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Luther Strange tops Bentley’s list to replace Sessions
As Jeff Sessions is postured to receive a approval today as the next U.S. Attorney General, all eyes are turning to Robert Bentley. ...
Is Birmingham the next Chicago? Radio host sounds off after seven murders in a single week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Local conservative talk radio host Michael Hart is wondering what is going on in the city of Birmingham. In a post...
Making Our Courts Great Again: How Trump’s Pick for the Supreme Court Will Impact Your Life for the Better. (opinion)
One reason I love being an attorney is that every day there is something new I get to learn about the world. The law...
Nationwide Planned Parenthood Protest to hit Alabama
Alabamians will have the opportunity to publicly voice their opposition to Planned Parenthood at two rallies that are a part of a larger nationwide...
Sessions now appears to be one day away from becoming Attorney General
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...
Alabama Senate Leader Marsh proposes resolution praising Trump for keeping his promises
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- In one of the first acts of the 2017 Legislative Session, State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) introduced a resolution to applaud...
‘Seats in Congress are owned by the people, not the elected officials’: Alabama Rep. signs on to federal term limits bill
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...
Good intentions, bad results: Democrat files bill to raise Alabama’s minimum wage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A new bill has been pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives to institute a minimum wage of $10 per hour....
Sanctuary cities, fraud reduction, and gun rights: Alabama House and Senate Republicans reveal 2017 agenda
Ahead of the start of session on Tuesday, Alabama House and Senate Republicans have unveiled separate legislative agendas. The proposals share common themes:...
Auburn students, faculty protest Trump’s immigration ban
AUBURN, Ala. -- The widespread protests of President Donald J. Trump's immigration ban have hit Alabama, where approximately 200 people marched in opposition to...
Birmingham City Council candidate: vote on sanctuary city status was a waste of time, accomplished nothing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Earlier this week, the Birmingham City Council passed a resolution declaring itself a sanctuary city. But now, one candidate for the...
Bentley narrows list of potential Senate picks, State Auditor wants ‘anybody but Luther Strange’
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...
Trump’s America Lets the Left Show
The events of this past weekend have shown the triumphant return of Republican reign over the nation, and the rise of a venomous form...
State bill would protect Alabama’s historical monuments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Out of fear that history is being erased, State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) plans to introduce the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act...
Roby wishes Trump consulted Congress, agencies before issuing travel ban
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...
Gov. Bentley: Alabama will not support sanctuary cities
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...
From Hoover to Hollywood – My Unexpected Shift Towards Stauncher Conservatism
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...
Alabama Congressional Delegation applauds SCOTUS pick
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald J. Trump formally nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the ninth seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, and the...
Alabama Secretary of State to launch “refresh” of voter rolls
If you're a registered voter in Alabama, you will soon hear from Secretary of State John Merrill.
Merrill announced last week that he would begin...
Judiciary committee approves Sessions for AG
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A day later than expected, the U.S. Senate Judiciary voted to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions to be the next Attorney General...
Audacious: In rowdy meeting, Birmingham City Council unanimously votes to become a ‘sanctuary city’
In a sometimes uproarious meeting on Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council unanimously voted to balk against President Donald Trump's recent order to penalize governments...
As her influence grows on Capitol Hill, Democrats target Rep. Martha Roby
Congresswoman Martha Roby has had a big month in Washington. After securing two influential committee spots and being highlighted as an upcoming Capitol Hill...
Democrats delay Sessions approval in judiciary committee over immigration order
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senate Democrats effectively delayed the Judiciary Committee's vote to approve Sen Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), which is the first step required for...
Lebron James goes after an Alabama native and Auburn legend
Lebron James is laying out a case against Auburn basketball great Charles Barkley, creating what could soon become a nasty public feud.
James, a player...