Rep. Mooney Booted from Caucus for Secret Recording

0:00State rep Arnold Mooney got the boot from a House Republican caucus meeting this Wednesday after folks accused him of recording it on his phone, without permission. The impromptu session was all about debating public service commission legislation and multiple sources confirmed the drama to outlets like 18, 19 news and Alabama political reporter. This isn't the first time seeker recordings have stirred up trouble in the caucus. Here this year, a leaked audio caused a huge mess, leading to the House majority leaders resignation and his jump to Al Joupez chair. Mooney, a three-term rep from Indian Hills, would in comment on the record and sources say his removal looks temporary for now. Behind the scenes finger pointing keys bubbling up at the state house, showing tensions are still high as the session wraps. That's the story for today, Birmingham News Today, driven by AI.