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Shelby votes to confirm Carson

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) voted to confirm Dr. Ben Carson as the next HUD Secretary, when the nomination was voted on in the Senate committee. Dr. Carson, 65, is President Donald J. Trump’s pick to head the cabinet post at HUD, an agency that … Continued
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January 26, 2017

Sessions vote delayed

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on US Senator Jeff Sessions’ (R-Alabama) confirmation for US Attorney General after US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) invoked a Judiciary Committee rule allowing any member to delay a vote for a week. The vote is expected to occur on … Continued
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January 25, 2017

Roby says Trump’s restoration of Mexico City policy a sign Trump will be powerful Pro-Life ally

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 23, 2017, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed an executive order reinstating “The Mexico City Policy” which states that foreign non-governmental organizations may not receive funding from the United States Federal government if they promote abortion as family planning. US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an … Continued
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January 24, 2017

Alabama politicos praise President Trump

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, January 20, 2017 Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Most of Alabama’s congressional delegation congratulated the new President. U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) said, “Congratulations to Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States! … Continued
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January 23, 2017

Bentley says Trump inauguration speech uplifting

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, January 20, 2017 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) attended the inauguration of New York City billionaire businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump (R) as the 45th President of the United States. Gov. Bentley praised the President’s inaugural address. Gov. Bentley said, “President Trump’s speech was optimistic, uplifting … Continued
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January 23, 2017

Obama passes the torch to Trump today

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, January 20, New York billionaire and reality TV star Donald J Trump (R) will be sworn in as President of the United States. The controversial and divisive administration of President Barack H. Obama (D) has come to an end. Inauguration events begin as early as 8:00 am. The … Continued
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January 20, 2017

Bentley Will Attend Trump Inauguration

By Brandon Moseley Friday, January 20, 2016 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) is attending the inaugural ceremonies for President-elect Donald J. Trump (R). Gov. Bentley said in a statement: “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to attend the historic inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States. As the … Continued
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January 20, 2017

Trump Appoints Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture

By Brandon Moseley Thursday, January 19, 2017 President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) nominated former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R from Montgomery) applauded President-elect Donald Trump’s selection saying that Perdue is an experienced leader who is very familiar with and dedicated to the … Continued
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January 20, 2017

Sewell snubs Trump inauguration

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, 2017, US Representative Terri Sewell (D from Selma) announced that she would join fellow Democrats boycotting the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump (D) on Friday, January 20. Congresswoman Sewell said, “Prayerfully, I have decided NOT to attend the inauguration. While I stand with my … Continued
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January 19, 2017

Roby joins Defense Appropriations Subcommittee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, January 12, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) will join the US House of Representatives Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for the 115th Congress. This is a significant assignment for Roby, who has emphasized military issues while in the Congress. Both Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery and Fort Rucker … Continued
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January 19, 2017