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Shelby: Alabama’s Marks, Beaverstock both confirmed as US district judges

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, on Wednesday praised the Senate confirmation of Emily Marks of Montgomery to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama and Jeffrey Beaverstock of Mobile to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Alabama. Both Marks and Beaverstock were nominated by President Donald J. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 2, 2018

Merrill writes letter supporting the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh

Wednesday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) wrote a letter adding his support for the confirmation of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kavanaugh was nominated by President Donald J. Trump (R) to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. “President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett M. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 25, 2018

Robert Wilkie confirmed as VA secretary

Monday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm acting secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie. Both Senators Doug Jones (D) and Richard Shelby (R) voted to confirm Wilkie. “Congratulations to Robert Wilkie on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs!” Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said. “I look forward to working … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 24, 2018

Ivey, many Alabama leaders praise choice of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey and other Alabama leaders released statements regarding President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. “I applaud President Trump for his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court,:” Gov. Ivey said. “Judge Kavanaugh clearly understands the proper role of a judge is … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 10, 2018

Analysis | Could Jones be a decisive vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee?

Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate are gearing up for what could be a massive confirmation fight over President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, and Alabama’s junior senator, Doug Jones, in his first year of a short two-year term, will likely find himself right in the middle of it all. Trump is expected to … Continued

Chip Brownlee

June 28, 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

Brandon Moseley

April 27, 2018

Shelby advocates improving Senate nominations procedures

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, participated in a Rules Committee markup to review Senator James Lankford’s, R-Oklahoma, resolution, “Improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.” The measure, S. Res. 355, would limit post-cloture debate time to allow a more effective confirmation process for certain judicial and executive nominations. “I am proud … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 26, 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

Brandon Moseley

April 24, 2018

Jim Bridenstine confirmed as NASA administrator

Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Congressman Jim Bridenstine as administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on a party line vote of 50-49. “My long-time friend and ally, Jim Bridenstine, has the ability to make an exceptional NASA administrator,” U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said. “Jim not only has a keen interest in aeronautics … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 20, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot to retire

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot announced he was retiring from the agency where he has worked for 29 years on Monday. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, issued a statement commending Lightfoot for his service. “For years, NASA has benefited from Robert Lightfoot’s leadership, both at Marshall Space Flight Center and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 13, 2018