Katie Britt begins transition into new role as Alabama’s junior senator
Britt said she and her team are putting in long hours now so that they can hit the ground running when she assumes office on Jan. 3.
Washington D.C.
Senator-elect Katie Britt announces first staff appointments
Britt selected Clay Armentrout as chief of staff and Sean Ross as her communications director.
Ivey praises National Guard troops after return from protecting Biden inauguration
There is still a National Guard presence in Washington D.C. protecting the Capitol ahead of the former president's impeachment trial.
FBI seeking information related to insurrection at the Capitol
The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building.
January 8, 2021
Brooks addresses pro-Trump rally ahead of Electoral College certification
Trump will address the crowd at 11 a.m. Congress will meet in a joint session at 12 p.m.
Clean water advocates want a comprehensive water plan for Alabama that creates jobs
Under new leadership, a plan for preserving clean water and fair access to it may be within reach in Alabama.
Jones campaign says Tuberville is not taking the pandemic seriously
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones’ re-election campaign released a statement critical of Republican Senate nominee Tommy Tuberville, suggesting that he is not taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously enough. “The Washington Post reported today that the stock market plummeted after jobless claims climbed last week by 1.4 million and the economy shrank by 9.5 percent — … Continued
2nd Congressional District candidate Barry Moore returns from trip to D.C.
Republican congressional nominee former State Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, returned to Alabama on Saturday after five days in Washington, D.C. Moore’s campaign said that he had successful meetings with Republican leadership, members of the Alabama Congressional delegation, the House Freedom Caucus and the National Republican Congressional Committee. “I wanted to hit the ground running, so … Continued
Byrne opposes Trump plan to use U.S. military to stop unrest
President Donald Trump said he would deploy active-duty American armed forces to stop unrest in major American cities if governors fail to use the National Guard. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that he opposed the president’s plan. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, has been a staunch Trump supporter in the House of Representatives, … Continued
Barry Moore is optimistic Trump will calm the riots
Monday, Second Congressional candidate former State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) responded to President Donald J. Trump’s (R) strong statement invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act and mobilizing of federal military forces for possible use against the rioters that have struck dozens of cities over the last several days, including Birmingham on Sunday night. “The President is … Continued