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FBI investigating bomb threats at Jewish Community Centers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 27, 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that they are investigating the string of threats made against Jewish Community Centers across the country, including in Birmingham. FBI Spokesman Paul E Daymond said in a statement, “The FBI and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division are investigating … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Trump to address Congress tonight

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, President Donald J Trump will address a joint session of Congress for the first time. On Monday, February 27, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) said in an email to constituents, “As you may know, President Trump will address a Joint Sessions of Congress … Continued
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February 28, 2017

Gary Palmer faces constituents at Hoover Town Hall

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, February 25, 2017, US Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) addressed the people of the Sixth Congressional District and beyond in a town hall meeting in Hoover. Over a thousand people attempted to attend the town hall meeting with the congressman though only 160 were able to go inside the … Continued
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February 27, 2017

Trump signs bill repealing Obama Era coal regulations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed a resolution of disapproval rolling back a series of Obama-era regulations passed by administrative rule in the last hours of the Obama Administration. The bill was passed by the Senate and House of Representative using special powers under the Congressional … Continued
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February 20, 2017

Alabama House spends nearly four hours debating a pro-Trump resolution

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives spent nearly three and a half hours on the third day of the Legislative Session debating a resolution that urges Alabama’s majority-Republican congressional delegation to support President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. The nonbinding resolution, with no legal authority, passed the House along party … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Sewell says that General Flynn Should Testify before Congress about Resignation and Russian Allegations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, February 12, 2017 U.S. Representative Terri Sewell said that retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn’s resignation as President Donald J Trump’s National Security Advisor raises unanswered questions that should be investigated by the U.S. Congress. Congresswoman Sewell said in a statement, “Retired General Michael Flynn resigned his … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Brooks Calls 9th Circuit Court of Appeals the Most Error-Prone and Reversed Circuit Court of Appeal

By Brandon Moseley Friday, February 10, 2017 U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R from Huntsville) announced that he was disappointed with the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against President Donald J. Trump’s immigration Executive Order. Congressman Brooks said, “I am disappointed the 9th Circuit Court, often the most error-prone and reversed circuit court … Continued
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February 15, 2017

Jeff Sessions is confirmed as Attorney General

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General in a 52 to 47 vote of the US Senate after a rare marathon session. Elected leaders from across Alabama congratulated Sessions on his confirmation. US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) said in a statement, “It is great … Continued
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February 9, 2017

Jeffco GOP Condemns Birmingham Resolution Designating the City as a Sanctuary City

By Brandon Moseley Wednesday, February 1, 2017 the Jefferson County Republican Party Executive Committee approved a resolution condemning the Birmingham City Council’s vote to designate Alabama’s largest city as a “Sanctuary City”. Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Sallie Bryant said in a statement, “Not only are the actions of the Birmingham City Council expressly against … Continued
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February 6, 2017

Bentley says Alabama will not support Sanctuary Cities

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, January 31, 2017, the Birmingham City Council voted to make Birmingham a Sanctuary City for illegal immigrants. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) responded to the action saying that the State of Alabama will not support Sanctuary Cities. Governor Bentley said, “President Trump has already taken decisive and necessary … Continued
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February 1, 2017