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Trump administration reverses VA policy on taxpayer-funded abortions

By I. A. Morrow | Aug 1, 2025

The Trump administration has reversed a policy that allowed taxpayer-funded abortion services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a move welcomed by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).

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Tuberville discusses bill restricting student visas for Chinese and Iranian nationals

By R. T. Rogers | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) appeared on Fox Business’s "Mornings with Maria" to discuss his proposed Student Visa Integrity Act, which would restrict students from countries considered adversarial—specifically China, Iran, and...

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Tuberville introduces bill seeking ban on Chinese and Iranian nationals at U.S. universities

By I. A. Morrow | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has introduced new legislation aimed at restricting students from countries considered adversarial to the United States, specifically China and Iran, from enrolling in American colleges and universities.

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Tuberville questions Navy nominees on defense technology progress and shipbuilding priorities

By I. A. Morrow | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) questioned three Navy nominees during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, focusing on defense technology, military workforce issues, and shipbuilding.

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Tuberville and Kennedy introduce resolution urging higher NATO defense spending

By R. T. Rogers | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has joined Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana in introducing a resolution that calls on NATO member countries to meet their commitments by spending 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. “It’s...

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Mobile man receives five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession during home invasion

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 31, 2025

A Mobile man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon during an attempted home invasion that resulted in the death of one suspect.

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Walker County man receives nine-year sentence for methamphetamine possession

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 31, 2025

A Walker County resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a drug-related offense, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Court Judge Anna M. Manasco handed down a 108-month sentence to...

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Tuberville joins GOP senators in bill preventing SBA discrimination against gun-related businesses

By I. A. Morrow | Jul 31, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), along with 16 other Republican senators, have introduced the Equal Shot Act.

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Mobile man sentenced to five years for arson at local grocery store

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 30, 2025

Timothy Jones has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for arson.

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Senate passes Tuberville resolution honoring 65 years of Marshall Space Flight Center

By S. B. Patrick | Jul 30, 2025

Senator Tommy Tuberville’s resolution marking the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has been approved by the Senate.

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Mobile County man sentenced to over nine years for illegal firearm possession

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 30, 2025

Brandon Demetrius Pettaway has been sentenced to 110 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Senate panel advances Tuberville's bill expanding veteran homecare choices

By R. T. Rogers | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s Veterans Homecare Choice Act has advanced from the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and will proceed to the Senate floor for a final vote.

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Chinese nationals indicted in Alabama for alleged counterfeit gift card scheme

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 30, 2025

Two Chinese nationals, Jiadong Cao, 36, and Xuejun Zheng, 48, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Birmingham on charges of possessing counterfeit and unauthorized access devices.

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Tuberville joins bipartisan effort for increased transparency in college outcome data

By S. B. Patrick | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in reintroducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), a legislative effort aimed at providing students and families with more detailed information as they consider higher...

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VA provides 3,806 home loans in Alabama totaling $1.2 billion in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 29, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,806 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in Alabama during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Tuberville addresses economic impact at Tuscaloosa leadership summit

By S. B. Patrick | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in the Earn Local, Keep Local Summit held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Mother-daughter pair sentenced for stealing nearly $500K from elderly victim

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 28, 2025

A federal court in Birmingham has sentenced two women, a mother and daughter, for their roles in an elder fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of nearly $500,000 from an elderly victim. U.S. District Court Judge Anna M. Manasco sentenced Mykia...

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VA provides 1,914 home purchase loans in Alabama in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 26, 2025

There were 1,914 VA home purchase loans issued in Alabama in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $636.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Mobile man receives 92-month sentence for firearm possession

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 26, 2025

Edwards Cordell Burks, Jr., a resident of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Auburn man faces federal fraud charges; initial court appearance held

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 26, 2025

On July 18, 2025, Cesar Campos-Reyes, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Auburn, Alabama, appeared in federal court following his arrest earlier this week.