President Donald Trump joined Republican elected officials for a breakfast on Sunday at the historic Blair House as part of his inaugural festivities. The meeting gave Trump a last-minute opportunity to discuss next steps with senior lawmakers who will be in charge of delivering his legislative agenda ahead ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, which took […]

On Monday morning, after being sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump began issuing executive orders to reclaim the U.S. Southern Border and quickly ensure it is no longer open and subject to chaos — along with a whole host of directives that will comprehensively address the failed policies […]

The U.S. Senate advanced the Laken Riley Act on Friday by invoking cloture in a 61-35 vote. The legislation, introduced twice in the upper chamber by Senator Katie Britt, will hold illegal immigrants committing theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting crimes accountable for their actions by forcing DHS to detain them. Additionally, the Laken Riley Act […]

A man responsible for placing and detonating an improvised explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office has had ten more years added to his already nine-year sentence from the federal government for the same crime. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert of Irondale was first arrested in April 2024 and charged with one count of […]

With President Joe Biden set to vacate the Oval Office in a matter of days, it appears the departing Democrat and his staff are bitterly trying to undermine the opening days of the incoming Trump Administration. Recently, it was revealed that Biden has authorized a representative of his administration to engage in talks with foreign […]

After taking on new territory in Alabama’s redrawn 1st Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has opened two new district offices in South Alabama to better serve his constituents in the area. The Congressman’s office announced that a location in Foley and another in Bay Minette will soon be open to serve the public. Staff […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is working to hold individuals placing ‘swatting‘ calls across the country accountable for their actions. Earlier this week, Tuberville announced that he and fellow U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act to expand the federal criminal hoax stature to specifically prohibit “swatting” hoaxes. […]

After contentious legal proceedings spanning months, a plan to establish a cutting-edge surgical facility in Montgomery has been approved by the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Designed by Southern Orthopedic Surgeons and the Southern Orthopaedic Surgery Center, the new facility will provide patients with an increased level of care and help to ensure better […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) announced that he received his committee assignments for the 119th Congress earlier this week. The lawmaker, who represents Alabama’s Fifth District, has been named to three influential subcommittees and selected to serve as a vice chairman for one. His new assignments will enable him to deliver results for constituents and […]

Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey announced that she is running to become Alabama’s next Attorney General. In an interview with CBS 42 that aired early Wednesday, Casey laid out the case for why she should be the state’s next top law enforcement officer. “The Alabama Attorney General is the top law enforcement official in […]

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it is banning the use of Red Dye N0. 3 in all foods produced in America. The organization has come under fire recently from legislators on both sides of the aisle for allowing the dye’s continued use in foods despite studies indicating it contains possible carcinogens […]

A delegation of elected officials from North Alabama spoke at a legislative update forum in Huntsville on Tuesday. The lawmakers provided additional insight into what Alabamians can expect their legislature to address in the upcoming session. State Sen. Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) spoke to the higher chamber’s agenda and expressed his confidence in the […]

While reporting the school is “exceeding expectations,” State Sen. Arthur Orr touched on the great potential of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) in Huntsville. Orr (R-Decatur), who serves as president of the school’s board of trustees, made his remarks Tuesday during the annual legislative update hosted by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber. […]

State Sen. April Weaver has been chosen to become a member of a select nationwide group known for promoting responsible leadership, the principles of economic freedom, and limited government. On Tuesday, the legislator from Brierfield announced that the Club for Growth Foundation selected her to be a part of its 2025 Fellowship class. The year-long […]

Governor Kay Ivey has announced that flags on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and several state buildings will be returned to full staff for next week’s presidential inauguration. Flags across the country were recently lowered to half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter who died on December 29. “I am directing […]

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will soon be kicking off an all-out, 50-state ad blitz to help convince elected officials in Washington D.C. not to raise taxes on millions of Americans as they begin the 119th Congress. The group said that its $20 million ad campaign will specifically push lawmakers to renew the successful Tax Cuts […]

Following a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier this month, the Mobile City Council may soon grant the purchase of eighteen portable bollards to protect crowds ahead of the city’s beloved carnival season. Additionally, the council has been asked to consider the purchase of a truck and tools to be specifically used for installing […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are working to ensure that Americans practicing their Second Amendment rights are not discriminated against while traveling from state to state. In an attempt to solve a dilemma centered on the use of concealed carry permits, the pair of Alabama lawmakers, along with a group of fellow Senate […]

According to a report published Friday, the Homewood City Council was found to have significant oversight failures and multiple instances of unauthorized spending. The developments were revealed after an audit was conducted by the state. The investigation looked into the council’s records from Oct. 2021 to March 2024. Credit card activities from Oct. 1, 2022 […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been working hard for months to get the Laken Riley Act passed in the Senate. The legislation, originally introduced in the House of Representatives, would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of illegal aliens who commit theft or burglary. Additionally,  it would allow state […]

Several public schools in Alabama suffered a data breach earlier this week after a global cyber attack hit an online student information platform. The portal, known as PowerSchool, was reportedly accessed by an outside source through a compromised credential. Authorities believe that student grades and medical information may have been accessed. However, PowerSchool does not […]

The Miles College football team will soon be led by a former University of Alabama star with gridiron roots in North Alabama. Town Creek native Chris Goode was named head coach of the Golden Bears, the school announced. “Chris Goode’s leadership and dedication to student development makes him the ideal choice to guide our football […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially received his committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Alabama’s senior senator will be continuing his work on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Ag), Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC), and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP). He will be joining […]

A Montgomery man is facing the possibility of fifteen years in prison without parole after being convicted by a federal jury of illegal possession of a firearm. Grenden James Jordan, 27, was arrested in March of 2024 after firing into a vehicle filled with innocent bystanders including a mother, father, and four-year-old child while attempting […]