National Mobile native, Auburn grad selected to be next secretary of defense Austin would become the first Black person to lead the Pentagon if he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Josh MoonDecember 9, 2020
Elections No GOP senator is publicly backing Brooks’s plan to reject election results To this point, GOP senators have been dismissive of Brooks’s plan. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020
Elections Trump holds rally in Georgia The Georgia runoff election is Jan. 5. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020
Congress Mike Rogers will be most powerful Republican in the House on national defense Rogers currently serves as the ranking member on the House Committee on Homeland Security. Brandon MoseleyDecember 4, 2020
National U.S. Chamber announces support for a coronavirus aid bill before Christmas The Chamber is supporting a $908 billion bipartisan stimulus proposal. Brandon MoseleyDecember 3, 2020
Economy 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. Micah DanneyDecember 2, 2020
National Republican efforts focus on Georgia Senate races Georgia was a huge disappointment to Republicans on Nov. 3. Can the GOP retain its Senate seats? Brandon MoseleyDecember 1, 2020
National Doug Jones under consideration as Biden’s attorney general USA Today reports that President-elect Joe Biden is considering U.S. Sen. Doug Jones to head the U.S. Department of Justice. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Congress Sewell expects Congress will pass another coronavirus stimulus package Sewell said that economic stimulus is likely to include more checks for individuals as well as help for small businesses. Brandon MoseleyNovember 10, 2020
Elections Trump supporter Perry Hooper to join Trump’s “investigative team” in Nevada There has been no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have altered the result of the election. Brandon MoseleyNovember 10, 2020