National Jerry Carl plans to join Brooks in challenging presidential election results Carl plans to join a small group of House Republicans in challenging the 2020 presidential election results. Brandon MoseleyDecember 31, 2020
National Senate poised to vote to override Trump veto of the NDAA Trump unexpectedly vetoed the NDAA just before Christmas, but the veto was overridden by the House. Brandon MoseleyDecember 30, 2020
National Trump signs COVID relief, omnibus spending bill Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown. Brandon MoseleyDecember 28, 2020
National House Republicans block motion to increase direct payments to $2,000 Democrats pushed for larger checks all along. Most Republicans argued against it. Brandon MoseleyDecember 25, 2020
News Jones’s bipartisan legislation to protect red snapper passes Congress The legislation has passed in Congress and is awaiting the president's signature. Brandon MoseleyDecember 23, 2020
News Mobile Airport Authority praises funding package, COVID aid bill The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports. Brandon MoseleyDecember 23, 2020
Congress Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama. Brandon MoseleyDecember 22, 2020
Congress Senate reaches deal on Federal Reserve lending, clearing path for $900 billion aid package This final roadblock allows Congress to pass a coronavirus relief deal and omnibus spending package. Brandon MoseleyDecember 21, 2020
National Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment. Brandon MoseleyDecember 21, 2020
National Medal of Honor recipient Bennie Adkins laid to rest at Arlington Command Sgt. Major Adkins received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony in 2014 for acts of heroism. Brandon MoseleyDecember 18, 2020