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Sen. Doug Jones plans to vote against Trump’s CIA nominee

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, plans to vote against President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the CIA, Gina Haspel, his office said in a statement Tuesday. Haspel, a longtime CIA intelligence official, ran a CIA prison in Thailand in 2002 when a captured Al Qaeda detainee, Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, who was accused of orchestrating a … Continued
May 16, 2018

The US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. Sen. Richard Shelby voted to confirm Pompeo to be the next United States Secretary of State. “We live in a dangerous world, and it is vital that we have our country’s top diplomat in place,” Shelby said. “Mike Pompeo is well-qualified for this position … Continued
April 27, 2018

Brooks urges Jones to confirm Mike Pompeo as secretary of state

Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Hunstville, announced that he has sent a letter to Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, urging him to vote to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. “I urge Senator Jones to vote to confirm Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State,” Brooks said. “I personally know Mike Pompeo. He has an … Continued
April 24, 2018

President Trump, where is the winning?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter I have a question. I’m sitting here admiring my extra $1.50 and my new Costco membership, as the stock market makes that slide-whistle sound effect it used to make when ol’ W was in charge, and I just can’t help but wonder … The winning, when does it start? … Continued
February 6, 2018

OSS veterans awarded Congressional Gold Medal

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) announced that the veterans of the World War II-era Office of Strategic Services had been awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for their service to the country. Sen. Shelby said in a statement, “I’m pleased to report that a bill was signed into law yesterday … Continued
December 20, 2016

Roby praises Trump’s cabinet appointments

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said that she is impressed by many of the cabinet selections that President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) has made thus far. Congresswoman Roby said, “I’ve always believed that good leaders surround themselves with smart, capable people, and that’s what President-elect … Continued
December 3, 2016

Shelby honors the life and legacy of Mike Spann

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to reflect on the 15th anniversary of the death of Alabamian Johnny Micheal “Mike” Spann. Sen. Shelby said, “I rise today to honor the life and legacy of an Alabama patriot and American hero, Johnny … Continued
November 18, 2016