The California billionaire who reportedly funded Democratic operatives using “Russian tactics” in a “deceptive” misinformation campaign in Alabama’s 2017 special Senate election has admitted his ties to the efforts, apologizing and joining Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) in welcoming a federal investigation. As reported by the Washington Post, Reid Hoffman apologized Wednesday for fronting the […]

Over a year after the conclusion of Alabama’s Senate special election, Facebook has suspended five accounts for allegedly utilizing “Russian tactics” to spread disinformation benefiting Doug Jones’ candidacy against Roy Moore. This comes after the New York Times and Washington Post disclosed an internal report written by Democratic tech operatives detailing their “deceptive” efforts in […]

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) touted his vote against S. 756, the First Step Act of 2018, which is criminal justice reform legislation that has now overwhelmingly passed Congress. The entirety of Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation voted against the final version of the bill. A press release from Brooks’ office stated that the legislation as […]

For young people seeking careers in public service or politics, it is often the lessons learned outside of the classroom that make the difference between success and failure. Now, one Alabama native is providing a guide to help aspiring politicos find their way. Amos Snead, a graduate of Cherokee County High School and the University […]

The 2018 Farm Bill passed the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday by a bipartisan final vote of 369-47 and now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill, which passed from conference and then the Senate on Tuesday, has been celebrated as a major win for Alabama farmers and […]

In a sarcastic statement on Wednesday, the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) hit Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) over his “liberal record” on the Second Amendment, border security and the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. SLF is a super-PAC aligned with Alabama native and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that exists to protect and expand the […]

In a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press that was broadcasted live on Facebook, Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) proudly reaffirmed his staunch pro-choice beliefs. When asked if he would ever support a “personhood” amendment or legislation that codifies that life begins at conception, Jones made it clear he would not. The junior senator from […]

MONTGOMERY — Speaking at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s 146th annual meeting on Tuesday, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered his first public remarks since leaving President Donald Trump’s administration. Despite his forced resignation and having been on the raw end of several Trump tweets and public comments this year, Sessions graciously made clear […]

Ben Shapiro, a prominent national conservative commentator and writer, will speak at the University of Alabama during the 2019 spring semester. In an announcement Tuesday, Young America’s Foundation (YAF) said Shapiro will speak on campus in Tuscaloosa as part of the organization’s Fred Allen Lecture Series. UA will be one of six campuses to host […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Friday officially announced its selection of Alabama native Katie Boyd Britt as the organization’s next president. Britt, who currently serves as chief of staff to United States Senator Richard C. Shelby (R-AL), will start the job on January 2. In a press release, BCA leaders praised Britt’s leadership […]

Following an interview with the former attorney general and senator on Wednesday, Politico reported that Jeff Sessions does not miss the United States Senate and could be done with politics. After attending President George H.W. Bush’s funeral in Washington, D.C., Sessions reportedly told Politico that his next step before announcing a decision on whether to […]

Cygnal, a polling firm headquartered in Montgomery, was recognized on Wednesday by The New York Times’ in-house polling guru as the most accurate in the nation leading up to the midterms. In a tweet displaying the data, Cygnal came out on top over 17 other firms. here are all the pollsters with at least 5 […]

Former United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions has returned home to Alabama, but it remains unclear as to whether or not he will return to the Senate seat he once held in the Yellowhammer state. After Sessions’ exit from the Department of Justice, several Alabama Republicans floated his name as a potential contender to challenge […]

In the lead-in to an interview on the publication’s new HBO documentary news series on Sunday evening, Axios’ National Political Reporter Jonathan Swan called Alabama native and former Yellowhammer Multimedia CEO Cliff Sims “one of the most interesting people you’ve never heard of.” Sims served as special assistant to President Donald Trump and director of White […]

It’s fair to say the world would be a much different place if Roy Moore had defeated Doug Jones in last year’s U.S. Senate special election in Alabama. Beyond just raw Republican-versus-Democrat totals in the U.S. Senate, some credit Alabama voters choosing Jones over Moore, including Jones himself, for the selection of the Limestone County […]

Any book containing the words “viper,” “Trump” and “White House” in the title is bound to be a must-read. And that’s exactly what Yellowhammer News founder Cliff Sims has done with his book set to release on January 29. Yellowhammer reported last week that news of Sims’ book had leaked out. This morning more details […]

Yellowhammer News founder Cliff Sims has authored a book chronicaling his time in the Trump White House, according to a report from Politico. The Politico article indicates that Sims’ book will be different from others previously released by former administration officials. While offering unique accounts of his interactions with prominent officials such as chief of […]

The Garden Room Restaurant in Huntsville wants former United States Attorney General and Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to return to the Yellowhammer State. As seen in the sign below, the restaurant said, “Come home Jeff Sessions. We want you.” With speculation rampant that Sessions might return to the Yellowhammer State in order to reclaim his […]

For the first time in nearly a decade, Democrats once again have control of the U.S. House of Representatives, but Rep. Marth Roby (R-AL) insisted in an interview with Alabama News Network that the House Republicans will remain confident and stand strong. Roby revealed that work has already begun to regain the majority in the House.

Yellowhammer News previewed the 2020 U.S. Senate race three months ago, but things are really taking shape now that Alabama’s midterm election has passed. However, there has been a “known unknown” thrust into the mix: will Jeff Sessions run to reclaim his former seat? That has become the key dynamic in the race that hopefully […]

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker released a TV advertisement on Monday in a final attempt to appeal to Alabama voters as he vies to become the court’s next chief justice. “It’s an invasion,” the advertisement opens. “What happens if they make it to Alabama?” Watch:

The cowardly caretaker junior senator from the great state of Alabama in an ill-fitting suit is at it again. Doug Jones is dishonestly taking credit for bringing a $1.6 billion dollar investment and thousands of jobs to North Alabama. He claimed last week at a Democratic campaign rally, “Clearly if you get down to the […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox insinuated that Alabama was “near the bottom” under the leadership of Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. “This is really about the governor has defined she likes where Alabama is. I’m not satisfied at being at or near the bottom,” Maddox told reporters at the Downtown Huntsville Rotary Club, per […]

Alabama has been stuck in what seems like one endless election cycle since 2015. And it’s not going to end anytime soon. As signaled by the start of Governor Ivey’s first television buy ahead of the November 6 General Election, the summer political lull –  a seeming oasis of respite from wall-to-wall political advertising that […]