While Democrats on Capitol Hill are grasping for reasons to block Senator Jeff Sessions from being appointed as the next U.S. Attorney General, one Democratic state lawmaker is stepping in to defend him. State Senator Quinton Ross, Jr. (D- Montgomery) says that he has worked with Sessions for over twenty years, and their relationship has […]

In August of 2015, thousands gathered in Ladd-Peebles Stadium to welcome then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to Alabama. Now the president-elect, he is set to return on December 17th. It’s no secret that Mobile holds a special place in the president-elect’s heart. When plans begun coming together for the tour, Jennifer Jacobs of Bloomberg Politics reported […]

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers has emerged as one of the nation’s leading advocates for space defense technology. During a panel discussion hosted by the Reagan Presidential Library, he pressed the need for stronger research and development that could lead to greater military power. According to him, a commitment to space is an important component of […]

As Alabamian’s set out to shop for the holidays, Attorney General Luther Strange is urging shoppers to practice safety against “unscrupulous people that might take advantage of others’ generous and joyful spirits. “The best protection against scams and crimes of opportunity is not to be caught by surprise by scammers and thieves,” said Attorney General […]

Last week, Donald Trump said that he was drawing closer to announcing his pick to replace former Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Now, reports claim that Alabamian Bill Pryor could be close to receiving an appointment. During an interview on Fox News, the president-elect said he narrowed the list “down to probably three […]

A commission tasked with exploring how Alabama might operate a lottery heard from gaming executives about how to implement a state-led system. During the meeting, officials from lotteries in Louisiana and New Hampshire urged the Governor’s Advisory Council on Gambling to consider strong cautions on how to draft workable legislation, should the plan become a […]

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange is pushing back against an environmental regulation that he argues is too restrictive and overreaching. The rule, which went into effect in March, aimed to create new protections for the habitats of certain endangered species, though Strange says its broad language could actually harm land owners. The Yellowhammer State and […]

Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington says that he will pass up an opportunity to run for a third term, opting instead to consider a run for governor in 2018. During an interview on Tuesday with radio hosts Matt Murphy and Andrea Lindenberg, Carrington said that a run for the state’s highest office had been on […]

Last week, Donald Trump stirred controversy when he claimed that “millions” of votes were fraudulently cast against him. While many have sought to discredit the claim, Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks says that Trump’s warning should not be brushed off so fast. During a speech on the House floor, Rep. Brooks called the media to task […]

The thought of conservative immigration enforcement under Jeff Sessions as Attorney General is making some in the liberal D.C. establishment uneasy, according to a new report in Politico. The publication wrote on Tuesday that Sessions’ commitment to solid immigration reform and border security has long placed him at odds with peers who have been less […]

Following a contentious November election, many voters are wary of the political theatrics that usually result from an election recount. Sensitivities are now running high after President-Elect Donald Trump responded to Hillary Clinton and Jill Stein’s effort to re-tally votes in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, by claiming that “millions” of illegal votes were cast against […]

Just days after Donald Trump confirmed that he would tap Senator Jeff Sessions to serve as his Attorney General, the “race” for Senator Jeff Sessions’ seat has begun to heat up. Already, reports have flooded of lawmakers from across the state that have begun vying for Governor Bentley’s attention. Governor Bentley now faces the decision […]

Alabama’s Cuban-American immigrants wouldn’t say that they were celebrating the death of Cuba’s communist dictator. Castro, who died on Friday at the age of 90, had driven most of them out of their home nation in search of freedom. Now, they say that they have hope that many of their past countrymen can experience the […]

Former Auburn University and NBA basketball star Charles Barkley is again at the center of controversy surrounding race relations. This time, he’s catching heat for angering an audience over calls for sympathy for law enforcement officers. Barkley was in Baltimore, set to film part of an upcoming reality documentary series, entitled “The Race Card.” According […]

Former Alabama governor Don Siegelman likely just spent his last Thanksgiving in a federal prison. While a possible release date approaches in February, he told supporters he is still hoping for a presidential pardon before Barack Obama leaves office. In an email, he noted that there were 76 days remaining until he might be released. […]

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and may Alabama shoppers are gearing up to spend big this holiday season. For Alabamians who have a Christmas list they need to cross off, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Alabama Retail Association are encouraging a local approach to this year’s purchasing plan. […]

Very little is known about what caused the death of 21-year-old Pfc. David Winchester, who was found in his barracks at Fort Bragg last week. Known by his loved ones as Shiver, it’s been an emotional week as his family prepares for burial just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Throughout the unexpected grief, they say that […]

Fewer Alabama veterans are without homes this holiday season, according to a new report released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). According to HUD, Alabama is home to 373 homeless veterans. It’s a number that has dropped sharply from 2014, when 542 of the state’s former servicemen were without homes. The new […]

A potentially damaging federal labor regulation proposed by the Obama Administration has just been blocked in court, thanks to Alabama and twenty other states that fought back against the rule. Now, Alabama Congressional leaders are praising the decision as one that will protect jobs. The reaction surrounds the Department of Labor’s Overtime law, which was […]

It’s been an unconventional election year, so perhaps it’s only fitting that Governor Robert Bentley tap into an equally unusual method for considering his next Senate appointment: Survey Monkey. The Governor reportedly sent a free survey link to the state’s 400-plus Republican executive committee members, asking for their input on who should replace Senator Jeff […]

Since Jeff Sessions was announced as part of Donald Trump’s upcoming administration, jockeying has already begun for the conservative senator’s seat. Though, at least one elected official has said that he would reluctantly take the job, and only if asked. Baldwin County Congressman Bradley Byrne says that he’s happy with his current position in the […]

Since Jeff Sessions was announced as president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, many have begun looking to the Alabama Republican for a glimpse of the sweeping changes that may come beginning in 2017. As the likely soon-to-be leader of the nation’s top law enforcement agency, Sessions will have a platform to act on several […]

Following a heated presidential election, Mitt Romney and then-candidate Donald Trump exchanged barbs that exacerbated divisions within the GOP. Now that the election has passed, both have called for unity among Republicans. It appears that they are taking the task seriously, and will attempt to make amends. The news was confirmed by Senator Jeff Sessions […]

As Donald Trump draws closer to announcing his cabinet line-up, anticipation is growing that Jeff Sessions will soon join the president-elect’s administration, leaving an open U.S. Senate seat. If that should happen, it would fall on Governor Bentley to decide who to appoint to fill the vacancy, and at least one Congressman has expressed interest […]