Pence, Harris face off in vice presidential debate in Utah
Harris came out blasting Pence and the Trump administration for their handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
foreign policy
Sewell, Byrne applaud passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Thursday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-Selma) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) both praised the House passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Sewell was a member of the Democrat Working Group tasked by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) with improving the deal negotiated by President Donald J. Trump (R) with the governments of … Continued
Trump comments on protests in Iran
Iran has been rocked in the last weeks by protests demanding that the revolutionary Islamic regime adopt democratic and human rights reforms.
Obama’s Israel policy draws criticism from some
By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, December 26, 2016, State Representative Tim Wadsworth (R-Arley) criticized the decision by outgoing President Barack H. Obama (D) to refuse to veto a UN Security Council resolution denouncing Israel on Christmas Eve. Rep. Wadsworth wrote that the, “United States abstained in the passage of Resolution 2334 against Israel. The … Continued
Constitution Party meets after election
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, December 9, 2016, Constitution Party executive committee members from across the country met on the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville following the 2016 Presidential election. 2016 Constitution Party Presidential candidate Darrell Castle addressed the group about the election and US foreign policy. Darrell Castle told … Continued
Shelby voted for passage of the Iran Sanctions Extension Act
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, December 1, 2016, the US Senate passed the Iran Sanctions Extension Act. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) supported passage of the bipartisan bill which would continue US economic sanctions against the country which is ruled by an Islamic Revolutionary regime that has been very hostile towards the United … Continued
U.S. House votes to continue Iran sanctions through 2026
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, November 16, 2016 the U.S. House of Representative voted to continue the sanctions against Iran through 2026. U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) supports continuing the sanctions. Congresswoman Roby said on social media, “The House just voted to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act to continue sanctions on … Continued
Roby Criticizes Obama Administration for Iran Ransom Payments
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 22, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said, that the Obama Administration did not consult with the military before sending ransom payments to Iran. Congresswoman Roby said in a statement, “More keeps getting exposed about this terrible Iran ransom payment. The President didn’t consult with the Department of … Continued
Rogers, Shelby, Byrne, and Palmer are Critical of $400 Million Payment to Iran for Hostages
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 18, 2016, State Department Spokesman John Kirby admitted what many Republicans had already suspected. A January cash payment of $400 million to Iran, was contingent on Iran releasing four Americans being held prisoner there. Republicans, including members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation were quick to criticize the revelation … Continued
Rogers Comments on North Korean Hydrogen Bomb Test
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 6, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, made the following statement today after learning from news reports that North Korea said it had conducted a successful hydrogen bomb test. Congressman Rogers “We are watching seven years of President … Continued