U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions confirmation was one of the most divisive actions of Trump’s presidency to date. Every step along the way, Sessions faced allegations of racism, hostile testimony from his colleagues, and Democratic procedural obstruction. The process no doubt took a toll on his family, including his daughter Ruth Sessions Walk. In a […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In an about-face from his previous policy proposals, Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) wants to cut a tax. During his annual State of the State Address, Bentley said that he wants to repeal Alabama’s grocery sales tax. “A task force made up of experts from fields such as education, healthcare, taxation and revenue, […]

Though he faced a contentious confirmation process, now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions received a warm farewell from his colleagues in the U.S. Senate. Following his final address as a senator on Wednesday, the Mobile native received a standing ovation. Jeff Sessions was confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney General by a vote almost along party lines. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The current members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation are about to have a new colleague. Following last night’s confirmation of Jeff Sessions as the next U.S. Attorney General, Gov. Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) announced that current Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange (R) will be succeeding him. With the news breaking this morning, Alabama’s […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Following the confirmation of Jeff Sessions to the office of U.S. Attorney General, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has announced that he will tap Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange as the state’s next U.S. Senator. On Wednesday, a source close to Bentley’s appointment process told Politico that Strange is a “great pick” and […]

Alabama’s Jeff Sessions has officially been confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney General. The GOP majority has fought hard to position Senator Sessions for a final floor vote. Since President Trump announced Sessions as his pick to lead the Justice Department, he has been pelted by debunked attacks questioning his record on civil rights. The […]

Washington D.C.’s largest media outlet is now facing the ire of Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks. On Tuesday, Rep. Brooks dubbed the Washington Post as “fake news” after they gave him “four Pinoccios” for claiming he was once a victim of voter fraud. The Post’s attack on the Huntsville-are Congressman came after he was secretly recorded […]

As Jeff Sessions is postured to receive a approval today as the next U.S. Attorney General, all eyes are turning to Robert Bentley. The Alabama governor is tasked with appointing the state’s next Senator, and new reports have revealed that Attorney General Luther Strange may be his top pick. According to Politico, three “operatives” with […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Local conservative talk radio host Michael Hart is wondering what is going on in the city of Birmingham. In a post on his Facebook page, he asked if the Magic City is on track to become the next Chicago, citing seven murders in a week. Despite having some of the strictest gun […]

One reason I love being an attorney is that every day there is something new I get to learn about the world. The law affects everything we do and governs nearly every human interaction. There are laws that govern the food you ate this morning and the car you drove to work. But more importantly, […]

Alabamians will have the opportunity to publicly voice their opposition to Planned Parenthood at two rallies that are a part of a larger nationwide effort. On Saturday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., protestors will gather in Birmingham and Cullman to participate in the Defund Planned Parenthood Nationwide Rally. The goal of the […]

A Democrat-led effort to filibuster the nomination of Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General has just been halted in Washington, opening the door for the Alabama Senator to face final confirmation on Wednesday. Since President Trump announced Sessions as his pick to lead the Justice Department, he has been pelted by debunked attacks questioning his […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In one of the first acts of the 2017 Legislative Session, State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) introduced a resolution to applaud President Donald Trump for taking “swift action to fulfill has campaign promises to the people of the United States.” During his first two weeks in office, Trump has already approved 22 […]

Since President Donald Trump took office, Capitol Hill has been moving at a fast-and-furious pace implementing new reforms. Among his campaign promises was a measure that would place term limits on members of Congress, and one Alabama representative has announced his support for the measure. As the co-sponsor of a new resolution that would cap […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A new bill has been pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives to institute a minimum wage of $10 per hour. State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) wants to raise Alabama’s minimum wage from the federally mandated floor of $7.25 to a higher hourly rate because “we have people who are barely making […]

Ahead of the start of session on Tuesday, Alabama House and Senate Republicans have unveiled separate legislative agendas. The proposals share common themes: both aim to spur economic development, cut government waste, and further conservative-minded policies that would bolster gun rights and provide new protections for “the weak and vulnerable.” Legislation included in the plans, […]

AUBURN, Ala. — The widespread protests of President Donald J. Trump’s immigration ban have hit Alabama, where approximately 200 people marched in opposition to the restrictions at Auburn University last Thursday. Students and teachers alike gathered to voice their displeasure with the president’s executive action up and down the University’s Haley Concourse. According to a […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. But now, one candidate for the council is questioning whether or not that decision is even legal. In a post on his Facebook page, Jordan Thompson, a candidate for District 2, noted that a municipality does not […]

Governor Robert Bentley has narrowed his list of potential Senate appointees to 6 individuals. Those among consideration include Congressman Robert Aderholt, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, head of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Jim Byard, State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R- Anniston), Rep. Connie Rowe (R- Jasper), and former Montgomery-area […]

The events of this past weekend have shown the triumphant return of Republican reign over the nation, and the rise of a venomous form of liberalism composed of incessant petty protest and violence. Throughout the inaugural events, protesters took to the streets. The violent aspects of the protest reared their heads in small waves. Violent […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Out of fear that history is being erased, State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) plans to introduce the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act in the Senate when the legislative session begins on February 7. If passed, the act would prohibit the removal, renaming, or alteration of any statue, memorial, or monument over fifty years […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby believes that President Trump’s recent immigration and refugee order could have been improved by first consulting with Congress and other federal agencies. While Roby supports the intent of Trump’s travel ban, the order caused chaos at airports around the country due to a lack of clarity. “I’m glad […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Earlier this week, Governor Robert Bentley (R-Ala.) issued a strong rebuke of Birmingham’s decision to become a sanctuary city, and said that the state will not support such a venture. In an official statement, Gov. Bentley clarified his support for federal law, and the new immigration policies of President Donald J. Trump. […]

A lot of things have changed since I moved to LA. For one thing, I’m a decade older and hopefully a decade wiser. That’s debatable considering I am now a full-fledged Los Angelean, which in itself suggests I might be a little looney to move here in the first place. I rolled the dice with […]