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Moore: Democrat tactics in 2017 violated his rights, rights of the Alabama voter

Former Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore said Monday that his rights and the rights of the voters of Alabama to have a fair election were violated by an effort to use social media to influence the campaign. “As a conservative Christian, I was unfairly attacked by a high-tech cyber disinformation campaign in the 2017 race … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 8, 2019

Navy announces future destroyer will be named for Sen. Jeremiah Denton

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s decision to name a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in honor of Alabama’s Jeremiah Denton. Denton was a former Republican U.S. Senator from Alabama and a well-known U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and Navy Cross recipient that was held in captivity by the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 7, 2019

Jones supports efforts to address student loan debt for people of color

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, led a letter to over 100 key stakeholders nationwide to solicit feedback that can help improve federal policies for student borrowers of color and make access to higher education more equitable. Stakeholders receiving the letter included experts in education policy and leaders in business, advocacy, academia, civil rights, consumer protection, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 4, 2019

Moore restarts Twitter feed, promises new “details” about social media antics in Senate race

Former Republican candidate Roy Moore posted on his Twitter feed Wednesday for the first since his failed Senate bid, promising new “details” about media reports that a group used potentially illegal social media tactics to influence the 2017 special election. The last time Moore tweeted before two tweets he sent on Wednesday was Dec. 30, 2017, … Continued

Chip Brownlee

January 3, 2019

Trump invites congressional leaders to White House to discuss border security, ending shutdown

The Democrats will take control of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in eight years on Thursday. President Donald J. Trump (R) has invited the two top Republicans and Democrats from each House of Congress to the White House today for a briefing on border security and meeting on possibly reaching some … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 2, 2019

Shelby: President cannot fire the chairman of the Federal Reserve

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said, “The President can not fire the Chairman of the Federal Reserve without cause.” Shelby made the comments during a lengthy interview on the CBS News Program, “Face the Nation.” CBS broadcast journalist Margaret Brennan asked Shelby: “Sir I know you spent a long time on the Banking Committee, and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 31, 2018

Roy Moore speaks to reporters and supporters

Moore: “It’s about time” the 2017 special election is investigated

Former Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore responded to reports that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was looking into media reports that a group used potentially illegal social media tactics to influence the 2017 special election, in which former Democratic candidate Doug Jones defeated Moore to win the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. Marshall … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 28, 2018

Zeigler completes year-end audit

As 2018 closes, State Auditor Jim Zeigler says that his office, which he calls “the watchman for the people” suffered adversities in 2018, but overcame them with solid improvements. The biggest setback was when the Auditor’s staff were kicked out of Alabama State House. In April, the Legislative Council notified Zeigler that his staff must … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 26, 2018

Brooks voted against bipartisan criminal justice reform

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, voted “No” on S. 756, the First Step Act of 2018. Rep. Brooks says that the legislation releases violent criminals from prison early, making Americans less safe and more likely to be victims of violent crimes and drug overdoses. “The Senate version of the First Step Act is a step backward,” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 26, 2018

House passes Jones, Cruz civil rights cold case bill

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly has approved legislation led by Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to require the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Senators Jones and Cruz have led a months-long bipartisan effort to provide public access to unsolved civil rights … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 24, 2018