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Hillary Clinton to Speak in Montgomery

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 1, former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential frontrunner, Hillary Clinton, will make her second campaign stop in Alabama, this time to headline the National Bar Association’s 60th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott’s Commemoration Tour. Mrs. Clinton will speak at a public event titled, “The … Continued
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November 26, 2015

Sessions Expresses Concerns about U.S. Accepting more Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R), Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee expressed concerns about the Obama Administration’s plan to resettle nearly 200,000 refugees in the US over the next 2 years. Sen. Sessions said, “The US has already taken in four times more immigrants than any other nation on Earth. … Continued
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September 25, 2015

Sessions Questions if U.S. Should Accept Syrian Refugees

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, September 10, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R from Alabama) released a written statement in response to President Barack H Obama’s (D) announcement that they plan to expand refugee resettlement operations inside the U.S. Sen. Sessions said, “The United States has been doing more than its ‘fair share’ … Continued
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September 11, 2015

Roby Recounts Details of Middle East Trip

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) traveled throughout the Middle East as part of a defense-related Congressional Delegation.  Following her trip, Rep. Roby briefed constituents in an email. Congresswoman Roby said that the purpose of her trip was, “To evaluate the rising influence of ISIS and Iran and to examine … Continued
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April 9, 2015

Byrne Speaks Out Against Persecution of Christians

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In recent interviews, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) has spoken out about the growing persecution and slaughter of Christians that is occurring around the world. On Monday, April 6, Congressman Byrne wrote on Facebook, “Even though Easter celebrations may be over, we shouldn’t stop talking about Christian persecution in … Continued
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April 8, 2015

Rogers Concerned About ISIS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 27, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) said in an email to constituents that he is concerned about the terrorist group ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). Congressman Rogers said, “As I made my way around East Alabama during the District Work Week, one of the … Continued
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February 27, 2015

Byrne Said Obama’s War Proposal Lacks A Clear Strategy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Mobile) said that President Obama has not articulated an adequate strategy to defeat ISIS. US Representative Byrne issued a statement following President Obama’s submission to Congress for a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) to defeat the Islamic … Continued
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February 12, 2015

Byrne Supports New Authorization of Force Against ISIL

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R from Mobile) said in a statement that he supports President Barack H. Obama’s (D) decision to ask for new authorization from Congress to fight the growing menace of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Representative Byrne said on Facebook, “I believe … Continued
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November 11, 2014

Byrne Supports Syrian Air Strikes But Questions Authority of the Action

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose issued a statement supportive of the expansion of American airstrikes into Syria. Rep. Byrne while supportive of the policy however stated his belief that President Barack H. Obama (D) has exceeded his authority by attacking targets in Syria without getting legal authorization … Continued
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September 25, 2014