Courts Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart called accountability courts an important tool to hold offenders accountable while providing the treatment and services. Staff10 hours ago
Congress Doug Jones talks inauguration, a Biden presidency and his future plans Jones is in talks with the incoming administration but is considering continuing his work in Congress in the private sector. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 20, 2021
National Doug Jones named fellow at Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Jones is joined by other Georgetown fellows including the Associated Press's Julie Pace and DNC Chairman Tom Perez. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
National ALGOP to consider resolution demanding Liz Cheney be removed from House GOP leadership Congresswoman Liz Cheney, the House GOP conference chair, was one of 10 Republicans to vote to impeach Trump. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Congress SPLC calls on Mo Brooks’s donors to cease their support The president of the SPLC Action Fund said that "without funding, politicians like Mo Brooks are virtually powerless.” Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021
Economy Small business optimism declined sharply last month: survey Expectations for the next six months are increasingly dim, according to the latest report by the National Federation of Independent Business. Micah DanneyJanuary 18, 2021
Health The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 16, 2021
Congress SPLC responds to arrest of man carrying Confederate flag inside U.S. Capitol Kevin Seefried and his son, Hunter, face multiple charges connected with their alleged part in the deadly Capitol riot. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 15, 2021
Congress Tuberville says Trump admitted to “mistake” over deadly Capitol riot. He hasn’t Trump has not admitted to any responsibility in the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 14, 2021
National Shelby praises U.S. Space Command HQ decision Shelby has advocated for the selection of Redstone Arsenal for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. StaffJanuary 14, 2021
News President Trump impeached for second time, a first in U.S. history The U.S. Senate is not likely to take the impeachment matter up until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2021