Posts by Yaffee — Page 16

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) wants the governor of California to take action in protecting women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games coming to Los Angeles. Tuberville sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, encouraging him to work alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to make sure biological men are not allow to […]

The Alabama Republican Party criticized retired Mobile County Circuit Judge Braxton Kittrell’s dismissal of an Conecuh County sheriff’s election contest. The judge declared Democratic candidate Randy Brock the winner of the 2022 election despite Republican challenger Mike Blackmon claims of voter irregularities. “The decision to dismiss this case fails to properly examine the ballots in […]

Barry Moore

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is defending the Trump administration after a conversation from top national security officials was leaked to The Atlantic. According to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief for the Atlantic, he was accidently added to a conversation that some of President Donald Trump’s national security team was having on the messaging app Signal. […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is throwing his weight behind a bill that would require each local board of education to adopt a policy allowing elective credit to students who are released from the classroom to attend religious instruction during the school day. HB342 was introduced by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) earlier this year. […]

Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town believes President Donald Trump was acting within his authority under the Constitution when he deported dangerous criminal illegal aliens to El Salvador last weekend. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg tried to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan immigrants who are members of the gang Tren de Aragua (TDA). The […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) is concerned about the increasing number of people being involved in DUIs that are testing positive for THC. The issue came up in the Legislature this week as a bill introduced by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) to regulate hemp-derived THC products failed Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Healthcare. […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels believes voters will not be happy with Republicans if they block his effort to extend the tax cut on overtime pay in the Yellowhammer State. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a series of tax cut bills aimed at providing financial relief to residents by reducing taxes […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) believes it’s time to stop the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from operating police outposts inside the U.S. Aderholt announced his support as an original cosponsor of legislation introduced by Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) aimed at expelling illegal CCP police outposts operating within the United States. […]

State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) is defending legislation she introduced that would require each local board of education to adopt a policy allowing elective credit to students who are released from the classroom to attend religious instruction during the school day. “Parents want a faith based opportunity for their children,” DuBose said Tuesday on WVNN. […]

The leader of Alabama’s Republican Party is skeptical that there will be any kind of successful effort to block a potential gubernatorial bid by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) based on a residency issue. According to multiple reports, Tuberville has been showing a strong interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is not planning on attending a town hall event that’s scheduled in Athens on March 22nd. Sean Phillips, the organizer of the event, said he has invited Strong. He also said he’s willing to put an empty chair in Strong’s place if the congressman decides to decline the invitation. Strong […]

As President Donald Trump works to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs throughout the federal government, there’s new evidence that DEI was having a negative impact on National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions. According to whistleblowers within NASA who shared documents with The Blaze Media, the space agency’s planned Artemis moon mission became […]

Whether a government shutdown happens is now up to the U.S. Senate as members decide on whether to support the Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government through September. The bill passed the U.S. House by a 217-213 vote Tuesday, with only one Democrat voting in favor. If passed, the spending package would fund […]

U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is on a mission to cut wasteful government spending and has put forward a bill that will help in that effort. Moore and U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) introduced the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, which requires federal agencies to include other transaction agreements (OTAs) in the list of […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) is still not buying some of the arguments he’s heard against extending the tax cut on overtime pay passed by lawmakers in 2023. The state lawmaker is fighting to keep the tax cut in place despite new concerns about it causing a larger shortfall in revenue going to […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is praising the efforts of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) despite some of the criticism he’s seen from Democrats. Palmer, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, highlighted some of the fraud that DOGE has uncovered in recent weeks. “I know there’s a lot of consternation about what […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is using the spike in egg prices to continue his fight to eliminate the state’s sales tax on groceries. In 2023, Ainsworth made a successful pitch to lawmakers to reduce the tax from 4% to 3% by supporting legislation he, at that time, lauded as a “bold first step” toward […]

Alabama Republican Chairman John Wahl said he’s “optimistic” that state lawmakers will pass tax cuts before the end of the 2025 session. “I’m very optimistic that we’re going to get this across the finish line,” Wahl said Monday on WVNN. “So we have surpluses. We have an opportunity. There’s something that’s going to be done […]

You would think that the Democratic Party would have learned from President Donald Trump’s electoral victory. Trump won the popular vote, the swing states, most of the districts in the country shifted toward Republicans, and Democrats lost control of the House, Senate, and Presidency. But the Democrats just can’t help themselves. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) blasted several Democratic mayors on Wednesday during a House Oversight Committee hearing for giving criminal illegal aliens “safe harbor” in their cities. The mayors on hand to discuss sanctuary city policies included Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and New York City Mayor Eric […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is defending his decision to vote in favor of censuring U.S. Rep. AL Green (D-Texas) for his “antics” during President Donald Trump address to Congress Tuesday. The final vote was 224-198, with 10 Democrats joining all Republicans in approving the resolution. Rogers joined every Republican member of the congressional delegation […]

State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) thinks passing a simple lottery bill only creates more problems when it comes to gambling in the Yellowhammer State. Albritton’s ‘no’ vote in the 2024 legislative session helped kill the passage of a comprehensive gaming bill that year. The senator’s constituents include the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The lawmaker […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is hopeful that the president of Ukraine will come to his senses and sign the minerals deal put forward by President Donald Trump. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky sent Trump a letter this week saying he’s ready to make peace and sign a deal with the U.S. This comes after Zelensky […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said he hopes this coming weekend will be the last time Americans have to change their clocks for Daylight Savings Time. Rogers recently reintroduced legislation that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent. In 2025, Daylight Savings begins on Sunday March 9th and would end on Sunday November 2nd. “I am […]