U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes Space Command Gen. James Dickinson lied to him and other members of Congress about the decision on whether to relocate the Space Command Headquarters to Huntsville. After meeting with Dickinson in June, Strong (R-Huntsville) said, “I was assured by him that he couldn’t envision any circumstance where he wouldn’t recommend […]

Members of the Alabama House Congressional delegation are reacting to the latest controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith announced another set of indictments Tuesday against Trump, making it the third time he’s been charged with criminal activity this year. Trump is being charged with conspiring to defraud the U.S., conspiring to […]

Democratic and Republican members of the Alabama congressional delegation are showing their displeasure with President Joe Biden after he overturned the decision to locate the  Space Command Headquarters in Huntsville. According to reports, Biden decided to keep the HQ in Colorado because it would avoid issues with military readiness. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) said […]

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) expressed concern the Carlee Russell disappearance might get in the way of passing her “Ebony Alert” bill. Last week, Carlee Russell admitted there was no kidnapping that led to her 49-hour disappearance. “My client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf. There was no kidnapping […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he’s not backing down on his military holds despite more criticism coming from President Joe Biden. The senator continues to block military promotions to pressure the Defense Department to end its abortion policy for servicemembers During the Truman Civil Right’s Symposium Thursday, Biden accused Tuberville of not supporting the […]

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, one of the biggest proponents in the Alabama Legislature for expanding school choice, is praising the governor’s recent comments on the issue. Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey told Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal” a school choice bill is already in the works. “My goal is for Alabama to be the most […]

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified Wednesday at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the southern border. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, who sits on the committee, criticized Mayorkas during the hearing. The American people are tired of apologies — they want action. Under the watch of Secretary Mayorkas, our border has been wide […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott is still not happy with the Alabama Department of Archives and History for hosting an LGBTQ+ event in June, but also made it clear that he’s not in favor of defunding the agency. During the special session this month, Elliott (R-Baldwin County) put forward a bill that would have taken back […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth said there needs to be some changes at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) because of the continuing traffic issues on I-65. Ainsworth took to Twitter Saturday to complain about more traffic jams Alabamians are seeing on the interstate and suggested ALDOT Director John Cooper is partially responsible for the problems. […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said he’s not too concerned about the redrawn districts approved by state lawmakers in the special session. “It didn’t bother me,” Moore (R-Enterprise) told WTVY News 4. “I was actually relieved when I saw the map.” Moore’s district will be one of the most impacted from the changes as the black […]

The chairman of the Alabama Republican Party criticized a report claiming that Alabama is one of the worst states to live and work. Last week, CNBC released its “10 worst states to live and work in for 2023,” in which the Yellowhammer State was tied with South Carolina for fourth place. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl […]

The former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is blasting Alabama’s new congressional map for not having two majority black districts. Gov. Kay Ivey signed off on the new map after both chambers of the Alabama legislature agreed on it last week during the special session. “The Legislature knows our state,” Ivey said, “our […]

A group of eight senators are urging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to use his authority to end U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s military holds. The group, led by Armed Services Committee member U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), sent a letter to McConnell calling Tuberville’s actions a threat to military readiness. I'm leading my colleagues in […]

During a House Oversight hearing Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) criticized the Department of Justice for its handling of allegations of criminal conduct by Hunter Biden. Two IRS whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, testified to the committee about how they believe the DOJ blocked any investigations into Biden. “This is clear evidence of […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said the possibility of former President Trump being indicted again is just another example of the “weaponization” of the Department of Justice against President Joe Biden’s political opponent. Trump said he received a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith this week revealing that the former president is a target of a […]

According to CNBC’s “10 worst states to live and work in for 2023,” Alabama is tied with South Carolina for being the fourth worst. The network based its findings based on measuring “quality of life issues including crime, health care, childcare and health care, as well as inclusive policies on discrimination and reproductive rights.” CNBC […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is putting his support behind the idea of relocating the main FBI headquarters to Huntsville. Saturday, former President Donald Trump said on Fox News “I’ll move anything to Alabama ‘cuz I love Alabama. If Alabama wants it, I’m all for it. No, I love Alabama.” Trump was reacting to a […]

The current director of Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) is defending an LGBTQ+ event that took place there last month. The “Invisible No More: Alabama’s LGBTQ+ History” event drew criticism from lawmakers who believe the event went beyond the role of the agency in teaching and preserving Alabama history. Join us tomorrow for […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is getting support from some of his Senate collogues in his effort to change the Pentagon’s policy on abortions for members of the military. Last week, President Joe Biden slammed Tuberville for continuing to hold up military promotions. “I’d be willing to talk to him if I thought there’s any […]

All six Republican members of the Alabama congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the full House Friday on a largely partisan vote of 219 to 210 and now goes to the Senate. Alabama’s lone Democrat in Congress, U.S. Rep. […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is pushing his colleagues in Congress to pass this year’s National Defense Authorization Act because it will help strengthen national security. Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, talked about the spending bill on the House floor Wednesday. This year’s NDAA is one of my proudest accomplishments as Chairman […]

During his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray heard some strong criticism from Republican lawmakers over what they called the “politicization” of the bureau. Alabama’s chief law enforcement officer reacted to Wray’s testimony and agreed there are problems with the agency that need to be addressed. Alabama Attorney General Steve […]

U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt and Dale Strong said they’re proud to work with their GOP collogues in Congress to strengthen election integrity in America. The two Republican members of the Alabama congressional delegation are co-sponsoring the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act, which House Republicans introduced Monday. According to the bill’s summary, it will “promote […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore told the director of the FBI that he is partially to blame for hurting the agency’s reputation. Moore (R-Enterprise) criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray during Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee. The American people have lost trust in the FBI. In today's @JudiciaryGOP hearing, I asked Director Wray why my constituents are fearful […]