7. The $14.9 billion U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger could bring a $500 million investment to Alabama’s steel industry, creating jobs.

6. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security to review voter rolls for non-citizens; Texas is also targeting non-citizen voters and found that almost 2,000 non-citizens removed from rolls had voting histories.

5. A Prichard police officer was placed on leave after striking a domestic violence suspect with a bat, raising concerns about excessive force.

4. Yesterday was a big day for U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery): She won inclusion of child care tax relief in the Senate GOP’s economic package and endorsed Governor-elect Coach U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s gubernatorial bid.

3. Republicans claim Democrats admitted guilt in covering up former President Joe Biden’s mental decline, boycotting a Senate hearing on the issue, but the autopen issue is growing.

2. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall celebrated a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s ban on transgender “treatment” for minors, which clears the way for Alabama to enforce its ban.

1. President Donald Trump continues to endorse Israel’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites, echoing the opinion of most Americans, warning of severe consequences if Iran retaliates; but Trump signaled Iran wants to negotiate.

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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.