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ALGOP slams Jones for vote against appeals court nominee Daniel Bress
The U.S. Senate confirmed attorney Daniel Bress to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, bringing the number of President Donald Trump’s appointees on the court to seven. U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, voted against Bress. Alabama Republican Party Chairman criticized Sen. Jones for his vote against the Trump nominee. “Once again, Senator Doug … Continued
Jones to co-sponsor legislation to halt separation of families at the border
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, announced Sunday that he would co-sponsor a piece of legislation that will prohibit the separation of immigrant families at the southern border, which would halt the controversial practice by the Trump Administration. The legislation, S.3036, the Keep Families Together Act, was introduced by California Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The legislation would … Continued
Givan introduces bill to raise age limit to purchase assault weapons to 21
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, introduced legislation Wednesday that would raise the minimum age to purchase an assault weapon in Alabama from 18 to 21. The bill would prohibit the sale or transfer of an assault weapon to any person under 21 and would also prohibit any person under … Continued
Sessions endures hard questioning during Judiciary Committee hearings
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The US Senate Judiciary Committee has finished its hearings on whether or not to confirm US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) as President Donald Trump’s Attorney General; but the controversy remains. US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said to Sessions, “You are a friend. You are a man of integrity. You … Continued
Sessions’ confirmation hearings begin today
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee (which he has sat on for years) later today. He will be introduced to the Committee by US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama). “I will have the honor of introducing my friend Senator Jeff Sessions at his Senate … Continued