President Biden visits Troy Lockheed Martin facility Biden’s visit came as he is urging Congress to approve $20 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Jacob HolmesMay 4, 2022
Courts Supreme Court rejects Texas lawsuit challenging election results The state of Alabama was one of 18 states that joined Texas in its bid to have the Supreme Court overturn Biden’s victory. Brandon MoseleyDecember 13, 2020
Congress Shelby applauds Senate passage of defense funding The conference report passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 13. It authorizes a total of $740.5 billion for national defense priorities. Brandon MoseleyDecember 11, 2020
National Governor meets virtually with President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris Five Democratic governors and five Republican governors attended the virtual meeting. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 20, 2020
National Alabama Democratic leaders say Biden, Harris win is a win for the nation Democratic leaders in the state called for unity — and for a peaceful transfer of power. Eddie Burkhalter and John H. GlennNovember 9, 2020
Congress Poll watchers in Alabama report massive turnout, long waits and machine shortages One observer spoke to multiple people in long lines who vowed that they are ready to wait all night if they have to. Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
Congress SPLC: Millions still have their mail-in ballots, should return them in person Nearly 100 million Americans have already voted by mail or by early in-person voting. There were 138 million total votes cast in the 2016... Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
Elections Etowah County Republicans rally for Trump Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, the special guest at the rally, is set to deliver remarks. Brandon MoseleyOctober 31, 2020
Courts Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election. Brandon MoseleyOctober 20, 2020
Congress Republicans praise President Trump’s SCOTUS nomination “The confirmation process is already proving to be another brutal fight, but I am certain that this is the job for a strong, conservative... Brandon MoseleySeptember 27, 2020
Courts Sen. Doug Jones won’t support SCOTUS nominee before Nov. 3 election “Certainly, power grabs are not uncommon in our political system, but few are accompanied by such blatant hypocrisy as we are witnessing now,” Jones... Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 26, 2020