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October 25, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Alabama’s GOP congressmen rallying behind Mike Johnson for House Speaker

Democrat Terri Sewell has made her feelings known during the last few speaker votes: Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Give Tommy Tuberville what he wants

Do the work. Move the appointments. Or admit it's a farce.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Mike Johnson of Louisiana is GOP’s 4th Speaker of the House pick in 3 weeks: Can he win?

Johnson, who won the majority behind closed doors, will need almost all Republicans in the public roll call to win the gavel.

By The Associated Press

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‘Time is of the essence’ to elect speaker amid GOP infighting, says dean of Alabama congressional delegation

"Democrats are the only ones who benefit from this impasse," said Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Tom Emmer ends Speaker of the House bid after Trump objects to GOP selecting him

Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied the Minnesota Republican the votes he would need for the gavel.

By The Associated Press

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Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Trump’s Georgia election case

She was sentenced to five years of probation along with $5,000 in restitution, 100 hours community service, and writing an apology letter.

By The Associated Press

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