Posts by Yaffee — Page 4
Many residents of Hoover have made it clear that the do not want an Islamic school to be located in their city. The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission held a vote Monday on whether to approve a proposal to allow the Islamic Academy of Alabama to relocate from Homewood to a vacant office building in […]
U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are drawing awareness to former President Joe Biden after an Afghani national shot two National Guardsmen near the White House last week. Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were ambushed in what officials describe as a targeted attack near Farragut Square. National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died […]
Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is leading a Senate GOP push to flip federal residency standards on abortion training, making participation “opt-in” instead of “opt-out” as the default. Britt, who is a strong pro-life advocate in Congress, joined many of her colleagues in the Senate to introduce the Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act, […]
It is late September, the year is 1777. The Congress of the states who recently declared independence from the British is meeting in a town called York, a hundred miles from Philadelphia. Why were they meeting there? Well, September had been a brutal month for General George Washington and his army. After losing the Battle of Brandywine in […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) wants to ensure there is proper oversight and transparency in the process for Americans who adopt a child. Aderholt introduced the Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency (ADOPT) Act, which protects adoptive families, children, and expectant mothers from exploitation by unlicensed adoption intermediaries. The congressman was joined by original co-sponsors […]
Some infighting has already ignited within the Alabama Democratic Party this week over who is best candidate to take on U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in the race to be the next Governor of Alabama. Candidate Pastor JaMel Jermaine Brown took to Instagram Tuesday to argue that he has a much better shot at winning […]
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, who is also a candidate for Alabama Secretary of State in 2026, believes a recent election controversy in the state is proof that a new election security division is needed. Sorrell has been campaigning on the issue, calling for the new division to be a part of the Secretary of State’s […]
Fox News is giving Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt national credit for helping end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. After the Senate passed the bill to open the government, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) called Britt “a rock star” playing a leading role in brokering the process of intense, historic negotiations. […]
U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) complimented the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently for proposing a new rule that would rein in federal overreach that was seen during the Biden administration. Palmer participated in an event at the EPA Headquarters Wednesday where the EPA and the Department of the Army announced a proposed rule that would […]
Attorney General Steve Marshall, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, said he has some concerns about the recent push to abolish the filibuster. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been arguing in recent weeks for abolishing the filibuster in the Senate so that they can pass more of President Donald Trump’s agenda. Marshall […]
Governor Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter are praising a recent court decision against the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). The two Alabama leaders have been battling in court against the group after it tried to implement a new rule that required student-athletes who transfer schools using new school choice funds to sit out for […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is praising the passage of his legislation that will simplify the legal process for veterans who have been defrauded of their benefits. Tuberville, along with U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-Ariz.), introduced the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act, which allows the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to reimburse victims of fraud without forcing […]
As high-profile disputes on the right spill across cable news and social media, from President Donald Trump’s clashes with former allies to infighting over foreign policy and the Epstein files, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is warning conservatives not to lose sight of the real fight. Wahl told “Rightside Radio” hosts Allison Sinclair and […]
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) doesn’t think American taxpayers should be footing the bill to hold former members of the Biden Department of Justice accountable. The FBI revealed last month that during the Biden administration, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s team tracked the private communications and call records of nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers, including Tuberville. […]
U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing her work to ensure that only American citizens can vote in federal elections. Britt, a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, led all Republicans on the committee Tuesday in reintroducing the Citizen Ballot Protection Act, the Senate companion bill to legislation introduced in the House by […]
If you listen to the radio in Alabama, you’ll likely soon hear a lot of Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Steve Marshall talking about his conservative record. Marshall, who is the current Attorney General of Alabama, and his campaign launched a multi-week radio advertising campaign that discusses how he will fight for the people of Alabama […]
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes that the H-1B visa program is necessary for America’s economy, but is also in need of serious reform to protect American workers. The issue has garnered new controversy recently as President Donald Trump has defended the program despite pushback from some in his base. “You can’t take people off […]
Every member of Alabama’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files. The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the chamber by a 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) casting the only “no” vote. “Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files to build on the transparency that President […]
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) thinks a U.S. District Court Judge should lose his job for abusing his authority when he authorized the Biden Justice Department to spy on several Republican U.S. Senators – himself included. Tuberville joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in writing a letter to D.C. Circuit Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan calling for […]
Governor Kay Ivey is trying to argue that Alabama Public Television (APT) needs to pump the breaks when it comes to cutting ties with PBS. While I understand Ivey wants to make sure there’s a thorough review process before any split happens, I also can’t come up with a single reason to keep them around. […]
Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is already looking ahead to what he expects the Alabama Legislature to be working on in the 2026 session, which is coming up in January with lawmakers returning for the final year of the current quadrennium. Gudger said he expects a busy session where they will address […]
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) highlighted some important investments for his district in the Yellowhammer State that were part of the funding bill that passed and opened up the federal government. President Donald Trump signed the continuing resolution Wednesday night, formally ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Under the CR, most federal […]
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized his colleagues in the U.S. Senate for adding in a provision to the government funding bill that allows several senators to sue the federal government for spying on their phone records. The FBI revealed last month that during the Biden administration, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s team tracked […]
State Rep. Andy Whitt praises U.S. Senate for following Alabama's lead and banning intoxicating hemp
State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) believes the U.S. Senate made the right decision when they added a provision in the funding bill that bans some intoxicating hemp products. The provision was part of the Senate’s agriculture/FDA funding package tied to continuing resolution that ended the government shutdown. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) included language in […]

