Politics — Page 175

Former President Donald Trump issued some high praise Sunday night to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville at the Oakland County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner in Michigan. “So many of my friends are sitting right out there,” Trump said. “One of the great senators, one of the most powerful people. By the way, an incredible football […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt  is fighting back against the latest attempt by the Biden administration to ban gas stoves. “Personally, I think the Biden Administration should be more concerned with the financial crunch Americans are feeling at their kitchen tables rather than taking away their kitchen appliances,” Britt (R-Montgomery) said on Twitter. Personally, I think […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer thinks President Joe Biden is putting America’s national security in danger with his push for more renewable energy. During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Thursday, a top Environmental Protection Agency official tasked with guiding the Biden administration’s emissions regulation policies, Joseph Goffman, testified to lawmakers. Goffman is the Principal […]

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin has qualified to run in the special election for Jefferson County Commission, his campaign announced. The commission seat became vacant June 1 after former Commissioner Steve Ammons resigned to become CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance. Bolin has raised more than $30,000 since announcing his candidacy in late […]

U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers and Dale Strong secured major victories for Alabama in the recent markup of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act. The annual process shapes America’s defense policies and funding.  “Providing for our nation’s defense is the top priority for the House Armed Services Committee and I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan […]

In his continuing fight for the U.S. Space Command, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation to remove politics from the selection process of federal leases or property. This move is in the wake of reports President Biden has considered overriding the Air Force’s decision naming Huntsville the future home of SPACECOM. Many suspect that the […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on JPMorgan Chase to halt what he believes to be religious and political discrimination against their customers. Conservatives continue to take backlash from ‘woke’ corporations that openly discriminate against customers for their religious or political affiliations by denying access to banking services. We are fighting back! @Chase @jpmorgan […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong criticized President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday over the plea deal made with the president’s son. Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax. He will also enter  into a pretrial diversion agreement over a possession of […]

Since taking office, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been at the forefront of combating the push by China to gain influence within the United States. In his latest effort, Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would block Chinese ownership of American crypto companies. Tuberville sent oversight letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the […]

Lawmakers chosen for redistricting process

State lawmakers are gearing up for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the current map violates the Voting Rights Act.  A three-judge federal district court ordered the Legislature to pass a new congressional district map by July 21. If the Legislature fails to meet this […]

A member of the Houston County Board of Registrars has been removed from office, according to Secretary of State Wes Allen. In a news release, Allen said he removed Dorothy Robbins from the Houston County Board of Registrars as a result of multiple violations. “We simply will not allow someone who has operated in this […]

Alabama continues to affirm its position as one of the most military-friendly states in the U.S. as new bills are signed into law, according to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth. The package includes legislation that bolsters support for active military members, veterans, and their families. “Military service is a deep commitment for those who sign the […]

Rep. Carl: One year since Roe v. Wade

A year ago this week, the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision in a landmark victory for the pro-life movement. The Supreme Court said in its decision: “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and […]

Former Vice President Mike Pence still thinks the Space Command Headquarters should be located in Huntsville. The presidential candidate was in the Rocket City last Friday as a guest speaker for the Christian Men’s Conference at the Von Braun Center. “With the launch of Space Force, I think there is no better place than Huntsville […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is still committed to blocking some military promotions in an effort to pressure the Defense Department to end its abortion policy for servicemembers, despite receiving some backlash on the issue. The department’s new policy funds travel and paid time off for servicemembers and dependents seeking an elective abortion. According to The […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes it’s time for Congress to act and stop the weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice. The congressman said the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump is just the latest example of the politicization of the DOJ. Moore, who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, discussed the issue […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman the House Armed Services Committee, is criticizing the Secretary of Defense over faults in his After Action Review of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL expressed his disappointment to Secretary Austin in the lack of accountability and transparency from DoD in the classified AAR concerning the Biden […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said he was disappointed that more school choice reforms weren’t passed this year, but believes they will come up again in the future. Friday on Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Wahl recapped the positives and negatives from this year’s legislative session. “Not everything got across the finish line, but […]

WASHINGTON — Rep. Robert Aderholt announced a major development this week for the future of the Space Command headquarters while a long-overdue decision from Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall hangs in the balance. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Aderholt introduced bipartisan language in FY2024 military construction appropriations that would effectively freeze funding […]

Former Vice President and current presidential candidate Mike Pence will take part in the Gridiron Men’s Conference in Huntsville this weekend. Pence told Dale Jackson the conference brings people together around what he thinks the country needs more of: faith, freedom and family.  “We’re looking forward to being in Alabama today and speaking at a […]

The Alabama Department of Archives and History sparked some backlash from lawmakers after hosting an LGBTQ+ event Thursday. ADAH announced the “Invisible No More: Alabama’s LGBTQ+ History” event on Twitter Wednesday. Join us tomorrow for the next installment in our Food For Thought lunchtime lecture series! In this presentation, Dr. Maigen Sullivan of the Invisible […]

U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said he’s “proud” of this year’s Agriculture Appropriations bill that was recently voted out of committee. The $25.3 billion bill invests in programs at the USDA and Food and Drug Administration, and is now headed to the full House for approval. The amount of funding is 2% less than the […]

Sen. Katie Britt continues to increase her standing at the highest legislative level of government – which she pledges to leverage for Alabama’s “people, values and interests” and a perspective as the only mother of school-age children in the U.S. Senate.  Reported by The Hill, Britt (R-Montgomery) has joined a team of Senate Republicans who […]

A special election has been called by Gov. Kay Ivey for Alabama House District 55, which is now vacant due to the resignation of former State Rep. Fred Plump.  Plump resigned in May after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud conspiracy and obstruction of justice, linked to a probe into malfeasance related to the […]