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Byrne: al-Baghdadi death sends message U.S. “will not tolerate hate and terrorism”

Sunday. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) responded to this weekend’s news that American troops have killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. “Today is an important milestone in the global war on terror and the result of years of effort to bring al-Baghdadi down,” Rep. Byrne said. “A clear, unmistakable message has been sent across the globe … Continued

October 28, 2019

Rogers: Terrorism remains a threat in our own backyard

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Saks, said that terrorism remains a threat. This was following the arrest of Nayef Qashou, a Lee County resident charged with lying to the FBI and destroying records. The arrest was part of a years-long counterterrorism investigation. “Today’s arrest is a stark reminder that terrorism remains a threat in our own backyard,” … Continued

September 20, 2019

Alabama’s continued honoring of Robert Lee is a slap in the face to black Americans

Today, the State of Alabama will honor two men. One was a man who advocated for peace and justice, who led peaceful protests and demanded non-violent resistance to abhorrent mistreatment of Americans based solely on the color of their skin. All across America, people will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King … Continued

January 21, 2019

Doing our duty as free press

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As is often the case, one country’s terrorist is another’s freedom fighter; and likewise, one person’s anonymous source is a patriot and someone else’s traitor. Like much in politics, traitor versus patriot largely depends on who’s blowing the whistle and who’s caught up in the malaise. The press who reported weekly … Continued

October 16, 2017

Sessions Says the Obama Administration is Ignoring Common Sense Concerns of American People on Refugee Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, September 13, 2016, US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) repeated his concerns that terrorists will infiltrate the refugee population to launch attacks on the US. Senator Sessions warned in a statement, “Despite opposition by the American people, a documented link between terrorism and individuals admitted to the United States … Continued

September 19, 2016

Senator Shelby Stands Up for Our Nation and Alabama Jobs

By Sen. Arthur Orr With the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world who want to do us harm, it is important now more than ever that our leaders prioritize keeping us safe. Alabama plays a key role in that goal by being the home to where our nation’s most secure, … Continued

February 1, 2016

Officials Respond to Slayings of Unarmed Soldiers in Chattanooga

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 16, four US Marines and a Sailor are dead in two attacks: one, in a military recruitment office, the other at a Naval training center seven miles apart in Chattanooga Tennessee. Another two people were reportedly injured in the two attacks. Early reports are that the shooter, Muhammed … Continued

July 20, 2015

FBI Investigating Suspicious Package Found at Shelby’s Office

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Ricin has been identified in letters sent to both President Barack H. Obama and Senator Roger Wicker (R) from Mississippi. Now NBC is reporting that the FBI is investigating a package sent to Alabama Senator Richard Shelby’s office. Later news reports say that a “suspicious letter” was removed from … Continued

April 18, 2013

Sessions Protests Release of Hezbollah Terrorist

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Senator Jeff Sessions (R) issued a written statement following the news that the government of Iraq had released Ali Mussa Daqduq. Ali Mussa Daqduq is accused of being a Hezbollah agent responsible for attacks on Americans, notably the slayings of five American soldiers including Private Johnathon Millican from … Continued

November 19, 2012