With a relationship with the White House that is quickly turning sour, Attorney General Jeff Sessions received strong backing this morning from a longtime ally on Capitol Hill: Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.). “During the past twenty years that I have served with Jeff Sessions in the Senate, I have had the opportunity to know him […]

While speaking at the Economic Development Association of Alabama’s summer conference, Gov. Ivey touted infrastructure and education as two critical areas that Alabama must address. When speaking of what must be done about Alabama’s aging infrastructure, Gov. Ivey said, “Just as pre-K is a solid foundation for our children, a robust infrastructure is foundational for […]

The Senate Armed Service Committee recently released the National Defense Authorization Act to the full Senate. In the act, the Senate proposed decreased funding to Navy ships built by Austal USA, in Mobile, Al. For the last several years Mobile has been the manufacturing location of the littoral combat ship (LCS). LCS is a small […]

After a rough week for the relationship between President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Axios has reported that the president is openly considering the possibility of replacing the Alabamian with another long-time Trump ally. West Wing sources told the news outlet that Trump is so unhappy with Sessions that he wants to swap […]

Several Alabama politicians took to Twitter over the weekend to congratulate the U.S. Navy on the commissioning of its latest state-of-the-art aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford. Representative Bradley Byrne and Senator Luther Strange sent their congratulations over social media, calling it a “first in class” aircraft carrier. In his address at the commissioning […]

The race to replace U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the Senate is in full swing, and Alabamians that want to participate in the electoral process must ensure they are registered by the end-of-the-month deadline. With the primary elections taking place on August 15, the official cutoff for voter registration is July 31. Alabamians can […]

In President Trump’s latest tweet storm Monday morning, he again took to criticizing Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his dealings with the investigation into Russian meddling. Trump called Sessions a “beleaguered AG” and questioned why he wasn’t “looking into Crooked Hillary’s crimes & Russia relations?” The tweet against Sessions comes a week after Trump blasted […]

Michael Sentance has been Alabama State Superintendent of Education for just under a year. He’s a known education reformer who isn’t beholden to the teacher’s unions or the education establishment, but he greatly values the teachers themselves and the children they serve. In his short time on the job, his achievements are noteworthy. * He […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Yellowhammer Multimedia announced today that the 3rd annual Power of Service reception will take place Thursday, September 14th at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. For the last six years, Yellowhammer has released an annual list of the most powerful and influential people in Alabama business and politics. The […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the opening monolog on his eponymous Fox News show last night, Tucker Carlson told President Donald Trump to stop attacking Attorney Jeff Sessions, as he recently did in an interview with The New York Times. “For God’s sake, lay off Jeff Sessions,” Carlson said during his monolog. “He’s your friend — […]

After weeks of arguments from both sides, a Madison County judge has set a $250,000 bond for a Huntsville terrorism suspect. Aziz Sayyed has been held without bond since his arrest on June 15. Sayyed (22) was charged with “soliciting or providing support for terrorism in the 2nd degree,” a Class-C felony. If charged, Sayyed […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a press conference today, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the takedown of one of the Dark Web’s largest illegal drug vendors: AlphaBay. According to a staff member, AlphaBay claimed to service more than 40,000 illegal vendors and 200,000 customers. The Dark Web is a collection of hidden websites that masks […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After receiving sharp criticism from President Donald Trump in a recent New York Times interview, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said today that he will continue to serve in his office “as long as that is appropriate.” “I have the honor of serving as attorney general. It’s something that goes beyond any […]

In a story and video posted today by the New York Times, President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Jeff Sessions over the Attorney General’s decision to recuse himself from the Russia investigation. The video starts with this dialogue: President Trump: “Sessions gets the job. Right after he gets the job, he recuses himself.” NYT […]

The United Auto Workers have recently petitioned for an election to unionize the Nissan plant in neighboring Mississippi, and Alabama is likely next their list. According to Nissan and UAW officials, the vote is scheduled for August 3 and 4. This move is significant because the overarching strategy of labor unions is to gain a […]

Governor Kay Ivey, Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and others were on hand today to introduce the Alabama Power’s new state-of-the-art training facility in Jasper. Alabama Power is teaming up with Bevill State Community College to create a program that will give its students the opportunity to become certified in this new HVA/C program. […]

In a move few would have envisioned in the Republican exuberance of late 2016, the U.S. Senate’s plan to repeal and replace Obamacare never made it to a vote. What remains unclear this afternoon, is whether or not a straight repeal of the health care law is still on the table. Speaking of the original […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey (R-Ala.) is the sixth-most popular governor in the United States, according to Morning Consult’s Governor Approval Rankings. Ivey’s approval rating currently sits at 64 percent — a full 18 points higher than President Donald Trump. By in-state approval rating, the nation’s ten most popular governors are all Republicans. However, […]

On Monday, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring this week “Made in America” week. Products from each of the 50 states were showcased as part of the ceremonies of “Made in America” day that took place at the White House. One of these products was a bucket truck assembled by Altec Industries, a manufacturing company […]

In an interview with WVTM-TV, disgraced former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said: “I’m the best Governor Alabama’s ever had by far.” Defending his time in the governor’s mansion, Bentley added, “They (his political opponents) took advantage of some personal things. . . Had people just left us alone Alabama would have been a lot better […]

Following the retirement of Major General Perry Smith, Governor Ivey has appointed Sheryl Gordon as Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard. General Gordon will be the first female Adjutant General in the history of the Alabama National Guard. Governor Ivey called General Gordon a “trailblazer and visionary leader” with “a distinguished military career spanning […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Jeff Sessions said yesterday that the U.S. Department of Justice will make it easier to engage in Civil Asset Forfeiture — a practice whereby local law enforcement agencies can seize property from those suspected of a crime, and then sell that property for a profit. Specifically, Sessions said the practice […]

The U.S. Department of Justice, headed by Alabamian Jeff Sessions, announced today that three companies have agreed to pay approximately $19.5 million in response to allegations filing false to Medicare for rehab therapy and hospice services.  This announcement shows a continuing trend that Sessions and the DOJ are determined to crack down on Medicare fraud.As […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Birmingham-based company Altec will be at the White House today to participate in President Trump’s “Made in America Week” kickoff event. Founded 88 years ago, Altec specializes in the manufacturing of bucket trucks used by electric utility and telecommunications companies. Altec has numerous manufacturing plants in the United States and exports […]