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Brandon Moseley

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Brandon Moseley

Brandon Moseley is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.

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Brooks announces opposition to defense cuts

Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced on social media that he will, “Oppose any attempts to cut defense spending.” “Socialist Democrats aim to slash national security funding in favor of welfare spending in the national defense authorization,” Brooks said. “‪Defense & national security = federal government’s #1 priority.” ‪ “‪As a House Armed Services Committee … Continued
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June 22, 2020

Parole officers shot at in Bessemer

Thursday, two law enforcement officers from the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles were fired upon as they approached a Bessemer home to conduct a supervisory visit with an offender. Officer in Charge Sidney Yarbrough and Officer Steven Motley, both assigned to the Bureau’s Bessemer Field Office, were not injured in the attack. Other parole … Continued
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June 22, 2020

Sewell commemorates Juneteenth

Friday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) reflects on the history Juneteenth Day, June 19. “Juneteenth is the story of being “freed” while still in slavery, not only for the two long years those enslaved in Texas lived in bondage without knowing the Union prevailed, but for every year since that Black Americans have remained subjected to … Continued
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June 22, 2020

Stephen Moore endorses Hightower for Congress

Thursday, the Hightower for Congress campaign released a statement saying that they are proud to announce that Hightower has received the endorsement of Trump economic advisor Stephen Moore. “Bill Hightower is the kind of pro-growth, free-market conservative we need in Congress,” Moore said. “Bill advocated for these types of policies in the Alabama state senate, … Continued
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June 19, 2020

Rogers is “shocked” by Supreme Court ruling on DACA

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said on Thursday, that he was “shocked” by the U.S. Supreme Court decision to effectively delay President Donald Trump’s effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “I am shocked by today’s ruling on the DACA program,” Rep. Rogers said. “This extralegal, unconstitutional amnesty program was created by … Continued
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June 19, 2020

Sessions: DACA decision “example of unelected judges” advancing cause of the “socialist left”

Thursday, former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) denounced the 5 to 4 Supreme Court decision to block the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which was started in 2012 by President Barack H Obama (D). “The Supreme Court continues to undermine law and the efficacy of the entire … Continued
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June 19, 2020

BCA endorses Jerry Carl

Thursday, the board of directors for the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has endorsed Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl in the race for Alabama’s First Congressional District seat. “Jerry Carl is a job creator with a commitment to supporting economic growth and pro-jobs policies,” said BCA Chairman of the Board John Mazyck of The Frazer … Continued
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June 19, 2020

Byrne supports Senate Republicans police reform bill

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, on Wednesday announced that he was supporting of Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, and Senate Republicans’ plan to reform policing in this country, the JUSTICE Act. “I applaud Senator Tim Scott for his leadership on the #JUSTICEAct, and I hope Congress will come together in a bipartisan manner to pass this … Continued
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June 18, 2020