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U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is supporting President Donald Trump’s attempts to combat crime in Washington D.C. Trump announced earlier this month that he is placing the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. According to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, […]

Alabama Republicans believe President Donald Trump is on the right side of history when it comes to dealing with the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders on Monday, just days after holding a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday. “During the meeting we […]

The Huntsville Housing Authority is considering extending their curfew policy because it seems to be effective in helping combat crime. A curfew has been in effect since June for those who live within the housing authority. This was done in response to deadly shootings across the city, including one that resulting in two people being […]

A very small group of protestors demonstrated outside the State Capitol in Montgomery Friday over U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s (R-Montgomery) vote in favor of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” An organization called “Alabama Resisters of Indivisible” organized the protest, admitting on their Facebook Page that only 14 people showed up to the event. The group […]

Some of Alabama’s political leaders reacted to the announcement from MSNBC Monday that it is changing the name of it’s network. MSNBC will now be branded as My Source News Opinion World, or MS NOW for short. This is part of a planned corporate spinoff from Comcast. Rebecca Kutler, MSNBC’s president, said in a memo […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined an effort to persuade Instagram to strengthen their privacy protections for users in the U.S. Marshall joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing feature. “Location data is among the most sensitive and valuable information collected today, […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks remains non-committal about throwing his hat into the ring to run for U.S. Senate in 2026. Since U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced his candidacy for Governor, there has been speculation regarding a possible Brooks bid for the open seat. In his last attempt to become a senator in 2022, […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is off to the races in the GOP field of candidates running to succeed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in the U.S. Senate. Moore, who has served in Congress since 2020, launched his campaign on Tuesday and promised to continue his support of President Donald Trump and the “America First” […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is continuing to promote the Yellowhammer State for its key role in America’s space and national defense industries. Strong posted two different examples on social media this week, demonstrating Alabama’s importance when it comes to keeping the nation secure. RELATED: Dale Strong: ‘Everyone knows that U.S. Space Command Headquarters should […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is asking California’s top environmental agency for answers as the state appears to be ignoring Congress’ reversal of three key electric vehicle standards. Palmer, who sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, recently joined his colleagues in sending a letter to the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support for President Trump’s plan to combat crime in Washington D.C. Trump announced Monday that he is placing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. “This is liberation day in D.C. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes that President Donald Trump is following Alabama’s lead when it comes to combatting crime in Washington D.C. Trump announced Monday that he is placing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. “This is liberation […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are praising President Donald Trump’s accomplishments during his first 200 days in office. The lawmakers highlighted his successes at the border, the passing of the tax cuts, and what the president has done to help the U.S. economy. RELATED: Katie Britt details how the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is […]

Legislators decided to delay an expensive contract with a law firm this week after three attorneys were caught using ChatGPT to create court filings containing fake case law. The $200,000 Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) legal contract for William Lunsford of Butler Snow was put on hold by the Contract Review Committee, Thursday. “This is […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is backing up President Donald Trump’s effort to make Washington D.C. great again. After a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer was brutally beaten in the city earlier this week, Trump told D.C. authorities that they better get their act together or he will “federalize” the city. “We’re going to […]

The Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover is responding to criticism after cancelling comedian Michael Rapaport’s show Tuesday night. The venue said it chose to cancel the show over concerns of a “potentially volatile situation” and “planned protests” over Rapaport’s strong support of Israel. “In the days leading up to the performance, The Stardome received over […]

As 2026 begins to shift the political landscape in the Yellowhammer State, State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) is thinking about going from the Alabama House to the U.S. House. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is expected to announces his bid for the U.S. Senate in the coming days during a public event in Sylvania. Moore […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is criticizing Democrats in the Texas Legislature who fled to Illinois in an attempt to stifle Republicans’ ability to lawfully redistrict the state. Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois over the weekend, preventing the Texas House of Representatives from reaching a basic quorum on Monday. This prevents the lawmaking body from […]

State Sen. Larry Stutts (R-Tuscambia) says he is planning to file a bill next session that will reform the Certificate of Needs Laws in the Yellowhammer State. Alabama Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board exercises the authority to accept or deny certain health care providers’ applications to offer or expand various services. Stutts filed a […]

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is sending a message to GOP elected officials that they are expected to appoint fellow Republicans to key positions in the state. Members of the ALGOP State Executive Committee voted Saturday to pass a bylaw that would allow the party to disqualify an elected GOP official if they appoint a […]

In a city grappling with chronic truancy, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s latest solution isn’t stricter enforcement, parental accountability, or school reform — it’s handing out cash. Woodfin announced an initiative that will give random families in his city $500 if their children attend school on the first day. “Parents/guardians, if your child/children are registered AND […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are praising President Donald Trump’s job on the U.S. economy after the Commerce Department reported strong growth Wednesday. Gross domestic product jumped 3% for the April through June period, according to figures adjusted for seasonality and inflation, which is higher than the 2.5% most economists expected. U.S. Rep. Barry […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) thinks members of the former Obama administration should be held accountable for pushing out the narrative that Donald Trump colluded with the Russians to help his Presidential campaign in 2016. Earlier this month, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents that she said shows the Obama administration fabricated intelligence […]

Jared Hudson believes he is the right man to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator because he is not a typical politician. Hudson officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator in May. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against […]