7. The end of “Dr.” Nicole Wadsworth’s campaign for lieutenant governor is near as her entire staff resigned, citing persistent misinformation, including false claims about her academic credentials and other silly nonsense.

6. A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to assist with Los Angeles riots, ordering control returned to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, but an appeals court overturned the order.

5. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch clarified that he did not encourage violence against protesters after backlash over comments that were used to pretend he was suggesting that vehicles could legally plow through crowds.

4. The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice launched a hotline to track ICE activities in Birmingham, looking to copy other cities where similar groups are operating.

3. U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) faced calls for charges after the senator attempted to disrupt a press conference involving DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, where he shoved cops while yelling incoherently.

2. The “No Kings” rallies are planned in Alabama in response to a Trump-hosted military parade, with Governor-elect Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) urging protesters to “please do it peacefully.”

1. Israel conducted military strikes on Iran as nuclear program negotiations faltered, prompting reactions of support for Israel from Alabama officials.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.