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Former Alabama GOP official Jeff Peacock runs for Congress in Florida special election

Florida holds a special election for the seat of resigned congressman Matt Gaetz. Former Alabama politico Jeff Peacock, a math teacher at Navarre, announced his candidacy.

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Barry Moore optimistic about Trump's new AG pick Pam Bondi — 'She’s one of the people I think we can trust'

While many were disappointed and confused when former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew as Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said Gaetz's replacement, Pam Bondi, is just as good an option, if not better.

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Tuberville stands by Trump’s ‘absolutely perfect’ cabinet picks — ‘He has every right to choose who he wants as his assistant coaches’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to push back against criticism of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections, claiming “liberals are having a fit” over their perceived lack of qualifications and other complaints.

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Tuberville warns GOP 'swamp creatures' who oppose Matt Gaetz as AG: 'We’re going to try to get you out of the Senate'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is sending a stark warning to Republican senators who vote against former U.S. Sen. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the potential next U.S. attorney general after being selected by President-elect Donald Trump.  

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Florida's Gaetz touts U.S. Rep. Rogers as 'ally' in UAP-UFO transparency fight

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has led a bipartisan group of lawmakers, which includes his Florida delegation colleagues U.S. Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), to seek transparency from the federal government about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), also known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

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KCarl Smith: An historic congressional change

The U.S. House of Representatives recently witnessed a significant development with its first ever vote to oust a Speaker of the House. 

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Alabama House Republicans stick with McCarthy on successful motion to vacate speaker's seat

The Republican wing of the Alabama congressional delegation stood behind House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as Congress surprisingly voted to vacate his chair.

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Report: Mike Rogers stepping down from House GOP Steering Committee after contentious role in last week’s Speaker race

Last week, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) had to be restrained while going on a tirade against U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) during the contentious election for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, Rogers may be stepping down from the House GOP Steering Committee.

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U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers, Matt Gaetz reconcile following outburst on House floor during Speaker race

U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) and Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) are back on speaking terms following an outburst by Rogers Friday night during the final hours of the U.S. House Speaker race.

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Watch: Chaos erupts in U.S. House chamber after Gaetz votes 'present' in 14th vote of Speaker's race — Alabama's Rep. Rogers has to be restrained

Emotions intensified late Friday near the end of the 14th vote for U.S. House speaker.

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Mo Brooks asked Trump for a pardon following Jan. 6 riot

Testimony from former Trump aides named Brooks as well as Reps. Matt Gaetz (Florida), Louie Gohmert (Texas), Andy Biggs (Arizona), and Scott Perry (Pennsylvania) as having sought pardons from President Trump in the days following the Capitol Building attack.