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Tuberville Seeks Mamdani Arrest and Guantanamo Transfer Over Netanyahu Remarks

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville called for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be arrested and sent to Guantanamo after Mamdani labeled Benjamin Netanyahu an 'architect of genocide' amid the Gaza war. Mamdani said NYC cannot enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu and urged federal cooperation with the ICC. Netanyahu is slated to attend the UN General Assembly in September, and the remarks drew fierce backlash from conservatives and some lawmakers, with former and current presidents weighing in on the controversy.

via Rolling Stone|

#guantanamo #icc #mamdani

politics7 days ago•6 min saved

Tuberville presses for McConnell return timeline amid Senate health questions

Sen. Tommy Tuberville pressed for more information on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health and a return timeline as McConnell has been absent from the Senate since mid-June. With votes on President Trump’s agenda looming before the August recess, Republicans want McConnell back, while Sen. John Kennedy defended McConnell against rumors of severe illness. McConnell, who posted that he will return when doctors allow, said he remains focused on finishing his term, as colleagues await a clearer timeline.

via Fox News|

#august-recess #gop #mcconnell

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

GOP clears Tuberville residency hurdle for Alabama governor bid

Republican leaders dismissed a residency challenge to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s bid for Alabama governor, saying he meets the state’s residency requirements and is eligible to run.

via AP News|

#alabama #elections #governor

politics8 months ago•2 min saved

House Republicans Oppose Senate's Phone Record Lawsuit Provision

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to remove a controversial provision from a bill that would have allowed Senator Tuberville and seven other senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 over access to phone records, amid criticism that it resembles a 'slush fund' and is a bad look for Congress.

via AL.com|

#bill #government-shutdown #lawsuit

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Tuberville links Trump's health to radical fighting

Senator Tommy Tuberville suggested President Trump's health issues may be worsened by his efforts in fighting radicals, amid claims about election fraud and political disputes, while also criticizing Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

via The Hill|

#election-fraud #health #politics