‘Not A Washington Insider’: Trump Lawyer Shuts Down Dem ‘Retribution’ Narrative, Says DOJ Priority Is Targeting Crime
Washington – Deputy Attorney General candidate Todd Blanche closed efforts by Democrat senators on Wednesday to characterize the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) decision as “retaliation” against President Donald Trump’s opponents . During the confirmation hearing, Blanche emphasized that politics “doesn’t play a role” in decision-making as a DOJ official, and in his time as […]
Mayorkas Claims Trump’s Plan For Deporting Migrant Criminals Already A Priority Under Biden
Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has argued that his administration is already prioritizing the arrest and deportation of dangerous illegal immigrants from the United States. Mayorkas, who is scheduled to leave office in about a week, defended the Biden administration’s record on immigration and border security over the past four years in a wide-ranging […]
Schiff says fixing economy will be top priority in Senate
Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff doesn’t like to talk much about President-elect Donald Trump. He wants to talk about the economy. “The question in the last election, which we didn’t have a satisfactory answer to, and which we need to answer as a country going forward, is: Can you work hard in America and still make […]
Harris Touts Latest Celebrity Endorsement As Polls Indicate High Prices Remain Americans’ Top Priority
Democratic presidential candidate and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday focused her Texas campaign primarily on abortion, despite voters’ claims that the economy is their top concern as November approaches. At the event, he defended his recent celebrity endorsements. Singer Beyoncé publicly supported Harris at a rally where she slammed the state’s six-week abortion […]
Improving access, preventing tragedies is priority of mental health bills, Ledbetter says alongside lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers and officials gathered Wednesday to outline progress on the state's mental health care approach. During the press conference, they discussed bills aimed at making treatment easier to access, allocating funds more effectively and modernizing the way family members and emergency responders address substance abuse alongside mental illness. House Speaker Nathaniel Leadbetter, who has […]
Rep. Aderholt confronts Biden’s Secretary of Education with breakdown of policy, priority failures – ‘We can and must do better’
Rep. Robert Aderholt harshly criticized Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on several issues during a House budget hearing on Wednesday. In her speech, Aderholt began by confronting Cardona about the Department of Education's efforts to gut Title IX. “When I appeared before this subcommittee last year, I and many of my colleagues expressed disbelief at the […]
State Sen. Beasley: Election infrastructure should be a top priority
As Alabamians, it is important to remember that the national security challenges we face as a nation often begin on our doorstep. This lesson has been reinforced in recent years as adversaries' cyber capabilities have targeted critical infrastructure in the United States, and especially in Alabama. But few national priorities are more valuable and worth […]
‘Top priority’: Moore advocates for Alabama’s producers in agriculture hearing
At a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Congressman Barry Moore expressed support for Alabama's farmers, ranchers, and foresters.he told it Staying up to date with American agricultural policy is of great personal importance to him. “Agricultural programs and safety net programs are important to Alabama agriculture,” Moore said. “Improving our nation’s agricultural policies and securing […]
Our View: Lake Havasu City’s call to beauty: A clear priority for our future | Opinion
A recent city survey clearly found that 76% of Lake Havasu residents believe that beautification efforts should be a high or medium priority. This overwhelming consensus represents a call to action for city officials and communities alike to step up efforts to make the city more than just a place to live, but a beacon […]
Ivey makes school voucher bill top legislative priority
During Tuesday's annual State of the State address, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the CHOOSE Act, her version of the long-debated school voucher program. Ivey said passing the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Student Education (CHOOSE) Act will be a top priority for Congress. SSponsor and education budget chair Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and Rep. Danny […]
