All of us simply want to feel safe. Safe at home. Safe at work. Safe at school. Safe while driving. Safe while shopping. Safe while spending time with our family and friends. But how many of us who reside in Montgomery can honestly say we possess the sense of safety and security that is so […]

A pair of high-profile Democrats have thrown their political backing into a Jefferson County Commission district race. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have endorsed Birmingham developer David Silverstein for Tuesday’s special election to fill the vacated Jefferson County Commission District 5 seat. The endorsements were featured in mailers Silverstein’s campaign […]

The current director of Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) is defending an LGBTQ+ event that took place there last month. The “Invisible No More: Alabama’s LGBTQ+ History” event drew criticism from lawmakers who believe the event went beyond the role of the agency in teaching and preserving Alabama history. Join us tomorrow for […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is getting support from some of his Senate collogues in his effort to change the Pentagon’s policy on abortions for members of the military. Last week, President Joe Biden slammed Tuberville for continuing to hold up military promotions. “I’d be willing to talk to him if I thought there’s any […]

In an interview with Fox News this morning, former president and 2024 frontrunner Donald Trump caught up with Maria Bartiromo on topics ranging from President Joe Biden, competition in the upcoming GOP primary, the economy, national security and more.  As the subject of reforming the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is on the minds of […]

The recently completed regular session of the Alabama Legislature was a success. It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend. Both the General Fund Budget and the Education Budget had historic amounts of money. Most of the focus of the session was on budgeting, as it […]

All six Republican members of the Alabama congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the full House Friday on a largely partisan vote of 219 to 210 and now goes to the Senate. Alabama’s lone Democrat in Congress, U.S. Rep. […]

As the diabetes crisis continues to impact America, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is taking steps to ensure all Alabamians have access to a life-saving necessity for those battling the disease: Affordable insulin. Approximately 568,000 Alabamians – constituting nearly 12% of the population – have been diagnosed with diabetes. The direct medical expenses for diabetics […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl has been named to the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements, the ALGOP announced. “I am thrilled to have been selected to serve as a member of the Committee on Arrangements, and I am very excited about the opportunity to represent the State of Alabama as the COA prepares […]

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin moved the ball forward today in a legislative caper with U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the confirmation of more than 200 military promotions. Tuberville (R-Auburn) is holding up confirmations in response to a Biden administration policy directing Department of Defense funds toward out-of-state abortions for troops and their families stationed […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is pushing his colleagues in Congress to pass this year’s National Defense Authorization Act because it will help strengthen national security. Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, talked about the spending bill on the House floor Wednesday. This year’s NDAA is one of my proudest accomplishments as Chairman […]

During his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray heard some strong criticism from Republican lawmakers over what they called the “politicization” of the bureau. Alabama’s chief law enforcement officer reacted to Wray’s testimony and agreed there are problems with the agency that need to be addressed. Alabama Attorney General Steve […]

Anniston Army Depot may be about 1,000 miles away from Capitol Hill, but Wednesday it was front and center for Sen. Tommy Tuberville. The senator discussed the facility with Gen. Randy George, the nominee for Chief of Staff to the Army, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. “You know, tomorrow (Thursday), I’ll be meeting […]

During his months-long fight against the Biden administration’s influence on military policy, Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s picked up the support of veterans, service members, and perhaps quietly, top officials – in the stand he’s taking for the future of America’s military. Tuberville (R-Auburn) insists he won’t budge until the Pentagon reverses its policy subsidizing […]

U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt and Dale Strong said they’re proud to work with their GOP collogues in Congress to strengthen election integrity in America. The two Republican members of the Alabama congressional delegation are co-sponsoring the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act, which House Republicans introduced Monday. According to the bill’s summary, it will “promote […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has drawn harsh criticism in the past few days from members of the Democratic and Republican parties regarding his recent comments about white nationalism. Leadership from within his own party has even criticized him openly regarding the issue. However, on Wednesday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) stood firm and told reporters he is “sick” […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore told the director of the FBI that he is partially to blame for hurting the agency’s reputation. Moore (R-Enterprise) criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray during Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee. The American people have lost trust in the FBI. In today's @JudiciaryGOP hearing, I asked Director Wray why my constituents are fearful […]

Fayette County Commissioner Brad Cox announced he’s running to represent a region he knows well. The House District 16 seat was opened when former Rep. Kyle South left to head up the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.  “My experience as a public school teacher, county commissioner, pastor and banker makes me uniquely qualified to serve the […]

The ALGOP has announced that the qualifying process for two Alabama House Special Elections will open Monday at 8:30 a.m. and close July 25 5 p.m. House District 16 and House District 55’s House seats have been vacated by former Reps. Kyle South and Fred Plump. South stepped down to become president and CEO of […]

Presiding Judge Bill Lewis of Alabama’s 19th Judicial Circuit has announced his campaign for reelection. The circuit encompasses Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton counties.  “Practicing law across three states in both federal and state courts, I observed that the justice system was different based on who you were, where you were, and who you knew,” said […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor Monday to reiterate his commitment to maintaining his holds on various military promotions and defended himself from political attacks. Tuberville began his remarks by highlighting a list that Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the Senate Majority Leader, sent out to his fellow Democrats that didn’t even list the resolution […]

A few weeks ago, congressional testimony was released detailing two Internal Revenue Service whistleblowers claiming Hunter Biden had been given preferential treatment by the Justice Department. Soon after this was made public, Speaker (Kevin) McCarthy raised the possibility of the House beginning an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland for his role in the […]

Alabama’s rising national political capital is expected to possibly grow even more this fall. According to Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, the third Republican presidential primary debate for the 2024 election is set to take place in the Yellowhammer State this October. Haley’s comments caused a stir because the Republican National Committee has only announced […]

State Sen. Chris Elliot (R-Baldwin County) wants to send a message that the Alabama Department of History and Archives shouldn’t be pushing what he believes is a “woke” ideology. In response to the Archives hosting a LGBTQ+ event last month, the senator is going to put forward a bill during the upcoming special session that […]