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Alabama & National Politics
Trump: More Republican Senators should follow Tuberville's lead
Trump: Tuberville ‘a great champion....More Republican Senators should follow his lead’
The President tweeted out his praise after Tuberville was said to be "very seriously considering" backing Rep. Mo Brooks' challenge to the Electoral College Jan. 6.
Tuberville announces experienced appointments to his Senate staff
Tuberville announces experienced appointments to his Senate staff
The senator-elected touted decades of experience for his staff and ties to Alabama.
Retired judge proposes bill to create 2nd Alabama parole board
Retired judge proposes bill to create 2nd Alabama parole board
Rep. Jim Hill, R-Moody, said a second board could help reduce a backlog of inmates who are eligible for parole hearings.
Ivey’s study group to release findings on Alabama lottery, casinos
Gov. Kay Ivey’s study group to release findings on how lottery, casinos would affect Alabama
The group, chaired by former Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, has been gathering information on the long-debated issues of expanding gambling in Alabama.
Rep. Deb Haaland to be nominated Biden’s interior secretary
Rep. Deb Haaland to be nominated Biden’s interior secretary
She would be the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation’s tribes for generations.
Ivey awards $1.9 million coronavirus grant to help veterans with PTSD
Gov. Kay Ivey awards $1.9 million coronavirus relief grant to program to help veterans with PTSD
An organization called Priority Soldier provides virtual group therapy sessions for veterans with combat-related PTSD who have been affected by COVID-19.
6 suspects indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
6 suspects indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Adam Fox, Barry Croft, Ty Garbin, Kaleb Franks, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta each face up to life in prison if convicted.
Second stimulus: Congress closes in on $900 billion COVID relief deal
Second stimulus: Congress closes in on $900 billion COVID relief deal
The package would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Jones would have to recuse on Hunter Biden probe if named AG
Doug Jones, like Jeff Sessions, would have to recuse on Hunter Biden probe if named attorney general
Recusal would especially be necessary if Joe Biden picks outgoing Sen. Doug Jones, with whom he has long had a close professional and personal relationship.
Tuberville campaigns for Georgia Senate candidates
Tuberville campaigns for Georgia Senate candidates: We are losing our way of life
“We are in trouble,” Tuberville said. “The way of life, the freedoms that we have, the liberties that we have that our forefathers, our great-great-grandfather and grandmothers gave us we’re losing at a very fast pace.”
Biden, Pence to soon receive COVID-19 vaccine
Biden, Pence to soon receive COVID-19 vaccine
Biden said, “I don’t want to get ahead of the line, but I want to make sure we demonstrate to the American people that it is safe to take.”
Will Tommy Tuberville back Mo Brooks in overturning election?
Will Tommy Tuberville back Mo Brooks in overturning Electoral College decision?
Tuberville will be a newly-sworn in senator when Brooks brings up his challenge on January 6 to the Electoral College vote in some of the battleground states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden. But will Tuberville buck Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell -- who recently congratulated Biden on his win -- and back Brooks?