Venezuela

Congress

Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution

During interviews on conservative shows, Tuberville has repeatedly, boldly claimed that Venezuelan vote-tampering elected “a handful of congressmen and senators.”

Chance Phillips

January 9, 2026

Birmingham Indivisible releases statement condemning’s Trump’s attack on Venezuela

The grassroots group denounced the administration’s “wildly illegal, immoral and irresponsible” January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

January 8, 2026

Opinion

Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar

Trump has gone around Congress to kidnap a foreign leader and take control of another country. We know how that ends.

Josh Moon

January 5, 2026

Alabama reacts to Trump’s surprise assault on Venezuela

Alabama lawmakers split sharply after the military action; Republicans praised the capture while Democrats condemned the strike as unconstitutional.

Alex Jobin

January 5, 2026

AG Marshall claims that violent Venezuelan gangs are flying into the country

Marshall's comments mirror now-debunked conspiracy theories spread by former President Donald Trump.

Alex Jobin

October 1, 2024

Potential congressional candidate Chris Countryman discusses the issues facing 2nd Congressional District

Former gubernatorial candidate Chris Countryman is exploring running for the Democratic nomination for the open Second Congressional District. Countryman agreed to a lengthy interview by the Alabama Political Reporter. APR: Huntsville, Baldwin County, Lee County and Shelby County have really experienced a lot of economic growth, but the Second Congressional District has been largely stagnant … Continued

Brandon Moseley

August 22, 2019

Brooks leads successful floor fight against bill to give Venezuelans TPS immigration status

Tuesday evening on the House floor, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville successfully led a fight on the House floor against H.R. 549, a bill that would have given hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of Venezuelans special eligibility to enter into and stay in the United States. Brooks stressed what he felt was the irony of Democrats … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 25, 2019

Opinion

Happy Birthday, America! Don’t be a jerk (or a Trump)

Happy Birthday, America! You are 243 years old. We love you. Thank you, America. Is there ever a country is good as ours? I don’t think so. But I’m sure the people in France or Italy or Great Britain would disagree. They are proud nations. We’re not particularly special in being a nation, are we? … Continued

Joey Kennedy

July 4, 2019

Byrne addresses St. Clair County Republicans

Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, was at the Market City Grill in Pell City on Thursday addressing the St. Clair County Republican Party at their monthly meeting. Bradley Byrne is a candidate for U.S. Senate for the seat currently held by Doug Jones. “It’s great to be in St. Clair County,” Byrne said. I have come … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 25, 2019

Brooks accuses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of economic ignorance

Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, accused socialist Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, with economic ignorance in response to her attacks on the free enterprise system. Congressman Mo Brooks delivered his comments in a forceful speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “A prominent American Socialist politician recently proclaimed that “capitalism is irredeemable,” … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 14, 2019