Both of Alabama's U.S. Senators are showing their support for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense.

Bitcoin has reach an all-time high value after crossing the $100,000 threshold for the first time in history during the trading day on Wednesday. Exactly one month after the election as of Thursday, Bitcoin has absolutely soared since then. Valued at just over $68,000 entering Election Day, by Wednesday, November 6 it was already up […]

Senator Katie Britt is now meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.  On Tuesday, Britt shared that she has now spoken with both former Rep. Doug Collins and former Rep. Lee Zeldin about their upcoming roles in the administration if confirmed by the Senate.

Rep. Gary Palmer is defending a Tennessee state law currently being challenged by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Biden Administration banning transgender surgeries and medication for minors in the state.

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus is hoping that a bill to regulate vaping in the state will pass during next year's session. 

Marshall was at the court to show support for Tennessee's Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, who argued in favor of the ban. 

As President-elect Donald Trump begins to finalize nominations for his second administration, a handful of picks have come under fire from various elected officials and high-ranking bureaucrats within government agencies.

Alabama State Sen. Greg Albritton made his case for bringing the nuclear industry to south Alabama during an address to the Mobile County Municipal Association’s Nov. 21 meeting at Steele Creek Lodge. Albritton (R-Atmore) voiced opposition to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s fight against bringing the U.S.S. Enterprise, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, to Mobile for […]

State Rep. Randall Shedd (R-Cullman) has been named the recipient of the House Republican Caucus’ “Iron Award,” Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced on Wednesday. The award recognizes Republican legislators who foster teamwork and inspire their colleagues to reach their full potential through their words and actions.Oe Voted upon by members of the House Republican […]

In a move to ease travel to federal courthouses for residents, the U.S. House unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s bipartisan bill to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Specifically, H.R. 7177 will redraw divisional boundaries and assign counties to divisions with the closest courthouse — ensuring […]

Strong said he's not surprised about Biden pardoning his son and believes it might actually help Congress investigate the family's corruption.

Members of the Alabama Senate Republican Caucus elected State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) on Tuesday to step into the role of President Pro Tempore following the exit of State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) from the spot in November. The internal caucus vote held among the 27 Republican elected members of the Alabama Senate made a […]

As part of her on-going effort to encourage young women to become involved in state government, State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) announced on Tuesday that she is hosting the Second Annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol” on December 17.

Senator Tommy Tuberville has announced his full support of Pete Hegseth for the role of Secretary of Defense after meeting with the decorated veteran on Monday. Hegseth, a host for Fox News and Bronze Star recipient, is currently fighting attacks on his personal character from both leftists and a small contingent of establishment Republicans.

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said Republicans have a renewed sense of hope for the future due to President-elect Donald Trump recent victory. 

Rep. Dale Strong joined The Dale Jackson Show on Monday morning and discussed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's current director, the weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice, and Space Command's imminent relocation to Huntsville.

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, […]

President Joe Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon on Sunday absolving his son Hunter of any offenses against the U.S. that he may have committed over the last ten years. The decision from the President comes after maintaining for months that the younger Biden would not be granted a pardon and that 'No one is above the law.'

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 […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has announced that the state's 2024 General Election results have officially been certified by the Alabama State Canvassing Board.

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 […]

The Mayors of Auburn and Tuscaloosa are once again taking part in a friendly annual wager for the upcoming Iron Bowl that will benefit local charities. The two elected officials have agreed that if the Crimson Tide wins, Anders will make a $100 donation to the Tuscaloosa Pre-K Initiative.

Rep. Robert Aderholt's bill renaming the Guntersville Veterans Affairs Clinic in honor of Col. Ola Lee Mize Department, a Marshall County native and Medal of Honor recipient, has been signed by President Joe Biden.

This story originally appeared in The Art of Alabama Politics, an outlet dedicated to the the wild, weird, and wonderful history of Alabama politics. An assortment of Alabama governors and Thanksgiving turkeys…but apparently Lurleen Wallace did not get the memo about issuing a pardon.