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Rogers disappointed Democrats have not offered a Homeland Security reauthorization

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, wrote an editorial in the Washington Examiner saying that he is disappointed but not surprised that Democrats have yet to offer a reauthorization package for the Department of Homeland Security. “It’s been over 1,100 days since the last Department of Homeland Security authorization bill was introduced in the U.S. House of … Continued
September 22, 2020

Economic downturn sees uptick in possible sex trafficking recruitment

Tuesday, the Child Trafficking Solutions Project and the Children’s Policy Cooperative of Jefferson County issued a statement warning that there is a noticeable increase in Craigslist postings for possible human trafficking purposes due to the coronavirus economic impact. “If you see any such postings on Craigslist or any social media sites, please screen shot and … Continued
March 25, 2020

Doug Jones: Anniston could still be called upon to treat coronavirus patients

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones issued a statement Monday about the possibility of coronavirus patients being transported to and housed at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama. “Over the weekend, my staff and I participated in briefings regarding the announcement that Americans from the Diamond Princess cruise ship who tested positive for the coronavirus … Continued
February 25, 2020

Jones joins bipartisan call to implement program to alleviate border crisis

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, has joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending letters to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Attorney General William Barr to urge the implementation of “Operation Safe Return.” Supporters claim that Operation Safe Return is a pilot program that … Continued
July 22, 2019

Brooks supports Trump’s changes to American amnesty laws

Friday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced his support for President Donald J. Trump’s (R) Presidential Proclamation addressing mass migration through the southern border of the United States and the Department of Homeland Security’s newly released asylum rule. “Each year, hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens furtively thumb their noses at America’s sovereignty by clandestinely violating … Continued
November 12, 2018

Hurricane Michael to make landfall today

Hurricane Michael is continuing on its course towards the Florida Gulf Coast gaining strength as it continues to track north. As of press time the Hurricane eyewall was anticipated to make landfall at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the area of Panama City, Florida. Michael is currently a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 miles … Continued
October 10, 2018

Rogers announces Jacksonville State has been awarded an $18 Million FEMA grant

Friday, Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, congratulated Jacksonville State University (JSU) for receiving an $18,117,223.83 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “I am so proud to see how resilient the University and community have been,” Congressman Rogers said in a statement. “My wife and I are JSU alumni and … Continued
October 2, 2018

Doug Jones secures support for new Auburn R&D threat detector canines program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The first line of defense against all manners of threats this nation faces are the threat detection dogs. Monday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced that he has secured support in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for the Canine Detection Research and Development Act. Auburn University … Continued
March 13, 2018

FBI investigating bomb threats at Jewish Community Centers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 27, 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that they are investigating the string of threats made against Jewish Community Centers across the country, including in Birmingham. FBI Spokesman Paul E Daymond said in a statement, “The FBI and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division are investigating … Continued
February 28, 2017

Roby Says that Homeland Security Dropped the Ball

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, September 20, 2016, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) in an email to constituents commented on reporting that 850 immigrants who were supposed to be deported instead were granted US citizenship. Congresswoman Roby said, “Amid the attacks around the country and the growing tension, there was some unnerving news … Continued
September 22, 2016