Politics — Page 170
Mo Brooks is backing recent comments made by former Vice President Mike Pence about the current frontrunner in the GOP primary race.
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 […]
Andrew Sorrell said he's excited about the chances of school choice reform passing next year because of recent comments by Gov. Kay Ivey.
The Space & Missile Defense Symposium. The Rocket City. 6,500 attendees. 250 agencies, businesses affiliated with the nation’s space and missile defense industry. Military representatives from the U.S. and allies. But one glaring absence – the U.S. Space Command. Its booth was empty. The command, which last week reversed a planned move to Huntsville’s Redstone […]
Nikki Haley said that while she doesn't like Biden's abortion policy, she also doesn't like Tuberville's approach to countering it.
I’ve written twice in the last few months about the broken justice system that is unfairly targeting President Trump for exercising his First Amendment rights, while overlooking and distracting from Hunter Biden’s shady business dealings. Since then, the attacks on President Trump have gotten even worse, and we’ve continued finding out more about Joe Biden’s […]
The Alabama Republican Party voted to ban GOP school board and superintendent candidates from accepting campaign donations from the Alabama Education Association. The vote was one of several actions the ALGOP took at its summer meeting Saturday. The meeting capped a weekend that started with a visit Friday night from former President Donald Trump that […]
It wasn't too long ago when Alabama seemed to matter little in the national political landscape in comparison to some of its neighbors. However, that could be changing. The first and maybe primary reason for this recent political growth on the national level is the fact that Alabama's elected representatives in Washington D.C. are now in positions almost completely across the board that can in someway benefit the state and its political capital.
Aderholt told Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," that Congress can use the power of the purse to push back against the decision.
Trump endorsed the idea to expand the interstate during his speech at the ALGOP state dinner in Montgomery Friday night.
Former President Donald Trump spoke to a sold-out audience of over 2,700 at the annual Alabama Republican Party summer dinner in Montgomery on Friday. Trump, who launched his reelection campaign last November
We are continuing this week with our summer series on Big Jim Folsom – Alabama’s most colorful governor. Those of us who grew up in and around Alabama politics have coined a descriptive term for a person who is obsessed with seeking political office constantly and tirelessly without reservation or concern for their physical, mental […]
Former President Donald Trump has secured the endorsement of Alabama’s U.S. House GOP delegation and Sen. Tommy Tuberville for his presidential campaign. Trump made the announcement ahead of his appearance tonight in Montgomery. In addition to the congressmen, Trump also announced endorsements from Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate, and the totality of […]
Wardynski thinks the president's decision is putting his personal politics over the national security of the country.
Riley Gaines is supposed to be one of the featured guests for the "See you at the library" gathering August 5th.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt shared this week she’s secured nearly $1.1 billion in defense and military funding for Alabama her first year in office as a member of the Committee on Appropriations. Last week, Britt joined colleagues in advancing the FY2024 Defense Appropriations Act – which provides a total of $831.3 billion in discretionary funding […]
The next frontier of the Space Command HQ basing fight, which this week took its most significant turn in years, may be in a congressional investigation. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, reiterated a charge he made last month against Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Space Command Commander Gen. James […]
The Alabama Republican Party and Alabama Education Association leadership have become increasingly at odds with one another over rules and legislation that has been proposed recently. The rule change at the center of the latest debate has been suggested by ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. The new rule, if enacted, would prohibit campaign contributions from state […]
Strong believes Space Command Gen. Dickinson lied to him about the decision on whether to relocate the Space Command HQ to Huntsville.
Members of the Alabama House Congressional delegation are reacting to the latest controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump.
Two state lawmakers who played a leading role in the renewal and expansion of Alabama’s economic incentives – known as the Game Plan – were honored as the Economic Development Association of Alabama’s “Legislators of the Year.” The EDAA presented Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) and Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) with the recognition Monday during its […]
One hundred years ago, President Warren Harding died unexpectedly. Occupying the White House for a little more than 2 1/2 years, he was a popular president, having been elected with the largest margin of victory of any presidential candidate before or since. Following his death, several scandals, both public and private, tarnished his reputation and […]
Former President Donald Trump and Sen. Tommy Tuberville are set to take the stage Friday night at the Alabama Republican Party’s summer dinner in Montgomery. “We are pleased to announce that Senator Tommy Tuberville will introduce the President at Friday night’s ALGOP Summer Dinner,” ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said. “President Trump and Senator Tuberville are […]
As all 535 members of Congress leave D.C. for an annual August recess, Alabama’s lawmakers shared with Yellowhammer News how they’ll be spending their time: Rep. Robert Aderholt “The congressman kicked off his August district work period last week with visits to Cullman, Jasper and a town hall in Moulton. During the rest of August, […]

