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Byrne introduces bill allowing cartels to be treated as terrorist organizations under federal law
Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) is leading the charge in the U.S. House of Representatives to be able to officially treat international drug cartels as...
Roby votes ‘no’ on impeaching Trump, says Democrats setting ‘dangerous precedent’
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (AL-02) on Friday voted "no" on both articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump during a meeting of the House...
Former Birmingham Water Works chair Sherry Lewis sentenced on two felony ethics charges
Former Birmingham Water Works Board Chairwoman Sherry Lewis on Thursday was sentenced for two felony ethics-law convictions. She will almost certainly avoid prison time...
Jessica Taylor officially launches ‘Conservative Squad’ to battle AOC’s ‘Socialist Squad’
It's happening. Appearing on "Fox & Friends" on Thursday morning, Alabama Second Congressional District candidate Jessica Taylor launched her "Conservative Squad."
Taylor vowed to do...
Doug Jones is having his best week in Washington; How did Democrats already ruin it?
Freshman Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) quietly may have just had his best ever week in Washington, D.C. However, with two impeachment charges against President...
Shelby slams ‘horrible’ NAFTA, says he is ‘proud’ of Trump’s dedication to improving trade policies
In a statement to Yellowhammer News on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) reacted to the previous day's announcement that the House Democratic Caucus...
Aderholt bashes partisan impeachment charges, reaffirms support for USMCA
On Tuesday, U.S. House Democrats announced two impeachment charges will be filed against President Donald Trump and then later in the day declared that...
U.S. House Dems throw their support behind historic Trump USMCA trade deal supported by Alabama job creators, officials
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Tuesday announced that her caucus will support the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the replacement to NAFTA negotiated...
Merrill meets with Facebook, Twitter representatives in battle against disinformation
Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Tuesday met with representatives from Facebook and Twitter to ensure the Yellowhammer State is prepared for...
Ainsworth endorses Cam Ward for Supreme Court
In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth endorsed State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) for Supreme Court Place 1. Ainsworth confirmed his tweet...
Alabama Farmers Federation poll shows close race between Sessions, Tuberville
Yellowhammer News on Tuesday obtained a poll conducted this month by the Alabama Farmers Federation showing a tight race between former U.S. Attorney General...
Watch: Barry Moore premieres first ad in AL-02 race
Former State Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) released his first campaign ad of the 2020 election cycle Tuesday. Moore is running to succeed retiring U.S....
‘Died as a hero’: Alabama politicians react to the killing of Joshua Kaleb Watson
Several Alabama politicians have spoken up to praise the actions and mourn the death of Navy Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson.
Watson, a native of Enterprise,...
Marshall leading federal court battle for Trump administration against California-led coalition
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a group of 13 states to defend the Trump administration’s efforts to reform the implementation of the...
Tuberville: ‘We replaced God with metal detectors’ in American schools
MONTGOMERY -- Speaking during the closing dinner of the Alabama Farmers Federation's 98th annual meeting on Monday evening, former Auburn University head football coach...
Sessions internal poll: Sessions 44%, Tuberville 21%, Byrne 14%
MONTGOMERY -- A survey conducted by a nationally respected pollster on behalf of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions' 2020 U.S. Senate campaign shows Sessions...
Byrne center-stage at Trump’s White House education roundtable
Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) on Monday participated in an education roundtable discussion at the White House with President Donald Trump and the likes of Vice...
Ivey holds wreath laying ceremony honoring fallen veterans
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey took part in the 11th annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at the capitol on Monday. The service is part...
Byrne: Future USS Mobile will play important role ‘standing against Chinese aggression’
MOBILE -- Delivering the principal address at Austal USA's christening of the future USS Mobile (LCS 26) on Saturday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) gave...
Alabama Farmers Federation honors Martha Roby with its highest honor
MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Farmers Federation on Sunday evening presented U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (AL-02) with the organization's highest honor -- the Service to...
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses five statewide judicial incumbents
The board of directors for ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), on Friday voted to endorse five statewide 2020...
Rogers: Senators seeking the presidency should recuse themselves from impeachment trial
U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced Friday that he was co-sponsoring Rep. Jason Smith's (R-MO) legislation urging the Senate to alter its rules so...
Alabama’s Randy Owen supporting Tuberville in Senate race
Randy Owen, the band Alabama's famed lead singer, held a campaign event for former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville on Thursday evening...
Bradley Byrne: Jeff Sessions ‘doesn’t own this seat’ — ‘The seat belongs to the people of the state of Alabama’
Even though former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been a U.S. Senate candidate for a month, there appears to still be some hard...