Congress Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act The bill would repeal two statutes that reduce payouts to individuals who receive government pensions not covered by Social Security. Alex Jobin20 hours ago
National Rescue funds available for businesses in places long left behind, official says The Department of Commerce says it's looking to fund economic growth in communities that need it the most. Micah DanneyJuly 30, 2021
National Conservative groups file briefs asking Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court, asking it to overrule Roe v.... Brandon MoseleyJuly 30, 2021
Congress Shelby applauds supplemental funding for National Guard, Capitol Police The legislation provides $100 million for the Capitol Police, $300 million for Capitol security measures, and $1 billion for the Department of Defense. Brandon MoseleyJuly 30, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks wore body armor during fiery Jan. 6 speech near U.S. Capitol Brooks told a Slate reporter he'd been warned things could turn violent, so he slept in his office and wore body armor. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 29, 2021
National DOJ deals blow to Mo Brooks’ defense Brooks claimed his Jan. 6 speech was simply part of his job as a congressman. The DOJ disagreed. Josh MoonJuly 28, 2021
Congress Carl supports Republican decision to boycott January 6 Investigation His comments come after the speaker's refusal to seat all five Republican nominees for the Select Committee on January 6. Brandon MoseleyJuly 23, 2021
Congress Sewell votes in favor of the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act The FTC’s authority to sue was diminished in a Supreme Court decision earlier this year. Brandon MoseleyJuly 22, 2021
Congress Carl cosponsors bipartisan legislation to help forest owners after natural disasters The act would let private forest owners deduct the value of destroyed timber on their taxes after a natural disaster. Brandon MoseleyJuly 21, 2021
Congress Sen. Richard Shelby says he’s concerned about inflation Shelby questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Banking Committee hearing. Brandon MoseleyJuly 19, 2021
National Biden administration won’t strip important designation from several Alabama cities If it had been enacted, the proposed change would have negatively affected several cities in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyJuly 16, 2021