7. A former Auburn landscaper fired after posting “one fascist down” following Charlie Kirk’s murder sued the university, claiming the dismissal violated his free speech rights under the First Amendment, but that argument seems apt to fail.

6. A heated debate erupted at an Alabama Public Library Service hearing over transgender books in children’s sections, with some arguing it protects kids and others calling it politically motivated, which is true because the efforts to get these books out of the children’s sections has overwhelming public support.

5. The meeting between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to address the Russia-Ukraine war was put on hold due to a lack of potential success as Russia continues to attack Ukraine aggressively.

4. The arrest of a “No Kings” protester in a penis costume in Fairhope is getting national attention. City Council President Jack Burrell seemingly supports the actions of law enforcement, saying, “she resisted arrest and was wearing an outfit that is not appropriate in public.”

3. Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Reginald Murray was handcuffed by police after a struggle while trying to enter a school award event after officials closed the entrances to event. Murray told the officer he would be calling the police chief about this, but that did not sway the officer, even though Murray was not arrested.

2. Attorney General Steve Marshall voiced his deep concern over the bond release of a suspected Montgomery mass shooting suspect, calling for an expansion of Aniah’s Law to prevent such incidents.

1. Walmart announced a pause on its H-1B visa program, citing economic uncertainties and a desire to focus on hiring American workers; but the move is actually driven by President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on these workers, a move that could impact thousands of foreign tech employees.

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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.