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Lathan accuses Democrats of “abject partisanship” ahead of impeachment trial

Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan denounced the impeachment trial of the former President as “abject partisanship."

January 27, 2021

ALGOP to consider resolution demanding Liz Cheney be removed from House GOP leadership

Congresswoman Liz Cheney, the House GOP conference chair, was one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump.

January 19, 2021

President Trump impeached for second time, a first in U.S. history

The U.S. Senate is not likely to take the impeachment matter up until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

January 13, 2021

Sewell calls for Trump’s removal through impeachment or the 25th amendment

"He must be held accountable," Congresswoman Terri Sewell said.

January 8, 2021

Barry Moore “disappointed” in Facebook, Twitter actions on New York Post report

The story has not been confirmed by other news outlets and questions remain about the authenticity of the emails included.

October 16, 2020

Congressman Mo Brooks says Speaker Pelosi is “unfit for office”

“Pelosi and Washington socialists are still trying to overthrow President Trump,” Brooks said. The proposed law would not give Congress the power to "overthrow" a president.

October 13, 2020

Alabama Republicans supportive of Trump filling Supreme Court vacancy

Prominent Alabama Republicans released statements supportive of President Donald Trump nominating a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died Friday of complications with pancreatic cancer. GOP Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville said: “The next Supreme Court justice could open the door to finally overturning Roe v. Wade, protecting our gun rights, and firmly … Continued

September 22, 2020

NRA gives Tuberville an “AQ” rating. Jones gets a D

The National Rifle Association endorsed former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville in the Alabama U.S. Senate race, giving Tuberville an “AQ” rating. The pro-gun and pro-Second Amendment group gave incumbent Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, a “D” rating. The “AQ” rating means that Tuberville is strongly pro-gun. “Too many members of the U.S. Congress believe … Continued

September 10, 2020

Jones: “Mitch McConnell” and allies are “trying to knock me out early”

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, sent out a plea to Democrats asking for aid after former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination to challenge Jones in the fall. Jones said he is being targeted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. “The events of the last 24 hours made it clear: Mitch McConnell and … Continued

July 17, 2020