Congress House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics Alabama leaders warn cuts to SNAP, Medicaid will devastate vulnerable families. Bill Britt8 hours ago
Congress Senate votes to override Trump’s defense funding bill veto The motion to override was successful 81 to 13. Forty Republicans, 40 Democrats and one independent voted to override. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 2, 2021
Congress Tuberville’s move could cost North Alabama billions, say insiders Tuberville could do irreparable harm by trying to subvert the will of voters — and it could cost North Alabama billions, Bill BrittDecember 26, 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 What’s in the $900 billion COVID aid package? Congress approved coronavirus relief legislation for the first time in months. Here’s what’s inside. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 21, 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
Congress Congressman Mike Rogers tests positive for the coronavirus Rogers is the fourth House member to have tested positive this week. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2020
Congress Senator-elect Tubberville suggests he supports Jan. 6 election challenge "You’ve been reading about it in the House. We’re going to have to do it in the Senate," Tuberville said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 17, 2020
Congress Congresswoman Martha Roby gives final floor speech "I cannot adequately express how deeply thankful I am for the confidence my constituents have placed in me over the years,” Roby said. Brandon MoseleyDecember 16, 2020
Congress SPLC warns election fraud claims may solidify as “key belief” of the far right President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says. Micah DanneyDecember 15, 2020
Congress Sewell introduces legislation to expand new markets tax credit The bipartisan legislation will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit for underserved communities. Brandon MoseleyDecember 15, 2020