Taliban

The Afghanistan War, at over 19 years in length, is the longest war in American history.

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) spoke on the floor of the US House of Representatives and said that President Trump (R) and Secretary of Defense James Mattis are wise to reevaluate American troop levels and the rules of engagement in Afghanistan. Congresswoman Roby recently led … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 17, 2016, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor to reflect on the 15th anniversary of the death of Alabamian Johnny Micheal “Mike” Spann. Sen. Shelby said, “I rise today to honor the life and legacy of an Alabama patriot and American hero, Johnny … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 16, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) called the Taliban terrorist fighters in Pakistan who executed 132 children at their school “barbarous.” Representative Roby said, “My heart is with the grieving families affected by the unconscionable Taliban attack on the Peshawar school today. We once again see … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Criminal incompetence at Veteran Administration hospitals, the tragic deaths of five Americans in Benghazi in 2012, and now the controversy surrounding the exchange of five potentially dangerous Taliban officials for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is dominating much of Congresses attention recently. On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 following the first public … Continued