First of all, I’m disappointed in the courtroom. I’m hearing, Mr. Trump, Mr. Trump, he is former President Trump. Give him some respect. I mean, that’s what that place is in there. It’s no respect. Here’s what I’m seeing, too. It is depressing. That courtroom is depressing. This is New York City, the icon of […]
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Senator Tuberville Slams Social Security For Being A ‘Scam’ — ‘We Don’t Have Any Of Your Money. We’re Dead Broke’ Says Government ‘Wasted It’
In a video released by Forbes in late February, Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama voiced significant concerns about the current state and future of financial security for Americans, focusing on Social Security and national debt. Senator Tuberville said, “This is all a scam,” emphasizing the financial struggles facing Americans, especially those nearing retirement. He highlighted […]
Tommy Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it
Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has long been opposed to Ukraine aid. He delivered a nearly 10-minute floor speech railing against it before the bill passed on Tuesday. But during the actual vote, the Alabama senator was nowhere to be found. Ahead of a final Senate vote to send Ukraine aid to President Joe Biden’s […]
Sen. Tuberville thinks Social Security wastes taxpayer money. What’s wrong — and what it might take to fix it
Sen. Tuberville thinks Social Security wastes taxpayer money. What’s wrong — and what it might take to fix it Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has a reputation as a controversial political figure. In particular, his trading practices on the stock market have raised eyebrows — especially given the power and influence his position affords […]
Tommy Tuberville Says ‘Housewife” Katie Britt Gave A Good State Of The Union Speech
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Tommy Tuberville tried to praise fellow Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt for her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union on Thursday, but landed himself in hot water in the process. Asked if he had concerns with the setting of Britt’s speech ― she delivered it in her home kitchen […]
Tommy Tuberville mocked for “running in circles” in disastrous IVF interview
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., on Thursday couldn’t seem to figure out whether he supports or opposes the Alabama Supreme Court’s unprecedented Tuesday ruling that frozen embryos are children — or exactly what the determination even was. In the span of just three minutes, according to HuffPost, Tuberville flip-flopped on his stance, first stating he is […]
Sen. Tommy Tuberville struggles to answer questions on Alabama’s IVF ruling
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., appeared to struggle to answer questions on Thursday related to a ruling by his state’s Supreme Court last week that embryos are considered children. “Yeah, I was all for it,” Tuberville told reporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday when asked about the Alabama Supreme Court’s Friday ruling that […]
Dumbest Senator of the Year: Tommy Tuberville
Senator Tommy Tuberville’s nearly yearlong protest against the Department of Defense’s abortion policy brings to mind an old Chinese proverb that translates to, “He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.” It means that when you take on something risky—or in this case, downright stupid—it’s easier to keep going than to face the consequences […]
Coach Tommy Tuberville routed in a 0-436 loss after the senator failed to prevent a single military promotion
The Senate has confirmed every single military promotion previously held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville conceded earlier in the month that nothing came out of his months-long hold. A GOP senator continues to block a handful of officers from promotion for their views on diversity. With the Senate confirming the promotions of the final […]
Senate approves remaining military promotions held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed the remaining service members whose promotions had been held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville as part of his protest against the Defense Department’s abortion policy. “These 11 flag officers have now been approved, joining the rest of their colleagues who we approved a few weeks ago. That’s […]
Senate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers late Tuesday, ending a months-long blockade staged by a single Republican, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Without debate, the Senate swiftly confirmed the military officials, including four-star generals, whose promotions and family livelihoods had been held up by the GOP senator protesting the Defense […]
Senate passes bill for promotions back pay after Tuberville holds end
The Senate voted Thursday to approve legislation granting back pay to senior military officers who had promotions delayed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) during his months-long hold. The bill unanimously passed Thursday provides a retroactive effect date for the promotions of senior officers. It still requires the House to approve it, and likely won’t happen […]