Rioters storm U.S. Capitol, Alabama delegation forced to shelter in place
A storming of the Capitol Building forced members of Congress to don gas masks and shelter in place. Others were evacuated.
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Tuberville and Aderholt to join group seeking to overturn election results
Tuberville and Aderholt join the election challenge
Tuberville, Moore and Carl will be sworn in Sunday
Incumbents Mo Brooks, Robert Aderholt, Gary Palmer, Mike Rogers and Terri Sewell are returning as is Sen. Richard Shelby.
National Grange laments end of food box program
Funding for the food box program ended on Dec. 31 at midnight but had run out in many regions weeks earlier.
Senate votes to override Trump’s defense funding bill veto
The motion to override was successful 81 to 13. Forty Republicans, 40 Democrats and one independent voted to override.
Tuberville’s move could cost North Alabama billions, say insiders
Tuberville could do irreparable harm by trying to subvert the will of voters — and it could cost North Alabama billions,
Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
What’s in the $900 billion COVID aid package?
Congress approved coronavirus relief legislation for the first time in months. Here’s what’s inside.
Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package
This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package.
Congressman Mike Rogers tests positive for the coronavirus
Rogers is the fourth House member to have tested positive this week.