and transfer portal'

Tuesday's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Special Report" featured a segment about the changing landscape of college athletics with the NIL market and the transfer portal, which featured U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl.

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Tuberville, Britt pick up committee assignments in upcoming Congress under Trump presidency

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) both received new committee assignments as the 119th Congress prepares to kick off with a Trump administration and Republican majorities in both houses.

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Trump follows Tuberville's lead on Panama Canal concerns; Calls for U.S. to retake control

President-elect Donald Trump made waves over the weekend when he threatened to take back over control of the Panama Canal.

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Tommy Tuberville becomes founding member of Make America Healthy Again Caucus, plans to ‘make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care’

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to join the upcoming Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in forming the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus.

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Tuberville: Congress does not deserve a raise – 'We don't give people a better life'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently slammed congressional efforts to give U.S. lawmakers a raise as the government scrambles to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to continue funding the government and avoid a shutdown.

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Tuberville on mystery drones: ‘Just tell the American people — Quit being secretive about this’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently expressed frustration with the Biden administration for being tight-lipped about the rash of unidentified drone sightings over New York, New Jersey and neighboring states.  

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Tuberville: Congress needs a 'clean CR' or 'just shut the government down'

Congress should pass a clean continuing resolution or “just shut the government down,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Tuberville, Britt back RFK Jr. after dual meetings — ‘I look forward to his confirmation’

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) both announced that they would support the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after President-elect Donald Trump selected him to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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'This 1,500+ page monstrosity': Carl, Moore oppose U.S. House continuing resolution spending bill

Congress should consider a “clean” spending bill instead of the omnibus bill being considered in the House, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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