Our country is in the throes of a mental health crisis, and it’s our kids who are suffering the most. While social media is far from the only contributor, it stands out as a major culprit. As a mom, it worries me for my own kids and their friends. As a Senator, it makes me […]

President Trump recently announced Paul Atkins as his choice to lead the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). The appointment of Atkins, which is pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate, is a significant development for businesses and consumers in Alabama. In announcing the pick, President Trump hailed his new SEC nominee as a “proven leader […]

As my time representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in Washington comes to an end, I have been reflecting on why I ran for Congress and some of the things my team and I have done for south Alabama.  I never thought I’d end up running for political office, much less for Congress. I spent most […]

I have visited all 67 counties in Alabama, and I have been in many of the churches spotlighted in Alabama Faith.  I am convinced that one of the greatest assets of our state is our rich network of faith communities. We certainly have some incredible high-steeple, stained glass churches, but you can also find across […]

Despite the joy and reverence in recognizing Jesus’ birthyesterday, Americans faced a hard reality – the costs of celebrating Christmas in 2024 for the average family were up over 5% from last year.

If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve likely read about President Trump’s desire to take back control of the Panama Canal. While this may seem completely random, taking back control of the Panama Canal is hugely important to the security and economic success of the United States because we are the number one user […]

As is my custom, my year-end columns highlight the lives of legendary Alabama political figures who passed away during the year. Elbert Peters, a Republican Party icon, passed away in the waning days of 2023 at age 90.

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  Will the DOGE find the promised $2 trillion in wasteful spending to cut?  Eliminating “wasteful” spending may prove harder than expected.

Seventy-five years ago, William Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, an accomplishment that was significant enough, but what he said in his acceptance speech is perhaps even more significant and timeless. The dawning nuclear age of the 1940s called into question the viability of civilization and continued existence of mankind. Science was in […]

In a recent interview, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall explained why he’s constantly suing the Biden administration. “When we see … the paychecks of Alabamians impaired as a result of what goes on in D.C., then I think that we have an obligation to act,” he said. “And so sometimes people want to just default and […]

During the last session of the legislature, Governor Kay Ivey, Speaker of the House, Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Senate President Pro Tem, Greg Reed, along with the business leaders of the state made the “Working for Alabama” program their priority.

Throughout my first term in Congress, I have heard from hundreds of constituents about mail delivery services and the rapid decline of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Residents, businesses, and postal workers deserve better than the leadership they are getting from USPS headquarters. Many North Alabama residents tell me they experience delays in mail delivery […]

The American people have spoken loud and clear. They delivered the Republican Party majorities in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives and sent President Donald J. Trump back to the White House. With this electoral triumph achieved, it is time to unite as a nation and get America back on track. The sweeping results at the ballot box confirm the American people want conservative, commonsense solutions to the challenges we all face. President Trump has proven time and again that […]

As a proud small business owner and advocate for Montgomery’s economic vitality, I am disappointed by the City Council’s recent amendment to Section 3-9 of the Code of Ordinance, restricting hours of operation for businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. This ordinance delivers a significant setback to our small business community and sends the wrong […]

As the United States looks toward the future, many Americans are turning their hopes to Donald Trump. His campaign has reignited a sense of peace, confidence, and determination in the nation, inspiring optimism for what lies ahead. Trump’s presidency brought economic growth, border security, and a renewed sense of American pride, and his return to […]

Those of us who were born and raised during the Cold War fully understand how dangerous, destructive, and deadly communism and communist regimes have been. Communism is to blame for the deaths over 100 million people and for the trampling of basic human rights for more than 1.5 billion people around the world. The United […]

Cryptocurrency policy is rapidly emerging as one of the most complex and controversial topics in American politics. Many voters and elected officials have never had the opportunity to interact with the crypto market and therefore don’t have a clear understanding of how it works or its potential. This lack of information and confusion can lead […]

Back when I served as a County Commissioner in Pickens County, I constantly searched for ways to save money because I wanted to be a responsible steward of the people’s money. I wasn’t alone.

Our legendary governor of the 1940s and 1950s was the giant, cartoonish character James E. “Big Jim” Folsom. Ole Big Jim ran against the big businesses of Birmingham – big banks, utilities, and U.S. Steel – and labeled them the “Big Mules.” He campaigned on the back of a flatbed truck in every hamlet in […]

Alabama stands at a historic crossroads. The digital divide is a stark reality in our state, particularly in communities across my district in the Black Belt. While urban areas enjoy the benefits of high-speed internet, many rural residents are left in the dark, unable to access the essential tools and opportunities of today’s 21st century […]

Yesterday afternoon, President Biden issued a “Full and Unconditional Pardon” for any and all offenses his son Hunter committed or may have committed for the past decade. Despite repeatedly saying he would not pardon Hunter for his many serious crimes, President Biden has gone back on his word, made a mockery of our justice system, […]

We should be thankful as a nation that electing a president has matured. Two hundred years ago, it seemed certain that Andrew Jackson would be the next President of the United States. Any casual observer would notice that he had won the popular vote and was on track to win the vote in the Electoral […]

The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game – one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides friends and families. It is bragging rights for the […]

Our nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated every day. They have bravely put their lives on the line so that Americans can walk freely. In November we celebrate numerous veteran-related holidays: The Marine Corps’ Birthday, National Veteran Small Business Week, and Veterans Day, to name a few. It is on days like these that I […]