Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) has released a statement “unequivocally” condemning the rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday. Brooks has been leading the congressional effort to challenge six states’ presidential electors, which had just begun when the chaos and violence erupted on Capitol Hill. The North Alabama congressman in his statement outlined that, […]

The United States Capitol Building on Wednesday was breached by rioters with both chambers in session. President-elect Joe Biden has called the still ongoing events “insurrection.” All rioters and demonstrators have been urged to leave the Capitol Hill area by President Donald J. Trump, along with other national Republican figureheads, including Vice President Mike Pence […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan on Wednesday issued a statement denouncing developing events on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Capitol Building was breached on Wednesday with both chambers in session considering certification of Electoral College results. Senators and representatives eventually had to be evacuated as rioters attempted to gain access to the […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) on Wednesday signed onto a lengthy joint statement with more than 60 of his colleagues announcing their intent to reject electors from certain states, those where they believe a clear constitutional violation occurred during the 2020 presidential election. This joint statement, citing a December amicus brief from 126 GOP House members, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday announced he will formally object to the electors from Arizona when Congress meets in a joint session on Wednesday to review and certify the Electoral College results stemming from the 2020 presidential election. This comes after Tuberville over the weekend joined a group of Republican senators in calling […]

Helena Councilwoman Leigh Hulsey on Monday announced a Republican bid for the vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 73 seat. This comes after a special election was set last week by Governor Kay Ivey. This seat was held by State Rep. Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), who was elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on […]

Five Alabama state representatives have written a letter thanking members of the state’s congressional delegation who have announced they will vote to reject electors from certain states when Congress meets on Wednesday to review and certify Electoral College results from the 2020 presidential election. The letter was authored by State Reps. Chip Brown (R-Mobile), Shane […]

Another Alabama congressman plans to vote on Wednesday to reject the electors from certain states when Congress meets to review and certify Electoral College results from the 2020 presidential election. Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) on Monday became the latest member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Yellowhammer State to voice his support for […]

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was reelected to her leadership post on Sunday in one of the closest speakership votes in modern history. Pelosi beat out House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) by only seven votes, with three members of Congress not voting and an additional three members voting “present.” Only one member […]

On Sunday, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) was sworn into office to officially become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore won his election over Democratic congressional nominee Phyllis Harvey-Hall by 30 points back in November. He also pulled off what was likely the Alabama election cycle’s biggest upset by defeating former Business […]

Coach Tuberville is now Senator Tuberville. U.S. Senator Thomas H. “Tommy” Tuberville (R-AL) was sworn into office on Sunday by Vice President Mike Pence upon the start of the 117th Congress. Tuberville, a resident of Lee County, won election on November 3 in a demolition of now-former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL). The Republican is now […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Saturday evening released a statement outlining his position on the role that Congress plays in certifying the electoral process. “As Congress will soon be faced with the actual counting of various states’ electoral votes for the next president of the United States on January 6, it is imperative that members […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Saturday confirmed he will vote to reject certain states’ Electoral College submissions on January 6. Tuberville signed onto a joint statement led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and including nine additional Republican senators/senator-elects: Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), James Lankford (R-OK), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Kennedy (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and […]

For 30 days within a period of 105 calendar days, the Alabama State House at 11 South Union Street in Montgomery is the busiest building on Goat Hill as lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, media, tour groups and activists all converge for the annual legislative session. The actual building, constructed in 1963 to serve as offices for […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 73. This seat was held by State Rep. Matt Fridy (R-Montevallo), who was elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on November 3. HD-73 represents portions of Shelby County. Ivey has set the house district’s special election […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Wednesday announced another round of appointments to his Capitol Hill staff. The latest hires round out his Washington, D.C.-based team and again include strong Alabama ties. “Alabamians can rest assured that they will be well represented by an experienced and conservative team in Washington,” Tuberville said in a statement. […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) is opposed to President Donald J. Trump’s request for Congress to significantly increase the amount of direct stimulus payments to the American people. Trump on Sunday signed into law the Fiscal Year 2021 omnibus appropriations package that had an additional, approximately $900 billion COVID-19 relief package attached to it. The legislation […]

U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Thursday announced the first series of appointments to his staff, sending a strong signal that “Team Tuberville” will be well-equipped to advance the interests of the people of Alabama in Washington, D.C. The key staff hires made Thursday come after Tuberville recently announced that Capitol Hill veteran Stephen E. […]

ATLANTA, Ga. — In a phone interview with Yellowhammer News on Thursday, U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke about his thoughts on the planned effort by some U.S. House Republicans to challenge the Electoral College votes of certain states on January 6. The effort is being led by Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), however the formal […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) on Thursday tweeted that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19,” the East Alabama congressman wrote. “I immediately consulted with the Office of the Attending Physician and am currently self-isolating.” “I am experiencing mild symptoms but otherwise I am in good spirits and looking […]

State Rep. Kirk Hatcher secured on Tuesday night the Democratic nomination for Alabama Senate District 26, a Montgomery-area seat vacated earlier in 2020 by former Sen. David Burkette. Per the Secretary of State’s unofficial results, Hatcher earned 3,961 votes to former State Rep. John Knight’s 1,374, meaning Hatcher was supported by almost 75% of the […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday tweeted his support for former State Sen. Nina Turner’s (D-OH) bid to represent Ohio’s 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Turner was a high-profile supporter of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) presidential bid in 2016 and was a national co-chair of his 2020 presidential campaign. She […]

Alabama Republican Party Chair Terry Lathan has announced that she will not seek reelection to a fourth term in 2021. Lathan informed ALGOP State Executive Committee members of her decision in an email on Tuesday. Yellowhammer News contributor Jeff Poor first reported the news. A former public school teacher and longtime Republican grassroots activist from […]

Former State Rep. Richard Laird (I-Roanoake) passed away on Monday at age 81 after a bout with the coronavirus, his family has confirmed. Laird served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1978 until choosing not to seek reelection in 2014. Before election to the legislature, he served on the Roanoke City Council from 1972-1976. He […]