Tonight, President Biden will give his second State of the Union address to Congress, but let me save him the trouble: We’re broke, we’re woke, and internationally we’re a joke. After trillions in COVID spending, the inflation-busting Inflation Reduction Act, and foreign aid with little oversight, we are now $31.4 trillion – with a ‘T” […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation have criticized the Biden Administration over its handling of the Chinese spy balloon situation. A F-22 fighter jet shot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina Saturday after it had flown over the continental U.S. for several days. President Joe Biden said he gave […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has signed onto legislation designed to protect Alabamians and Americans’ Second Amendment rights. The bills are “Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act”(SHORT Act) and the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” The SHORT Act comes in response to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) “Stabilizing Braces Rule.” This new […]

When the state approved permitless carry of firearms, Alabama’s sheriffs feared it would create a loss of revenue for their offices. Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced a program to help alleviate some of that lost revenue. Alabama’s 67 sheriff’s departments will begin receiving funds quarterly, the governor said. To receive funds from the Local Government […]

Thomas Govan announced he is seeking the Republican Party nomination for Place 2 on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals in the March 2024 primary. The seat is held by Judge Chris McCool, who recently announced his candidacy for the Alabama Supreme Court. “As a lifelong conservative and experienced champion for justice in our great […]

Hospital margins in Alabama have dropped 79 percent since the start of the pandemic, according to a study by Kaufman Hall, a national healthcare and higher education consulting firm. As a result, some hospital leaders are calling on the Alabama Legislature to pass some kind of Medicaid expansion. “When I talk to business leaders that […]

The University of Alabama has adopted a pair of initiatives recognizing former U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. The Shelby Endowment for Distinguished Faculty and the Shelby Institute of Policy and Leadership were approved Friday by the Board of Trustees. The endowment provides $100 million, allotted by Congress, for “recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty members in […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) remains well-positioned to continue advocating for Alabamians’ best interests after announcing he will continue to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs; and Senate Help, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in the 118th Congress. “Making sure Alabamians have a […]

Devyn Keith, a Huntsville City Councilman, was arrested and charged with shoplifting Thursday. Madison County jail records show that Keith, 34, was booked just after 3 p.m. on fourth degree theft of property. The event happened at a Walmart on University Drive in Huntsville close to 1 p.m. today. Arresting officers were already at the […]

Last week, the Biden administration announced the U.S. will be sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to help the embattled country against Russia. Dr. Casey Wardynski, who served as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs under President Trump, is not convinced this move is in America’s best interest. Wednesday on […]

The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America group recognized U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently in a letter for his work in defending unborn children. The letter addressed a memo that U.S. Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin sent out which outlined the Department of Defense’s continued attempts to expand abortion rights. The group disagreed with the […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be making a special trip to Alabama in March at the Alabama Republican Party Winter Dinner. “Governor DeSantis needs no introduction, and I am thrilled to welcome one of America’s strongest Republican leaders to the State of Alabama,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl. “This is an amazing opportunity for our […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) announced she will serve on the Senate Committees on Appropriations; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and Rules and Administration during the 118th Congress. The three new committee assignments were ratified yesterday by the Senate Republican Conference. The full Senate will more than likely approve an organizing resolution finalizing Britt’s new […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers said his position as Armed Services chair will be a help to the U.S. military. Rogers (R-Saks) spoke to Yellowhammer News on Wednesday, to discuss his new position and the state of Alabama’s role in the nation’s national defense. Rogers discussed the significance of his new position. “We stay free and […]

The GOP-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Pandemic is Over Act” Tuesday in a 220-210 vote. The legislation, H.R. 497, would end the Public Health Emergency (PHE) on the date of enactment and forces the Biden Administration to be transparent with the American people if he needs further authority. 🚨 BREAKING → The House […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections released nearly 100 inmates Tuesday in compliance with a state sentencing law which puts the early-release inmates under the supervision of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. On Monday, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a lawsuit against Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward and ADOC Commissioner John […]

MONTGOMERY – Mac McCutcheon, former Alabama Speaker of the House is taking on a new leadership role. Gov. Kay Ivey was tasked with appointing a new chairman following the election of Dale Strong to the U.S. House of Representatives. Her choice today is a familiar face for Madison County and North Alabama. McCutcheon served a […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke out on Tuesday against “hyperbolic climate alarmism” and promoted energy produced in the United States. Tuberville believes that American produced energy is far more clean than energy produced in other countries throughout the world. The Senator mentioned in his speech that Americans should not be blamed for a problem […]

A Washington D.C. based organization is seeking to gain influence in state legislatures across the country, including in the Yellowhammer State. The State Freedom Caucus Network, which is aligned with the House Freedom Caucus in D.C., is hoping to create freedom caucuses in many states in order to push a conservative agenda on the state […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville were joined by 45 other senators in introducing the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This legislation would establish a single, government-wide standard to permanently prohibit the flow of federal funding for abortion. According to Britt’s office, an inconsistent and haphazard set of policies has regulated federal funding […]

The second youngest woman to serve in the U.S. Senate is a part of a trend growing across the country. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said she is seeing a desire for “new blood” in politics. Britt (R-Auburn) recently sat down with Fox News to discuss her new role in Washington representing the Yellowhammer State. While […]

Legislation that would ban the teaching of “divisive concepts” in grades K-12 is being pushed again in the state House. Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, filed the bill. The bill has 21 co-sponsors, including Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley. “I co-sponsored the divisive language legislation because I feel teaching should be focused on equipping students with skills […]

Alabama’s newly elected freshman senator said she’s ready for the challenge of making a difference on Capitol Hill. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined “Fox News Sunday” to talk about what she’s learned so far and what she hopes to accomplish in the future. Enjoyed visiting with @ShannonBream on @FoxNewsSunday! You can watch part of […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl was elected to serve as a vice chairman of the Republican National Committee, the state GOP announced. The election was during the RNC Winter Meeting in Dana Point, Calif., today. RNC vice chairmen are elected by region. Wahl will lead the Southern Region of the RNC as part of […]