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Is Session in or out? Insiders say probably in

Rumors that former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions may enter the race to retake his old Senate seat is sending panic through the political landscape as politicos of all stripes scramble to understand what happens next. Those close to Sessions said he has not made a final decision, but he is leaning strongly toward running. Recent … Continued
October 30, 2019

Alabama reaction to Mueller findings

Sunday, Alabama leaders reacted to the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller Report that there was no evidence of collusion between the President and Russian intelligence to win the 2016 presidential campaign. “When the Mueller investigation first began, I was one of the first to believe that it was unlikely to implicate President Trump, likely … Continued
March 25, 2019

Newt Gingrich addresses Alabama Farmers

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich was in Montgomery to address the 97th meeting of the influential Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) Monday. Nearly one thousand farmers and business people from supporting industries were in attendance. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said that he is a huge Fox News fan, and Gingrich always adds something … Continued
December 4, 2018

Report: Haney agreed to pay Cohen $10 million if Bellefonte Nuclear Plant funding was approved

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Chattanooga real estate developer and top Trump donor, Franklin Haney, agreed to pay then-President Donald J. Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen $10 million for his help in obtaining funding to finish the Bellefonte Nuclear Power Plant in Hollywood, Alabama. The Wall Street Journal reported that Cohen’s consulting deal … Continued
August 3, 2018

Deposition: Bentley was pressured by lawmakers, attorneys, major donors to upend Hubbard trial

Former Gov. Robert Bentley said during a recent deposition that he was pressured by lawmakers, attorneys and major donors on numerous occasions during the Mike Hubbard trial to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the Alabama Attorney General’s Office — a move that likely would have torpedoed the case against the former House speaker. Under … Continued
July 16, 2018

Byrne, Brooks call on Mueller to “wrap up” investigation

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, said that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has accomplished very little and said it is time to wrap up the investigation. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said that the investigation should not continue past July. Congressman Byrne said, “It has been one year since Robert Mueller was appointed to investigate Russian collusion related … Continued
May 18, 2018

Brooks urges Sessions to terminate the special counsel’s investigation

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) announced in a speech on the House floor that he and 17 of his House colleagues have sent a joint letter urging Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) to immediately take action to limit Special Counsel Robert Mueller. “Two years is more than enough time for a competent and thorough prosecutor, … Continued
May 10, 2018

Byrne says it’s important for Mueller investigation to conclude

The Mueller probe into whether the Trump campaign colluded with the Russians had a setback on Friday when a federal judge questioned if special prosecutor Robert Mueller had exceeded his authority in the investigation. “It’s unlikely you’re going to persuade me the special counsel has unfettered power to do whatever he wants,” U.S. District Judge … Continued
May 9, 2018

Sessions warns White House that he could resign if Rosenstein is fired

The Washington Post is reporting that Attorney General Jeff Sessions (R) has told the White House that he might have to leave his post if President Donald J. Trump (R) fired Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein. Sessions angered the President when he recused himself from the investigation into controversial allegations that the 2016 Trump … Continued
April 23, 2018

Moore team files motion to disqualify special prosecutor in son’s case

Wednesday, the Moore teams filed a motion with the court asking that James Hedgspeth be removed as special prosecutor in the case against Caleb Moore. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s son, Caleb, is being investigated for criminal trespass. In the filing, the defense asks that Hedgspeth be removed for bias, conflict of interest and … Continued
April 13, 2018