Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he knows the look on former President Donald Trump’s face in Thursday’s mugshot.  In fact, he’s been on the receiving end of something similar, he said.  “I’ve seen President Trump with that look a couple times, playing golf with him, when he’s missed a putt, or I’ve beat him in a […]

State Treasurer Young Boozer has been working diligently to bring aid to the state’s most “distressed” colleges and universities through a $30 million loan program. Boozer had asked Attorney General Steve Marshall about the constitutionality of the program. Today, Boozer announced Marshall had replied the program can be launched. “We are in receipt of a […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate the decision to keep Space Command in Colorado. The decision contradicts the GAO’s report recommending Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the command’s headquarters. Rogers (R-Saks), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, labeled President Biden’s selection of Colorado Springs as “preferential decision-making.” “National […]

Recently, I joined Reps. Mike Rogers, Dale Strong, and Gary Palmer to address many of Alabama’s business leaders about what we are working on in Washington to help Alabama and this nation succeed. One of the biggest concerns we all share is countering the economic threat China poses to the United States. The Chinese Communist […]

President Biden’s request for $24 billion in additional funding to Ukraine and $12 billion in FEMA disaster relief funding would traffic weaker immigration policies into existence, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said.  Biden’s $40 billion request to Congress includes $4 billion in funding for “humanitarian” and migration management needs – with more than $600 million of […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Christy Edwards in her reelection bid for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. The primary election is March 5, 2024. Edwards is the youngest female state-wide elected official and the youngest woman elected to an Alabama appellate court.  “We are fortunate to have members of our appellate courts that […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and other Republican members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are demanding the Department of Defense halt an auction of construction materials intended for the southern border. The senators sent their concerns in a letter Tuesday to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Tuesday They believe the DoD is trying to get […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl said a small animal populating Alabama beaches should be taken off the endangered species list. Carl (R-Mobile) joined FM Talk 106.5 “Midday Mobile” radio show Monday and said the Alabama beach mouse is causing problems for businesses on the coast. “I think that beach mice is a great example of what’s […]

The chairman of the Alabama Republican Party said his party is attracting more minority voters because they are turned off by the radical agenda of the Democratic Party. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program,” that minority voters aren’t happy with “woke policies” being pushed by Democrats. “It’s already starting to happen, […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is pressing for a thorough examination of the U.S. Space Command headquarters basing decision.  Getting Marshall’s attention are revelations that commanding Gen. James Dickinson made a significant personal property purchase near the location ultimately selected by President Joe Biden under his counsel.  The $1.5 million acquisition of a 20-acre ranch […]

President Pro Tem of the Alabama Senate Greg Reed (R-Jasper) shared a video recapping the accomplishments of lawmakers during the legislative session which ran from March to June.  “I’m excited about the opportunity we had in the legislative session in 2023,” he said. “We had a great session with many priorities for the Alabama senators. […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has formally invited military officials involved in the U.S. Space Command basing decision to testify before the committee.  President Biden announced the decision to locate the headquarters in Colorado Springs one day before Congress left for August recess, despite all government reports indicating Redstone […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has enlisted the support of rappers Dirty, Deuce Komradz, Rubberband OG, JR Boss, D’Aye, Hefe, Super Nard, Self Made, Rle Ant and Skagletti for a “Rock the Boat Vote” rally ahead of today’s municipal election.  Reed is seeking re-election to his second term as mayor. While officially billed as a “Turn […]

With just two words, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville got his point across for the likelihood of Republicans convincing him to lift the holds he has placed on military promotions over an abortion policy. According to Newsmax, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), former 2016 running mate of Hillary Clinton, told reporters last week that he believes […]

It’s not just Republicans who believe partisan politics played a role in President Joe Biden’s decision to keep the Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs. This month, Biden reversed the decision to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal. Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels agrees with some of his Republican colleagues that politics […]

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones ganged up on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan over his promotion of the idea that third-party candidates viably “offer an alternative” to 2024 presidential nominees.  He took a swipe at No Labels in the process. “So if @GovLarryHogan is interested in choices why doesn’t he challenge Trump in the Republican primaries? […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks took another shot at his political-ally-turned-nemesis, Donald Trump, saying he should drop out of the 2024 presidential election. “GOP & USA need a candidate of good character, not a likely convicted felon who loses badly to #JoeBiden,” Brooks (R-Huntsville) posted on X.  .@realDonaldTrump drop out of presidential race for good […]

In one of the most important elections in decades, Montgomerians will go to the polls Tuesday and cast ballots to determine the direction and the future of our city for years to come. As I have walked neighborhoods and knocked on doors in every corner of Montgomery over the past several weeks, countless residents have […]

We will continue this week with the saga of Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Jim Folsom Jr. shared a story about his father’s early political life. Big Jim always knew that he wanted to go into politics, so he jumped right in. His hometown of Elba in Coffee County was in […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is once again fighting for a state’s right to ban certain transgender procedures on minors. Marshall filed a multistate brief defending Missouri’s transgender law Thursday. The brief was critical of the group suing that state over the bill. The latest WPATH standards are gender ideology talking points masquerading as medical […]

As an informal group of state legislators is studying the issue of legalized gambling, one state senator doesn’t believe it has much of a chance of making through next session. On WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” Thursday, State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) responded to the idea of potential gambling or a lottery bill coming up […]

GOP presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy is laying down some hardline rules in his bid for the top of the ticket.  Although polling considerably behind former President Donald Trump, interest in Ramaswamy’s “anti-woke” agenda is growing. RELATED: Alabama to play important role in 2024 GOP primary He shared the fundamentals on Twitter yesterday: TRUTH. 1. God […]

Former U.S. Reps. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) and Joe Cunningham (D-S.C.) will be the keynote speakers at the Business Council of Alabama’s annual “Evening for Progress.”  This year’s event will be Nov.1 in Birmingham with proceeds supporting BCA’s political arm, ProgressPAC. Last year, BCA honored the service of U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) who retired after […]

President Joe Biden and other Democrats celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act on Wednesday, sparking praise and criticism from Alabama’s congressional delegation. “Bidenomics is anchored in what’s always worked best for the country: investing in America, investing in Americans,” Biden said. “Because when we invest in ourselves, when we strengthen the middle […]