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Bama legend and athletic director retires
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama's Director of Athletics, Bill Battle, announced on Sunday that he will be stepping down from his current...
Pres. Obama designates monuments honoring Alabama’s Civil Rights history
Just ahead of Martin Luther King Day, President Obama announced that a Birmingham district once marked for violent civil rights struggles will be designated...
Shelby and Senate lay groundwork for Obamacare repeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate passed a budget reconciliation measure this week allowing for the eventual repeal of Obamacare, moving Republican politicians one step...
Shelby on Ben Carson’s nomination to HUD, says he will ‘make a difference’
On Thursday, former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson faced the Senate Banking Committee, seeking approval for the top position at the Department of Housing...
WATCH: The heartfelt testimony in favor of Jeff Sessions every Alabamian should see
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard a series of testimonies for and against Jeff Sessions. Amid smearing accusations of racism...
Jeff Sessions is the right pick for Attorney General. Here’s why.
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By Hans von Spakovsky
Jeff Sessions has a problem. A big one.
No, not getting confirmed as the 84th Attorney General. His critics are trying...
Alabama congressional delegation praises Sessions’ composure during confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After facing back to back days of brutal questioning from his peers, members of Alabama's Congressional Delegation are speaking out in...
Al Franken implied Sessions lied about his record, then Ted Cruz set him straight
On Tuesday, Senator Sessions' confirmation hearing managed to remain uncommonly cordial throughout a provocative line of questioning from Senate Democrats. That is, until Senator...
Byrne slams Cory Booker over Sessions racism claims: ‘Campaign is over, and you lost.’
Senator Jeff Sessions faced an intense round of questioning on Tuesday at his confirmation hearing for Attorney General. Today he awaits an unprecedented testimony...
Leftwing site smears Alabama for having the country’s most ‘Trumpy’ congressional district; congressman says it’s a compliment
Liberal website The Daily Kos may have unwittingly provided a compliment to one of Alabama's congressional districts by naming it as the most "Trumpy"...
Condi backs Sessions for AG: ‘He knows that law and order are necessary to guarantee freedom and liberty’
As Jeff Sessions wraps up day one of a contentious Senate confirmation hearing, more key leaders continue to pour in endorsements that affirm the...
Bill addressing bathroom security awaits Ala. lawmakers ahead of session
When the Alabama Senate convenes this year, legislators will face taking up a bill that will establish new protections for public restrooms.
Introduced by State...
Alabama Congressman: ‘Now is the time to stand up for Israel, not turn away from them’
The United States has no stronger ally than Israel. Our relationship has always been strong, both economically and militarily. Israel plays an especially important...
Democratic congressman contests Alabama’s Electoral College vote alleging Russia interfered
In the latest challenge to the legitimacy of the election, House Democrats attempted to protest the Electoral College vote that secured Donald J. Trump...
Ex Sessions staffer schools liberal CNN contributor over false racism allegations
With less than a week to go before Donald Trump's cabinet appointees face confirmation hearings in the Senate, Democrats have begun to increase their...
Alabama’s Shelby and Byrne push Balanced Budget Amendment on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON -- In their first official acts of the 115th Congress, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL1) both introduced legislation proposing...
Rick Dearborn, longtime Sessions chief of staff, lands powerful post in Trump White House
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump's transition team announced Wednesday that Rick Dearborn, longtime chief of staff to Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), will serve as...
Allen: In Alabama, the mud on our floors pays the bills — and we shouldn’t forget that
I recall a recent encounter with a man wearing muddy boots who reminded me of the true greatness of our country.
A couple of...
Alabama Supreme Court ruling delivers big win in favor of the unborn
A quiet Alabama Supreme Court ruling over the holidays just delivered a major win in defense of the unborn.
In a unanimous court decision Friday,...
Alabama Rep. unloads on Congress for trying to gut ethics oversight panel
An effort to make changes to an independent ethics oversight panel was quickly discarded after outcry from the American people, and an impactful tweet...
Following deadly year in Chicago, NRA rep says Sessions’ confirmation will save lives
2016 was reportedly the deadliest year in two decades for the city of Chicago. Following reports that 762 murders took place, NRA-ILA executive director...
These companies in Alabama are paying close attention to Trump’s tweets
140 characters are wielding an unprecedented amount of power these days. As Donald Trump’s inauguration approaches, American business leaders are already heeding the direction...
Trump taps Talladega College Band for Inaugural parade, outrages left
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- President-Elect Donald J. Trump has released the list of groups performing in his Inauguration Day Parade, and like his administration, it...
Byrne: 5 things Alabamians should expect from Congress in 2017
In 2017, Republicans will have control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. This is a rare situation that has...