U.S. Sen. Katie Britt today doubled down on her support of President Donald Trump amid his prosecution by Democratic District Attorney Fani Willis in Atlanta. On “Alabama Morning News with JT,” Britt (R-Montgomery) reaffirmed her belief that Trump was being targeted for political reasons. On Tuesday, she said the United States must be “a constitutional […]

Not content with President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to erase the Second Amendment and make lawful gun ownership a rarity, fringe liberals within the administration are now implementing “bow control” policies by targeting and threatening schools that offer archery and hunting programs to students. Using flawed logic that only a socialist committed to spreading their […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Fayette County Commissioner Brad Cox for the vacant House District 16 seat ahead of the Oct. 24 special election. Former Rep. Kyle South stepped down in June to assume the role of president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.  The district covers all of Fayette […]

The mainstream media is using a slow August news cycle to attack Alabama values and the stand being taken by conservative leaders against recklessness from Democrats in Washington, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.  In an appearance this morning on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” Britt expressed, at greater length, a fundamental argument to end […]

Despite what author Thomas Wolfe wrote, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong proved you can go home again. The freshman congressman was greeted by a full house Wednesday in Huntsville’s Von Braun Center for the Washington Update luncheon. Strong (R-Monrovia) spoke In front of a crowded room at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, U.S. Rep. Dale […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders are showing their displeasure with the commanding general of Space Command after it was revealed he bought a $1.5 million house and property in Colorado. According to records released by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, Gen. James Dickinson bought a 20-acre ranch in April; the $1.5 million property includes a two-story […]

Officials at the Pentagon are sticking by their abortion policy despite U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s military holds. Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to place holds on Pentagon general and flag -officer promotions due to the Department of Defense’s decision to pay abortion-related expenses for servicemembers with taxpayer dollars. Wednesday, the Pentagon said there are no plans to […]

As the summer sun continues to cast its warm glow over Montgomery, Ala., another significant event is quickly approaching: The City of Montgomery municipal election scheduled for Aug. 22. The upcoming municipal election presents a pivotal opportunity for every citizen to shape the future of our vibrant community. While state and national elections may capture […]

Tim Howe has been named chief of staff by Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed. He will replace Derek Trotter. Howe, who will begin his new role Aug. 28, most recently served as vice president of Public Finance at Stifel in Montgomery. Trotter served in the post for five regular sessions and six special sessions. […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took off the gloves today in an interview on “The Jeff Poor Show” when asked about the latest round of indictments against former President Donald Trump.  She said Trump is being prosecuted “because of where he stands on issues” and “what he was able to accomplish in the America First agenda.” […]

The Alabama congressional delegation was quick in reacting to the newest indictment against former President Donald Trump. Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted by a Fulton County (Ga.) grand jury Monday. The 41-count indictment includes 13 charges against the former president and current leader in the Republican presidential primary race. An Atlanta-based grand […]

This week marks two years since President Biden’s botched and cowardly withdrawal from Afghanistan that resulted in 13 American servicemembers losing their lives to senseless violence. Months before the withdrawal, President Trump had started planning a peaceful, pragmatic withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of U.S. involvement, and most agreed it was time for the […]

Alabama recently received notification that we are in line to receive more than $1 billion in funding from the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. For years, Republicans in the Alabama Legislature have recognized the importance of providing broadband connectivity to our underserved areas. The need for high-speed internet has become increasingly urgent, with […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is on a mission on and off the court.  Pearl, a proud Jewish-American and advocate for Israel, took to Twitter today to voice his concerns over the Biden administration’s policies in the Middle East. It saddens and disappoints me to watch the Biden administration policies in the Middle […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is sending a strong message to China and Russia after the two countries participated in a naval patrol near Alaska. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, warships from the two countries held naval exercises involving aircraft and helicopters and repelled a mock enemy air raid. Rogers (R-Saks), who chairs the House […]

Alabama’s congressional leadership is becoming increasingly confident that President Biden doesn’t have a leg to stand on following his decision to reverse course in the permanent basing decision for the headquarters of U.S. Space Command.  During a panel discussion at the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) summer governmental affairs conference on Saturday, U.S. Reps. Mike […]

Four members of Alabama’s congressional delegation joined business leaders, economic developers and government officials this weekend for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual governmental affairs conference in Point Clear.  During a panel discussion that covered ground on topics ranging from federal spending priorities and getting budgets passed to energy policy and countering the economic […]

We continue this week with our series of stories about Alabama’s most colorful governor, the legendary Big Jim Folsom. Big Jim was a true politician, and he was not above straddling the fence, but at least he was honest about it. When asked a tough question about a complex or difficult issue, Ol’ Big Jim […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is continuing to show his support for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions in the Senate. The ALGOP Senate Executive Committee recently passed a resolution condemning President Joe Biden for his administration’s policy of paying for abortion-related expenses of those serving in the military. In response to […]

ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s pro-jobs political affiliate, today endorsed eight incumbents seeking re-election in the 2024 appellate court races. “ProgressPAC does not take endorsements lightly,” said ProgressPAC Chairman Mark Drew of Protective Life Corp. “We are endorsing these candidates because of their proven track record of fairly interpreting and impartially applying the law […]

Iran has a history of taking American hostages that goes back to 1979 and the Carter Administration. The latest group of hostages – five Iranian-Americans – were held in Tehran’s Evin Prison for several years. Their charges were based upon violating sanctions against the Muslim country. That was until President Joe Biden agreed to pay […]

The state is in an “exciting and transformational time,” Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday during her State of the State Luncheon today with the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce. “Y’all, we are truly in the middle of an exciting and transformational time for our state,” she said. “In fact, this calendar year alone, I have already […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is backing recent comments made by former Vice President Mike Pence about the current frontrunner in the GOP presidential primary race. Pence has been claiming that former President Donald Trump “demanded” he “chose between him and the Constitution” when he asked the vice president to reject electors Jan. 6. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with 20 other state attorneys general, is rolling out strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule targeting coal, natural gas, and oil-fired power plants.  They say the EPA is unlawfully leveraging a specific clause in the Clean Air Act to push potentially dozens of plants […]