Ronna McDaniel Announces Resignation As RNC Chair

Ronna McDaniel has announced her resignation as chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), according to multiple reports. McDaniel became RNC chair in 2017 with support from former President Donald Trump, but her leadership has been criticized following a string of Republican election losses. McDaniel said Monday. get off March 8th. (Related: Trump expresses support […]

Alabama A&M endowed chair honors first Black student to graduate from UA

As Alabama A&M prepares for its 150th anniversary next year, the university recently added to its historical and educational legacy. The university's Board of Trustees approved the first endowed chair in the university's history at Friday's board meeting. The College of Business's Vivian Malone Endowed Chair in Business Excellence honors the pioneering Alabama A&M alumnus […]

GOP Rep Demands Inquiry Into House Intel Committee Chair After Warning Of Security Threat

Republican lawmakers have called for an investigation into the House Intelligence Committee's Republican chairman for allegedly undermining national security after he made public statements about classified information. On Wednesday, Republican Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio), chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: press release It confirmed the existence of an […]

Montevallo alum named chair of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The University of Montevallo graduate recently made history by becoming the first African-American to chair the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Willie Phillips was named acting president of the organization by President Biden in early January. But as of this week, the word office has officially been removed from his title, making him simply chairman. FERC […]

Trump Makes Endorsement For RNC Chair

Former President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley to replace Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. The former president hosted a FOX Business episode that aired on February 4, days after Federal Election Commission filings showed the RNC had just $8 million in cash on hand, the lowest […]

Biden appoints Willie L. Phillips Jr. as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

President Joe Biden on Friday announced Willie L. Phillips Jr. as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC is an independent agency that regulates interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, electricity, and other energy projects. As the Biden administration works to tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and build a clean power […]

Rep. Chip Brown elected vice chair of Alabama House Republican Caucus

The 77-member Alabama House Republican Caucus on Wednesday elected state Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) as vice chair. The caucus leadership position became vacant with the victory of former state Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab), who previously served as vice chair, in last month's state Senate special election. “I will work every day to advance the […]

Ronna McDaniel To Step Down As RNC Chair: REPORT

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel plans to resign immediately after the South Carolina primary in late February, according to the New York Times (NYT). Two sources familiar with the plan told the outlet that McDaniel informed leading Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump of his latest decision. The former president will […]