Jeff Sessions

Moore says he will accept appointment to Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, January 12, 2017, suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) told WIAT that he will accept Governor Robert Bentley’s appointment to the United States Senate, should he be chosen. “I would be honored to accept such a position, if offered,” Moore said. “I think that I have the qualifications … Continued

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January 16, 2017

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

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January 16, 2017

Shelby introduces Sessions in confirmation hearing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON, DC—Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alaabama) introduced Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) to the Senate Judiciary Committee. “Although my friend and colleague Jeff Sessions is well-known to the members of this committee,” Shelby stated, “it is my distinct privilege to introduce him as President-elect Donald Trump’s … Continued

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January 12, 2017

Opinion

Who’s in or out in 2018 and Trump is good for Alabama

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Alabama is going to fare wall under President Trump. There is an old adage that says, “Those that bake the pie get to eat it.” We truly baked the pie for Trump. We overwhelmingly supported him in the GOP primary and helped him secure the nomination. We then gave … Continued

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January 11, 2017

Alabama Republican leaders praise Sessions’ testimony

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 10, 2017, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee in his bid to be confirmed as President Donald J. Trump’s US Attorney General. A number of Alabama’s Republican leaders expressed their support for the popular Senator Sessions. US Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) … Continued

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January 11, 2017

Beckman urges Judiciary Committee to restart Bentley impeachment hearings

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Paul Beckman (R-Prattville) has joined State Auditor Jim Zeigler’s call to restart the halted impeachment of embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. “I believe the committee needs to restart its work and resolve this issue already,” Beckman told Inside Alabama Politics. “I feel like the Governor, possibly with … Continued

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January 10, 2017

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

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January 10, 2017

Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on Sessions confirmation Tuesday and Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on whether or not US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) should be confirmed as the next US Attorney General on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10th and 11th, 2017. Various civil rights groups are actively opposing Sessions’ confirmation. On Friday, the witnesses before the … Continued

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January 9, 2017

Democrats prepare for bitter confirmation fight against Sen. Sessions

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON—Tuesday, January 3, 2017, a number of protestors from the NAACP held a sit in in US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) Mobile offices. Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler (R) reported that the protestors were demanding that Sessions withdraw from consideration for US Senate. The NAACP occupiers were finally arrested … Continued

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January 4, 2017