Politics — Page 117

Simpson pre-filed HB49 that would allow for the death penalty for certain persons convicted of raping a child. 

Project 2025 is a 920-page document put forward by the Heritage Foundation, a D.C. conservative think tank.

According to government figures, as of the end of August, 530,000 migrants from these four countries had flown into the U.S. under the policy.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a new digital billboard campaign in Birmingham to galvanize support for Israel – in direct contrast to a nearby “Stand with Palestine” billboard adjacent to his. Marshall launched a “Stand with Israel” message on October 7, the one-year anniversary of Hamas beginning their brutal assault on Israel, which continues […]

As Christians, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history. Recent studies show a startling revelation—only 51% of Christians in America are planning to vote in the upcoming election. This is startling to me considering the importance of this election and the responsibility of believers to engage in participate in civic engagement. The implications […]

Vice President Harris’ campaign has proposed $25,000 in government downpayment assistance to help Americans afford homes. Many economists, however, have criticized this. Why might government cash not help families buy homes? Housing has certainly become less affordable. The National Association of Realtors’ affordability index hit an all-time low in 2022 and got worse in 2023. […]

Second Congressional District candidate Caroleene Dobson has announced that if elected she will immediately push the federal government to become more transparent in its placement of migrants, illegal immigrants, or other foreign nationals in communities across the country. 

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeal by an Alabama fertility clinic seeking to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a couple whose embryo was destroyed. The decision leaves intact a February ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court to allow litigation against Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine to proceed. The […]

Today marks one year since the Islamic terrorist organization, Hamas, attacked Israel's civilian population on the border dividing the Middle Eastern country and the area of the Gaza Strip. The surprise rampage ended in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis with around 250 being taken hostage.

As another dangerous and potentially deadly hurricane is set to make landfall in Florida in a few days, communities in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina are still struggling to get all the necessary federal assistance to recover and rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, the response from the Biden-Harris administration has been […]

Following the Alabama Crimson Tide’s loss to Vanderbilt University on Saturday night, Montgomery mayor Steven Reed commented on the defeat. Alabama lost 40-35 and Reed celebrated the loss shortly after: https://x.com/stevenlouisreed/status/1842715598733640140?s=46 Grayson Everett is the State and Political Editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

A highly experienced attorney and candidate for Jefferson County Probate Court Judge Place 1, John Amari, has announced the airing of his first TV campaign advertisement ahead of the November 5th election.

In a recent letter, Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined a group of fellow Republican legislators demanding answers from Merrick Garland after the Department of Justice failed to prevent illegal aliens across the U.S. from registering to vote in upcoming federal elections.

When former President Donald Trump was announced at the Alabama Crimson Tide’s home matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs last Saturday, the crowd of more than 100,000 college football fans erupted into cheers and chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A.” However, just one month before the big game, Trump was not scheduled to make it to Tuscaloosa. “About […]

Rep. Barry Moore: From the border to the ballot box

This week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released statistics revealing that the Biden-Harris Administration released more than 425,000 convicted criminals into our country this year. This includes 13,000 murderers and nearly 16,000 sex offenders. American families do not support the invasion this Administration has allowed into our country. In July, a Gallup poll found that […]

Energy security means national security, plain and simple.   Access to abundant natural resources that can be used for energy generation gives us the ability to keep the lights on and power our society. Without access to cheap, reliable and consistent energy sources, it becomes increasingly difficult to give communities, employers, local businesses, schools, churches, law […]

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Senator Katie Britt is urging women across the United States to talk to their healthcare providers, get regular screenings, and set up a comprehensive treatment plan if necessary.

Some of Alabama's political leaders are reacting to news that the Biden-Harris administration spent FEMA funds to help illegal immigrants. 

Palmer said this is the wrong move by the DOJ, and also said this is another reason Congress needs to pass the SAVE Act. 

In a Thursday morning debate hosted by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and WSFA 12 News, Republican Caroleene Dobson and Democrat Shomari Figures clashed over health care, the economy, and U.S. foreign policy now just over 30 days until the 2024 general election.  Dobson, a real estate lawyer and political newcomer, harped on the failures […]

As the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) begins its first strike since 1977, fierce criticism of the decision made by the union's leadership to orchestrate a mass walkout has grown across the country.

Kelvin Datcher was officially elected to Alabama House District 52 after defeating Republican Erskine Brown Jr. in Tuesday’s special election to fill the vacancy left by longtime, former State Rep. John Rogers. Datcher garnered 1,124 votes (84%) to Brown’s 218 votes (16%) according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. Voter turnout […]

After last night's dominant performance in the 2024 CBS Vice Presidential Debate, Ohio Senator JD Vance drew unanimous praise from Alabama's elected officials for his quick work defeating the Governor of Minnesota and Democrat nominee for VP, Tim Walz.

Members of Alabama's Congressional delegation are showing their support for the state of Israel in the wake of Iran's missile attack.