Sen. Tuberville demands increased security for Trump
Tuberville claimed Trump’s Secret Service detail was not adequate security for the former president.
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George Wallace was shot during a presidential foray, but remarkably survived.
Senate Homeland Security appropriators request information on Secret Service funding needs
This comes after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Palmer: Secret Service director should resign after Trump assassination attempt
Following questioning Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle on Monday, Palmer called for her to “resign immediately.”
Alabama Republicans rally around Trump after attempted assassination
Alabama Republicans and Democrats were quick to strongly condemn political violence after the shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday.
Brooks starts at first base in congressional baseball game
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, started at first base in the annual congressional baseball game. “The Congressional Baseball Game is a great tradition that brings republicans and democrats together at the Washington Nationals stadium where, last year, more than 16,000 fans attended the game,” Brooks said. “I can’t wait to participate in this great American pastime … Continued
Brooks receives Medal of Merit from U.S. Capitol Police
Wednesday morning, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, was awarded the Medal of Merit by the United States Capitol Police for his conduct during the baseball field shooting in 2017. The award states, “Medal of Merit presented to The Honorable Mo Brooks for your bravery in the face of an active shooter, and for the immediate response … Continued
Brooks will start at first base in annual Congressional Baseball Game
Alabama Representative Mo Brooks will play first base in a Congressional Baseball game for charity according to GOP Coach U.S. Rep. Roger Williams of Texas. “I look forward to starting at first base for the Republicans this year,” Brooks said. “The Congressional Baseball Game is a great tradition that brings Republicans and Democrats together at … Continued
Brooks wants to arm Congress
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Washington, DC has one of the most restrictive gun laws in the entire country. That infringement on the civil liberties of the Capitol’s citizens very nearly resulted in the slaughter of two dozen GOP congressmen, including Alabama’s own Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover). Congressman Brooks was … Continued
Reaction to shooting at Congressional baseball practice
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the entire nation was shocked when a lone gunman opened fire on US Congress members practicing for a charity baseball game. Five people including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) were shot. The shooter was killed by police. A number of leaders expressed their shock … Continued