U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), one of Alabama’s congressional delegation’s chief critics of President Joe Biden, on Tuesday joined his colleagues in demanding the president step down. The South Alabama congressman joined House Republicans in cosponsoring a resolution calling for the president to resign his duties as commander-in-chief. “President Biden’s leadership failures have directly resulted […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Tuesday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) in his reelection bid for the Alabama State Senate, serving District 17. Shelnutt, currently a Trussville realtor, formerly served as a math teacher and coach for a decade at Clay-Chalkville High School and Oneonta High School. He holds a […]

At the rally hosted by the Alabama Republican Party earlier this month, which featured former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth called for President Joe Biden’s impeachment for the handling of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The lieutenant governor followed up with an op-ed that reiterated his call and made a case for […]

If you need something done right, then do it yourself, as the old saying goes. But when it comes to enforcing U.S. immigration laws, state and local enforcement are prevented from doing it themselves, even while federal law enforcement officers are directed not to take certain enforcement actions — a policy established by the Biden […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Monday called for a special election for House District 76. The seat is now vacant due to the passing of State Rep. Thad McClammy (D-Montgomery), who held the office for more than two decades. The special primary election will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Candidates will have until […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Monday touted the achievements he and his staff have delivered for his constituents just eight months into serving his first term as Alabama’s freshman senator. Tuberville said he has sought to bring “common sense” to the nation’s capital. “The people of Alabama sent me to the Senate to be […]

Since the United States entered Afghanistan in 2001, there have been more than 2,300 U.S. military deaths, as well as civilian deaths, in the fight against the Taliban, ISIS and multiple other terrorist organizations. Last week, we saw this number grow by another 13 when American service members assisting in the Kabul evacuation efforts were […]

State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) on Monday announced that he will seek a third term in the Alabama House of Representatives, serving District 23. Hanes, a retired firefighter, is consistently recognized as one of the most conservative members of the state legislature, according to his voting record as rated by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Sunday took to social media to point to what he sees as hypocrisy on the part of the Democratic Party as progressives advocate for gun control measures domestically while a cache of equipment and weaponry has fallen into the hands of the Taliban in Afghanistan. According to reporting by […]

This past week will go down as one of, if not the worst, blunders by an American president in history. The ongoing withdrawal by President Joe Biden from Afghanistan has drawn worldwide scorn as Americans and allies have been stranded in the country surrounded by the Taliban, a group the United States had fought for […]

As of now, there are three pre-filed bills in the State House and one bill pre-filed in the State Senate tied to the so-called Critical Race Theory controversy, and each is expected to get consideration in the 2022 regular session. State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) is not convinced there is a need for that legislation. […]

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing back in June, U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defended a reading list that included materials about so-called Critical Race Theory. “I want to understand white rage, and I’m white,” Milley said during the hearing. On the heels of the collapse […]

Earlier this month, there was a considerable amount of buzz suggesting a solution to Alabama’s decades-long prison dilemma was imminent. With the possibility of federal COVID-19 relief money coming to the state to make up for the state’s lost tax receipts due to the pandemic, there had even been some discussion of a new women’s […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Friday announced his desire for President Joe Biden’s exit from the White House by employing all constitutionally available avenues. This includes resignation, the 25th Amendment, as well as Congress opening an impeachment inquiry against the sitting president. On Thursday, the North Alabama congressman called on Biden to resign from […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville-based Hometown Lenders on Thursday held its annual “Back the Blue” event at Toyota Field recognizing law enforcement with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall serving as keynote speaker. Hometown Lenders CEO Billy Taylor welcomed attendees and thanked present police officers for their service and dedication to keeping their communities safe. Hometown Lenders CEO […]

Newly-released polling was made public on Thursday which was commissioned by Alabama Daily News that showed U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) holding a significant lead in his bid to replace the retiring longtime-serving U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL). The poll, conducted by Cygnal, has Brooks leading the field at 40.8%. Former Business Council of Alabama […]

The Alabama Realtors Association, along with other plaintiffs, on Thursday dealt the Biden administration a major legal defeat as the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recently-extended eviction moratorium. The nation’s highest court overturned the Biden administration’s eviction moratorium, which was implemented to bar landlords from evicting tenants […]

As conditions on the ground in Kabul continue to deteriorate, more and more are speaking out against the Biden administration. Among those is U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), who has a very harsh opinion of President Joe Biden. During an appearance on Mobile talk radio FM Talk 106.5’s “Midday Mobile,” Carl reiterated a claim he […]

The deadliest terror attack on U.S. forces in a decade occurred when a suicide bomber killed 12 American service members on Thursday at Afghanistan’s Kabul airport. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has taken credit for the lethal strike. U.S. intelligence has confirmed that ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is […]

During a Wednesday speech to members of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), Sonny Brasfield issued a call to action for county governments to move past their pandemic-influenced approaches and begin tackling new challenges which lay ahead. Brasfield, who serves as the association’s executive director, sought to rally participants in ACCA’s 93rd annual […]

Four years had passed since the 45th president visited the state of Alabama. For then-incoming Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman John Wahl, bringing Donald Trump back to the Yellowhammer State was atop the agenda. Wahl told Yellowhammer News that during his campaign to head the state Republican Party, it was evident that party membership longed […]

Alabama State Senate candidate Keith Kelley has landed the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) in his bid to serve District 12. In announcing his endorsement of the Anniston businessman’s campaign, Rogers said he believes Kelley is “the true conservative in this race.” “Calhoun County needs a strong conservative in the Alabama State Senate […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) has announced its endorsement of State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) in his reelection bid to the Alabama State Senate, serving District 15. AFA president and CEO Chris Isaacson hailed Roberts for his dedication to serving his community. “I have known Dan and Anne for a long time and they […]

With much of the world focused on Afghanistan and what has come to be a debacle of a U.S. withdrawal from the Asian nation, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) says China remains the “long-term threat” to the United States. Rogers, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, argues the immediate threats include the […]