President Joe Biden spent his Tuesday making excuses for inflation, blaming everything from greedy corporations to “ultra-MAGA” Republicans, even though they have no power in Washington, D.C.

MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace and her guests opined wildly that the situation in Ukraine was able to take place because of former President Donald Trump and the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, once again attempting to give Biden a pass on every single issue.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. People who live on Twitter are mad Trump might come back to Twitter

• Twitter has already accepted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s offer to buy the social media platform for $44 billion. Now, Musk has said that if he were to follow through and take the company into his possession, former President Donald Trump would be allowed back on the site. He will join Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ayatollah of Iran and the bigots at Ruth Sent Us who plan protests at Catholic Churches on the platform.

• Musk said that the original ban “was a mistake because it alienated a large part of the country and did not ultimately result in Donald Trump not having a voice.” Musk added that the ban was “foolish in the extreme” and a “morally bad decision.” When news first emerged that Musk might buy the platform, Trump said that he would not rejoin the site even if he was allowed.

6. About 6,000 Ukrainians coming to the United States

• The United States is preparing to potentially receive Ukrainians who have been approved to enter the country. The Department of Homeland Security announced this with their new program “Uniting for Ukraine.” Through the program, 6,000 individuals have already been approved.

• Ukrainians who qualify to come to the United States through the program will be granted entry for two years and be able to apply for work permits while here. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said, “We are proud to deliver on President Biden’s commitment to welcome 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russian aggression to the United States.” In April, the DHS said that about 15,000 Ukrainians came into the country.

5. Alabama church apologizing for Tim James’ rhetoric

• Gubernatorial candidate Tim James recently visited the Life Chapel church in Rainsville, where James made comments about visiting Richmond, Virginia, where he said people had “tattoos from the head to the toe.” He added, “Some girl came walking by. I mean she was about six four, plus her heels, and she had a great big old mohawk, nothing down each side but a tattoo. And it was a freak show.”

• The church has now removed the post that contained the video of James, saying, “While we are very passionate about God’s people leading in every sphere of influence, and while we align ourselves with Biblical values, we did not feel the particular statement that has drawn so much attention reflected the heart of God, nor the heart of this church.” The church went on to add, “For far too long, the church has been a place lacking hope and comfort for every type of person…A place where only certain people fit in or belong. This is not our heart, nor is it the heart of God.”

4. No, you can’t just protest outside of a Supreme Court justice’s house

• Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town recently spoke about the protests that have taken place outside of the homes of U.S. Supreme Court justices Brett Kavanaugh and John Roberts and explained how protests of this nature were “a violation of federal law.”

• Town said that it was illegal if the purpose was “to intimidate them into a certain result or decision.” He added, “President Biden has an obligation to say ‘look you don’t go to people’s homes in the middle of the night and yell threats at them, alright, there’s a time, place, and manner to protests and that ain’t it.’” Despite these protests taking place, the Department of Justice has stayed silent on the issue.

3. New review supports Space Command coming to Alabama

• A new review from the Defense Department has been released that supports moving the U.S. Space Command headquarters to the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. The move has been contested by officials in Colorado that seek to keep the headquarters where they are currently located in Colorado Springs. Both U.S. Senators from Alabama have applauded this decision.

• The Defense Department Inspector General’s Office has said, “We found that the process Air Force officials used to select Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred permanent location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters complied with law and policy and was reasonable in identifying Huntsville as the preferred permanent location.” It has been requested that the “selection criteria of ‘Childcare,’ ‘Housing Affordability” and ‘Access to Military/Veteran Support’” be reviewed, though, “to verify that the United States Space Command Headquarters basing decision was supported.”

2. U.S. Senate race is very much in play for all the 3 major candidate

• Another new poll in the 2022 Alabama U.S. Senate race shows that the race has tightened significantly with former frontrunner Mike Durant slipping all the way to 21.4%, U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) jumping to second with 22.5% and Katie Britt in the lead with 32%. Durant has come under withering attacks from fellow candidate Katie Britt and her aligned PACs. The effective attacks have focused on his 2nd Amendment position, immigration, ties to the Lincoln Project, which Durant claims he knows nothing about, claims that he is a RINO and even his birthplace.

• With Durant dropping, Britt is the clear frontrunner, but Brooks is now in second place in this poll. The number of undecided voters and voters voting for someone else in the race shows that any candidate could be in the lead come Election Day and any candidate could be left out after a grueling and brutal U.S. Senate primary.

1. Biden’s plan to deal with inflation includes a lot of blame for others

• While declaring, “The number one threat is the strength, and that strength that we’ve built is inflation,” President Joe Biden introduced some policies to deal with increasing inflation. Biden claimed that these policies would “help, not hurt,” and he said that he was “taking inflation very seriously.” In his statements, Biden advised that the record inflation was being caused by the war in Ukraine, the coronavirus pandemic, corporate greed, U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and ultra-MAGA (which surely sounded more clever when he totally came up with it all by himself).

• Biden stated that he was going “to lower and lower and lower everyday costs for hardworking Americans and lower the deficit by asking large corporations and the wealthiest Americans to not engage in price gouging and to pay their fair share in taxes.” The president went on to say that the plan introduced by Republicans “is to increase taxes on the middle-class families, let billionaires and large companies off the hook as they raise prices, and rep profits of record amounts” and that it was “already in motion.” His plan is to boost subsidies, raise taxes, passing Build Back Better, green energy, Medicare price controls and call for more regulation. This was a campaign speech, and might tell us what the real issue is, although abortion seems to be a focus others want.

When Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) appeared on CNN with Jake Tapper, he was not prepared for the easily expected trap that the media and their Democrats had set up.

Reeves was asked if banning birth control and IUDs (intrauterine devices), which no state will actually do, and he couldn’t give a direct answer. This spurred the expected headlines about how he would not put the kibosh on the angle.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Baby formula shortage is a big deal

• There is no sign that the baby formula shortage is getting better. In fact, it is getting way worse. In the first half of 2021, the out-of-stock rate for formula was between 2% and 8% while right now the rate is near 40%.
• Datasembly CEO Ben Reich said the issue was complicated. He advised, “[G]iven the unprecedented amount of volatility to the category, we anticipate baby formula to continue to be one of the most affected products in the market.” This is a huge deal because many babies only use the formula for their nutrition, and homemade formula is not as simple as some suggest and could be deadly.

6. Britt isn’t another Shelby

• U.S. Senate candidate Katie Britt has responded to some of the accusations that she will be “Richard Shelby 2.0” if elected since she was formerly U.S. Senator Richard Shelby’s (R-Tuscaloosa) chief of staff and he has made it clear she is his candidate with words and campaign cash.
• Britt has said when people ask her about this matter, she says, “I’ve learned a great deal from that man, and I will always be grateful. But I am going to take what I learned, I’m gonna take my knowledge of the state, take what I’ve seen in the Senate, and I’m gonna be my own person…I’m gonna be outspoken on conservative causes, and I’m gonna fight every single day for hard-working Alabamians.”

5. Transgender law is harmful and unethical

• The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Hussein Abdul-Latif has recently spoken out about the laws prohibiting transgender medical procedures for youth in the state, saying he doesn’t believe the law protects children.
• Abdul-Latif added, “the potential harm is much greater than the alleged benefits that the lawmakers are claiming.” UAB has a Gender Clinic that Abdul-Latif currently works at where both children and adults can receive treatment for gender dysphoria. He went on to say that there “will be a pretty big” mental health toll, “and I know that it’s going to put me in situations where I am sad, that I feel paralyzed that I cannot help, where in other situations I wouldd have been able to help them, you know, a week ago.”

4. White House hasn’t seen violence in protests (and fire-bombing)

• White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that as protests have continued outside the homes of some U.S. Supreme Court justices, they have “not seen violence.” She emphasized that President Joe Biden was seeking to keep protests peaceful. The U.S. Senate passed a unanimous bill increasing the security for Supreme Court justices and their families.
• Psaki asked about the protests and the violence against a pro-life organization, Wisconsin Family Action, which had its headquarters set on fire over the weekend. She said they “have not seen violence or vandalism against Supreme Court justices. Psaki added, “We have seen it at Catholic churches. That’s unacceptable. The president does not support that. We have seen it at some conservative organizations. We don’t support that. We know the passion. We understand the passion. We understand the concern. But what the president’s position is, is that that should be peaceful – the protests.”

3. Prices have spiked again

• Gas prices in Alabama have spiked once again, and the average is now $4.03, according to AAA. Only a month ago, the statewide average for a gallon of gasoline was $3.88. In just one week, the average price has risen by 18 cents. Diesel fuel is at an all-time high in Alabama, averaging $5.35 per gallon.
• Nationally, a gallon of gasoline costs $4.32. Some of the increase in prices has been credited to seasonal demand, but an analysis released by AAA said that supply was still low and prices “will likely face upward pressure as oil prices remain above $105 per barrel.”

2. Joe Biden is channeling Doug Jones on abortion, no restrictions until birth

• Even though President Joe Biden was vehemently pro-life in the past, his new position is so radical that his press secretary can’t even bring herself to express it out loud. Biden’s pro-life record is clear as he voted against Medicaid funding abortions, the Hyde Amendment, said he was personally opposed to abortion and voted to prohibit federal workers from using health insurance on abortion services, but his shift is based on his fear of his liberal base in the 2020 elections.
• While pretending his political opponents are extremists, his mouthpiece Jen Psaki refused to answer a very simple question on the matter of abortion and restrictions. Psaki was asked, “Does the president have a clear belief on if there should be any restrictions on abortion?” She responded with a telling non-answer, saying his “view is that women should be able to make choices about their own health care.” Pathetically, this echoes former Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) who said, “I’m not in favor of anything that is going to infringe on a woman’s right and her freedom to choose. That’s just the position that I’ve had for many years. It’s a position I continue to have. But I want people to understand that once that baby is born, I’m going to be there for that child. That’s where I become a right-to-lifer.” This is a position held by very few people but declared “moderate” by the media.

1. Casey White has been caught, Vicky White is dead

• Corrections officer Vicky White and escaped inmate Casey White were caught in Evansville, Ind. The couple was caught by police after a chase. Vicky suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after their vehicle crashed. She was treated at a hospital, where she then died.
• Police started pursuing the couple after a tip had been sent in that Casey and Vicky were at a hotel in the area. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton has confirmed that Casey was to be returned to Alabama and face charges.

Desegregation, gay marriage and many other issues that impact modern society have been decided by the Supreme Court overruling a previous ruling. This will happen with abortion soon and other matters after that.

The media and their Democrats’ need to pretend this is outrageous in this case and unprecedented is based on ignorance or malevolent dishonesty. Either way, it is meant to mislead people.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Taliban did not keep their word and will continue to treat women badly

• In Afghanistan over the weekend, women were ordered to cover their bodies from head to toe, including their faces, by the Taliban. The order also stated that women in the country were only to leave their homes when necessary and dress code violations would result in punishment against male relatives.
• The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan released a statement saying, “This decision contradicts numerous assurances regarding respect for and protection of all Afghans’ human rights, including those of women and girls, that had been provided to the international community by Taliban representatives during discussions and negotiations over the past decade.”

6. Media smiles as churches and justices come under attack

• There have recently been pro-choice activists protesting the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade outside the homes of U.S. Supreme Court justices as well as outside of churches. The activist group Ruth Sent Us encouraged and invited people to join in these types of protests over the weekend. A church was vandalized in Colorado, another church was “swarmed” in New York City, a service in Los Angeles was interrupted, and an anti-abortion group in Wisconsin was attacked as well.
• Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanagh had visits from protesters outside of their homes. In a social media post from Ruth Sent us, the group describes the six conservative judges as “extremist Catholics set out to overturn Roe.” One pro-abortion protester outside of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Manhattan yelled, “I’m killing the babies!” as she waved dolls around.

5. Birth control is not going to be banned 

• Mississippi has confirmed that it would move to ban abortion in the state if Roe v. Wade were overturned. Governor Tate Reeves was asked about the potential of outlawing birth control methods in the future, and he did not directly answer the question.
• Reeves was asked by CNN host Jake Tapper if birth control methods such as intrauterine devices (IUD) or plan B would be banned at some point, and Reeves answered, “That is not what we are focused on at this time. We’re focused on looking at, seeing what the court allows for, the bill that is before the court is a 15-week ban. We believe that the overturning of Roe is the correct decision by the court.”

4. No, there will not be a national abortion law

• Both U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) are prepared to pursue already dead abortion measures as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade. There has been some discussion about whether a federal law legalizing abortion would be an option, but U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has advised that the support for such a law doesn’t exist.
• Moore said he doesn’t “think that they’ve got the votes. He added, “I think this Roe v. Wade, if they try that, it’s going to fall on deaf ears, I think it’s going to die just like the other egregious votes this year.” The real test will be how the media messaging affects this issue and how it plays in the 2022 midterms.

3. They will not change Alabama’s abortion law, intentions be damned

• State Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has confirmed that there could be exceptions added to the Alabama abortion ban that would make a large portion of people happy and maintain a ban.
• Collins has also made it clear that the ban passed in 2019 was done in an effort to get Roe v. Wade overturned, and said, “[I]t said that baby in the womb was a baby, was a child, was a person, and it didn’t matter how it was conceived. But in our law is that how we want our law? Do we want it to be that rigid? When people are under those extreme, extreme circumstances…Should families, doctors, everyone have a choice in those awful circumstances? That would be up to the legislature to decide.”

2. “I do whatever I need to do” should be Mike Durant’s campaign slogan

• U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant was recently criticized for not denouncing the Lincoln Project, but now he has denounced the organization by saying he doesn’t “even really know what the Lincoln Project is.”
• Durant made the comments while at a political event in Phenix City. He went on to say, “I have no association with it. I denounce it, I do whatever I need to do. I’m pro-Trump, I always have been.” Durant later added, “[T]hese are just the things they are doing to me to defeat me because I’m the outsider. I am the person that isn’t reaching in someone else’s pocket.”

1. Britt has taken the lead in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race

• In Alabama’s U.S. Senate race, new polling indicates that candidate Katie Britt has taken a commanding lead. The survey was commissioned by Britt-aligned ForestPAC and conducted by McLaughlin & Associates. The sample size for the survey was 500. The results showed that Britt was first with 38.6%, while Mike Durant has fallen to 27.4% and U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) was at 22.0%. The survey also showed that there were still 12.0% of voters undecided.
• A new poll comes from a group that does polling for the National Republican Senate Committee and, in the past, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn). It finds that Durant is falling in the race and Britt has taken the lead. According to this poll, Durant and Brooks are tied at 20% and Britt is at 27%. This race is still open, but Britt appears to be in the driver’s seat.

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Yellowhammer News’ Yaffee take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including:

— Who leaked the Supreme Court order that could overturn Roe v. Wade?

— Will Alabama go back and change an abortion law the sponsor has called “the toughest in the nation?”

— Is the U.S. Senate race ready for another shake-up?

Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court leak, U.S. Representative Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) potential testimony before the January 6 Committee and everything happening in Alabama politics this week.

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” directed at those who don’t understand that slowing down the economy to stop inflation will hurt real people. He argues that some lawmakers will eventually view that as an opportunity to spend more money.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

Much of the discussion about the oncoming overturning of Roe v. Wade seems to focus on issues irrelevant to abortion, even though the leaked potential order specifically narrows the scope to that issue.

Sadly, the media and their Democrats seem hellbent on misinforming their audience and suggesting that the ruling can never be changed, even though it absolutely can. This is what the Supreme Court has done since its founding.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. America still has never had a Filipino-Canadian furry trans albino man as press secretary at the White House

• With White House press secretary Jen Psaki leaving her position to join MSNBC, Karine Jean-Pierre has been named the next White House press secretary, and she has already been championed as the first gay person and first black woman to be in the position.
• Jean-Pierre has already been working as the deputy press secretary. Psaki said, “Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible.”

6. Ivey receives pro-life endorsement

• The pro-life group National Right to Life has endorsed Governor Kay Ivey in her reelection bid. Since becoming governor, Ivey has been outspoken about being pro-life, and in 2019, she signed the Alabama Human Life Protection Act into law, showing her support for overturning Roe v. Wade. Changes could be coming to that law.
• After the endorsement announcement, Ivey said, “It’s easy to talk about protecting life, but it’s a different thing to act on it, and that’s what our state did when I signed the strongest pro-life bill in the entire nation, which struck at the core of Roe v. Wade itself. This bill is particularly important now in light of recent events in the United States Supreme Court.” It should be noted that since it was leaked that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, there has been talk in Alabama of changing or rewriting the abortion ban to allow several exceptions.

5. Trump says MAGA is “saving America”

• According to former President Donald Trump, his political movement of “Make America Great Again,” or MAGA, is “saving America” in light of President Joe Biden’s administration. He declared, “Inflation, incompetent withdrawals from Afghanistan, leaving hostages horribly wounded, soldiers, $85 billion of military equipment – MAGA is saving America.”
• Recently, Biden said that MAGA was the “most extreme political organization that’s existed in recent American history,” but Trump called this “divisive.” He stated, “[Biden] is being very divisive, but it is more than that, it is all misinformation just like the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax and all of the hoaxes. That’s what they’re good at.”

4. Wes Allen releases first television ad

• State Representative Wes Allen (R-Troy), a candidate for Alabama Secretary of State, released the first television ad for his campaign. In the ad, Allen describes himself as “the last person” the left “want to see in that office.”
• In the ad, Allen says that he’s “spent years fighting liberal attempts to change our elections.” He goes on to say, “[D]on’t be fooled, the liberals are not giving up. They’re coming to try to weaken our voter ID laws. I won’t let them. They are coming to try to establish mass-mail balloting. Not on my watch. They’ll want to establish online voting. I’ll never let an Alabama voting machine be connected to the internet. Never.”

3. Tuberville confident Space Command will still move to Alabama

• U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is confident that the plan for U.S. Space Command headquarters to come to Huntsville will remain in place, despite the efforts of Colorado lawmakers to keep headquarters in their state.
• Tuberville declared, “[T]his has become a political point that Democrats are trying to make. Space Command was appointed by the Trump administration on that fact that we deserved it in Huntsville. If Colorado had been the best place, that’s where we needed it. But after all the investigation, the best place they said for the future of Space Command was Huntsville because of a lot of different reasons.”

2. Ivey gets more endorsements from legislative leadership

• More names are emerging to support the incumbent governor of Alabama as it seems that Governor Kay Ivey is cruising to reelection even if that requires an unlikely run-off with the list of candidates looking to unseat her. The sheer number of opponents could make that possible, but recent polls show her rolling. New legislative endorsements come from both majority leaders in the Alabama Legislature as the Ivey campaign continues to roll these endorsements out. Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) are officially on Team Ivey.
• Ivey touted her accomplishments in a new statement, saying, “With over 50,000 new jobs, over $25 billion in new business investment, and the lowest unemployment rate in the history of our state – we have one of the best business environments in the entire nation. That’s something that all Alabamians should be proud of, and I appreciate these strong Republican leaders’ work in bringing these results to our state. We’re going to win big on May 24 and continue our state’s historic economic success and defend our freedoms and way of life.”

1. Fences have been put up, White House won’t condemn plan to go to justices’ homes

• In the wake of the leaked opinion that the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade, large fences surrounding the court have been put in place. The fences were put up due to expected protests from the decision. No matter how those protests go, they will be called “peaceful” and rationalized.
• White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that President Joe Biden’s message to all those demonstrating was, “Ensure it’s peaceful. Have your voice heard peacefully. We should not be resorting to violence in any way, shape or form.” When asked about the posting of justices’ addresses or protesting outside of their homes and if those actions qualify as “peaceful,” Psaki replied, “The president’s view is that there’s a lot of passion, a lot of fear, a lot of sadness, from many, many, many people across this country about what they saw in the leaked document.”

Immediately following the Supreme Court draft opinion leak, it became clear that this was done to energize Democrats for the 2022 election.

The more extreme elements of the axis of the media and their Democrats are getting dangerously close to advocating for mob actions, which should not play very well with the general public.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Oakwood Academy files lawsuit against AHSAA as organization faces new issues

• Last weekend, the Alabama High School Athletic Association once again made a decision that drew the ire of an Alabama lawmaker that seemed to unfairly negatively impact student-athletes. This comes as the organization is facing a new lawsuit from Oakwood Academy. Oakwood alleges that their religious rights were violated during the AHSAA regional boys’ basketball tournament. Oakwood Academy is a Seventh Day Adventist School that was forced to forfeit the semifinal game that was scheduled for a Saturday evening.
• In the tournament, the other semifinal game was scheduled for Friday, and Oakwood had requested for the game schedules to be switched on religious grounds. However, their request at the time was denied, and they were forced to forfeit. In the lawsuit, Oakwood is also asking for AHSAA be barred from denying rescheduling requests for religious reasons, and even notes, “[A]lthough it allows for the rescheduling of contests for nonreligious reasons, AHSAA has categorically refused to grant scheduling requests to accommodate other religious observances.”

6. Helping prisoners escape will impact your ability to collect your retirement

• Vicky White, a corrections officer from Lauderdale County, will lose her pension now that she’s been fired, according to an announcement from Sheriff Rick Singleton. The former officer is currently missing, along with inmate Casey White, who has been charged with capital murder.
• Vicky and Casey have not been seen since their escape on Friday, April 29. Singleton said of the couple’s whereabouts, “We don’t really have a clue.” He also said that the information previously released about the couple’s vehicle was not meant to be made public and “was law enforcement-sensitive.” A warrant for Vicky’s arrest has also been issued since the escape.

5. Alabama Republicans react to leaked SCOTUS documents

• Earlier this week, there were leaked documents shared from the U.S. Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, and while U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has already called for the leak to be investigated, Republicans from Alabama have reacted to the move to prematurely release the opinion.
• U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) shared his statement online stating, “The leaking of the draft opinion runs counter to the Supreme Court’s deliberative nature and its independence from political influence.” U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) made a statement along similar lines, where he said, “Any breach is an attack on the institution and an effort to undermine its constitutional authority.” U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) stated that he would agree with overturning Roe v. Wade and added, “Even liberal Supreme Court justices like Ruth Bader Ginsburg believed Roe was too broad. To avoid chaos and further division about the law, the Court should immediately release the final decision.”

4. Brooks endorsed by the NRA

• U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in the U.S. Senate race. In their endorsement, the NRA said Brooks has a “consistent and proven voting record on Second Amendment issues in the U.S. House of Representatives.”
• The organization noted the stances that Brooks has taken in the past against background checks and delays for gun purchases. It added, “[Y]ou continually oppose the Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gun control agenda of banning lawfully-owned firearms, ammunition and magazines.”

3. Tuberville: Joe Manchin saved the country

• In light of the leaked draft document showing that the U.S. Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) praised U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) for voting against abolishing the Senate filibuster.
• Tuberville said about Manchin, “He saved this country when he voted against busting the filibuster.” He added, “He doesn’t look for the next three or four years of the future, he looks for the next 100, 150, 200 years of our country. He understands that if we make a change now in terms of the filibuster, this group would have passed four or five trillion dollars more money between now and next November…when the election is, and he knows how dangerous that is.”

2. The abortion ban in Alabama could change if Roe v. Wade is overturned

• As Roe v. Wade is expected to be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, states like Alabama that have previously passed abortion bans could see their laws actually taking effect. State Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur) said that some changes might be needed for the Alabama ban.
• According to Collins, exceptions should be given in some medical cases, as well as cases of rape or incest. She explained, “I do think those are circumstances that would require women to make some choices that I personally would not choose.”

1. Interest rates increased by 0.5%

• To fight the self-created inflation issue, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by the largest single amount in over 22 years. This follows an increase of .25% in March, which was the first increase since 2018.
• With inflation, consumer prices are increasing at the fastest pace in 40 years, and this will likely not be the only increase we see. Now, borrowing money will be far more expensive to buy houses and cars with home borrowing increasing from below 3% in March to over 6%. The goal is to slow the economy, lower home prices and curb inflation.

An unprecedented leak at the Supreme Court and its celebration by the media and their Democrats shouldn’t really surprise anyone.

What it does, though, is expose the hypocrisy of these same people who whined and complained about the damage done to our society by the wrecking ball that was former President Donald Trump.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Brooks remains defiant and won’t participate in “witch hunt” 

• The House panel currently investigating the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol recently requested U.S. Representative Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) assistance in its investigation relating to comments former President Donald Trump made to Brooks about removing President Joe Biden from office. However, Brooks has denied this request due to the upcoming May 24 primary where he is a candidate for U.S. Senate.
• Brooks said about denying the committee’s request, “At one time I would have voluntarily testified before the Nancy Pelosi Witch Hunt Committee provided the testimony was public, the questioners were Congressmen, and the questions were limited to events related to January 6…I’ve already given numerous sworn affidavits and public statements about January 6. At this moment in time, right before the Alabama U.S. Senate election, if they want to talk, they’re gonna have to send me a subpoena, which I will fight.”

6. Alabama congressional candidate knows Democrats will fight to keep Roe v. Wade

• Madison County Commission chair and congressional candidate Dale Strong has shared his opinion on the recently leaked news that the U.S. Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, a move that would give states the ability to individually govern abortion laws within their borders.
• Strong is expecting Democrat pushback from the decision, saying that “they’re going to do everything they can to stop this.” He added, “I think it’s going to energize the conservatives throughout the country. I believe there’s a lot more of us than there are of them.” Strong went on to say that the leak was an intentional move by liberals “trying to put the pressure on the five conservatives” on the U.S. Supreme Court.

5. Ohio the first battleground of 2022

• The battle for the U.S. Senate has started in Ohio with a general election setting up to be contested between conservative author Republican J.D. Vance and U.S. Representative Tim Ryan (D-Ohio). The seat is currently held by U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and is considered a must hold for Republicans to take the chamber in November.
• Vance beat former state treasurer Josh Mandel by close to 90,000 votes in a state where the endorsement of former President Donald Trump will be credited with giving Vance the victory.

4. Shelby wants to see defense spending increase

• U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense meeting said that there needed to be an increase in spending for the Department of Defense included in President Joe Biden’s budget for 2023.
• Shelby noted that the requested increase was only 4.6% and said that considering inflation, “the Department’s budget request equates to a cut to our national defense at a time of unprecedented security risks. I have to say that I am a bit confused and more than concerned by this somewhat anemic request.” Later, Shelby added that he’s “growing increasingly concerned that years and years of misplaced spending priorities may leave us incapable of meeting both current and future threats.”

3. Overturning Roe v. Wade leak will be investigated

• While it has been released that the U.S. Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, it’s been made clear that the leak that caused this news to be made public will be investigated, according to Chief Justice John Roberts.
• The court released a statement saying, “Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does not represent a decision by the court or the final position of any member on the issue in the case.” Roberts released his own opinion, stating, “To the extent this betrayal of confidence of the Court was intended to undermine the integrity of our operations, it will not succeed.” The chief justice is also calling for an investigation into the leak by the Marshal of the Court. The court has made it clear that the leak was a draft and not the official or final decision.

2. Durant wouldn’t have voted to certify the election, but he also hasn’t voted in elections

• U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant has released a new campaign ad claiming that he would not have voted to certify the 2020 presidential election, saying, “The American people were robbed in 2020. Democrats changed the rules.” In the ad, Durant goes on to say, “I never would have voted to certify that election, and until we have election integrity, the left will continue to cheat. They gave us open borders, rising inflation and assault our way of life. We need a senator who is tough enough to fight back.”
• Durant previously stated that election integrity wasn’t a priority of his, but his public stance changed after former President Donald Trump removed his endorsement from U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) in the U.S. Senate race. Additionally, Durant hasn’t even been a prolific voter in Alabama, according to Allen Harris in the Opelika-Auburn News, who reported, “Durant has only voted in one Republican Primary his entire life – when John McCain was running in 2008; hence, Mr. Durant never voted for Trump in a primary, and he’s never once voted for an Alabama governor, sheriff or state legislator.”

1. Republican governors want Biden at the border, not in Alabama

• President Joe Biden visited Alabama’s Lockheed Martin facility in Troy, and Governor Kay Ivey was not in attendance for Biden’s visit. During this time, a group of Republican governors called out how Biden continues to ignore the crisis at the southern border.
• The Republican Governors Association said, “It is always a special day when the President of the United States visits the state. However, Alabamians would be better served by President Biden making his first-ever trip to the southern border – instead of the Yellowhammer State where Kay Ivey has things running just fine.”

A Disinformation Governance Board is being set up in the Department of Homeland Security to tell Americans what is and is not misinformation by having government employees decide which is which.

At this moment, the media and their Democrats have declared this an amazing and great thing, but this will change the minute they lose control of the government.

That is not misinformation.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Warrant issued for Lauderdale corrections officer

• Lauderdale County assistant director of corrections Vicky White has had a felony arrest warrant issued for her part in helping accused murderer Casey Cole White escape from jail. Neither has been seen since Friday morning.
• Sheriff Rick Singleton said about the escape, “Nobody saw this coming” and explained that there were policies in place that require two deputies to transport inmates. He added, “This leads us, again, to believe it was orchestrated because we had two vans of inmates leave just minutes before Director White has Casey White brought up front.” After leaving the jail, Vicky White and Casey White went to the Florence Square shopping center where they changed vehicles.

6. D.C. elementary school wants students to out racist family members

• In Washington, D.C., Janney Elementary School has students as young as 4-years-old participate in “Anti-Racism Fight Club” presentation from speaker Doyin Richards, according to a letter from Principal Danielle Singh, which included the students being given “a fist book to help continue the dialogue at school and home.”
• The “Anti-Racism Fight Club Fistbook for Kids” states that “white people are a part of a society that benefits them in almost every instance…it’s as if white people walk around with an invisible force field because they hold all of the power in America.” The book also calls on children to ask, “Where do you see racism in yourself?” It goes on to say, “[J]ust because someone is older than you doesn’t mean that they’re right all of the time…Who in your family has racist beliefs? Do you think you can change their ways? What is your strategy for dealing with them?”

5. ALGOP chair: Don’t let Democrats use minorities as a tool

• Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) John Wahl has defended the party’s recent effort to keep new congressional maps as they’ve been drawn by the legislature, but these maps are currently being challenged in the court system.
• The party has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support the current districts. Wahl advised, “History is clear, it was the Democrat Party that suppressed minority voting rights, and we are not going to sit by and watch the Democrat Party use minorities as a tool to increase their political power. They forget that minority voters are both Republican and Democrat, and that minority Republicans deserve a voice too.”

4. Ivey is still one of the most popular governors

• A new national survey shows that Governor Kay Ivey is one of the most popular governors in the country with a 62% approval rating in Alabama. Overall, Ivey was the eighth-most popular governor in the country.
• Ivey is currently running for reelection, and recent polls show that she may be able to avoid a runoff. With the new poll showing her popularity compared to other governors, her campaign declared, “Governor Ivey is a fighter for Alabama values, and that’s why she consistently polls so high with Alabama voters.”

3. Republican group has endorsed Brooks

• U.S. Representative Mo Brooks’ (R-Huntsville) candidacy for U.S. Senate has been endorsed by the conservative group Alabama Republican Assembly. The Assembly claims to be the “Republican wing of the Republican Party.”
• In a vote among the group, Brooks won 96% of the votes for endorsement, when only 65% was needed. Alabama Republican Assembly president Don Wallace said that Brooks is “the only true and consistent conservative” candidate.

2. January 6 committee requests Brooks’ assistance

• The House Committee that has been investigating the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, has now asked for U.S. Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) to speak with the committee.
• Brooks was specifically requested to further discuss the comments he’s made about former President Donald Trump asking for him to help remove President Joe Biden from office. This request from Trump was made public just over a month ago, and at the time, Brooks stated that he informed Trump that removing Biden from office was not permitted by law under current circumstances.

1. Roe v. Wade appears to be on its last legs

• In an astonishing leak, a violation of lauded norms, a potential Supreme Court ruling appears ready to take down the precedent that allowed abortion to be legal in some form across the entire United States. The leak shows that the judges are prepared to strike that down in response to a challenge to a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
• While the response to this will be presented as a cataclysmic moment for abortion, women, the country, the court, justice, democracy, freedom, little girls and puppy dogs, all this ruling does is let states make their own rules on abortion. Alabama will ban abortion, and California will continue to worship it. This will be a 2022 issue because liberals will demand the court be packed because women are under attack. They will argue that this leak is good because it shows how dangerous this court is.

7. Massive migrant event probable as Title 42 goes away

• Title 42 will be ending as President Joe Biden has decided not to extend the health order through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina has warned of the possibility of a large migrant event once the policy goes away.

• Reina said, “It will be possible. I think this issue has been part of the worries and we understand that many people internally and with different policies that the U.S. has to decide.” He went on to say, “A main issue that we will have to work together with the Biden administration in order to provide some alternative to develop this possibility for all economic growth in Honduras.”

6. Reward offered in missing corrections officer and escaped prisoner case

• A $10,000 reward has been offered by the U.S. Marshals Service for information in the case of missing Alabama corrections officer Vicky White and escaped capital murder suspect Casey Cole White. Officer White is most likely an accomplice in inmate White’s escape.

• The two were last seen leaving the jail on Friday morning at 9:41 a.m. after Vicky White had instructed other employees to prepare Casey White for transportation to the Lauderdale County Courthouse where she claimed he was to have a mental health evaluation, but there was no evaluation scheduled.

5. Palmer: Energy policies are making people miserable — Unleash our resources

• U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) recently questioned Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm during a House Energy and Commerce hearing. During the hearing, Granholm advocated for President Joe Biden’s energy policies and proposed budget.

• Palmer questioned, “Why are you pushing policies that are making life miserable for people? You have the power to unleash American energy.” Palmer went on to say, “What this administration is doing, what your agency is doing, is not doing the things they need to do to open up these resources, which would not only bring down the price of energy but would be to help defeat Russia in Ukraine.”

4. The 1st Amendment is not just for the internet

• Over the weekend, the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) gathered at Stone Mountain to celebrate and observe Confederate Memorial Day. There were about 200 members in attendance, but the gathering brought about 100 counter-protesters to the area as well.

• SCV member Kenneth Buggay said, “These protestors are against our Christian faith. They are anti-Christ. We have been fighting this war since 1861. We will be victorious.” A permit for the SCV’s demonstration was approved in March and has attracted objections since its approval, but the 1st Amendment applies to all citizens, no matter how objectionable a person may think their opinions are.

3. Biden administration still pushing for children to transition genders

• While speaking at Texas Christian University, assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levine said that suicide among transgender youth was somewhat due to “harassment, scapegoating and intentional abuse.” Levin also claimed, “The language of medicine and science is being used to drive people to suicide.”

• Levin told NPR, “There is no argument among medical professionals – pediatricians, pediatric endocrinologists, adolescent medicine physicians, adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, etc. – about the value and the importance of gender-affirming care.” However, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo released a fact sheet and statement saying that some of Levine’s suggested treatment has a “lack of conclusive evidence, and the potential for long-term, irreversible effects.”

2. The Magic City Acceptance Academy is still an issue for Kay Ivey

• A new campaign ad from gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard blames Governor Kay Ivey for the Magic City Acceptance Academy still existing. This is the same school that was recently featured in a campaign ad for fellow candidate Tim James.

• The charter school is well known for its self-proclaimed “brave learning environment and LGBTQ affirming culture for all.” The ad says, “Kay Ivey is allowing Alabama tax dollars to be spent on schools designed specifically for transgender students. Ivey could have stopped funding the transgender school but didn’t. like Trump, Lindy Blanchard says no transgender education of minors. She’ll end funding for transgender schools, and put the money directly into the classroom.”

1. Mike Durant will not distance himself from The Lincoln Project

• After weeks of claims that U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant was funded by allies of The Lincoln Project, the candidate passed on a chance to “denounce” the group of anti-Trump media darlings who raise money off of liberals who like Republicans who hate  Republicans that support Republicans. When asked before and after an appearance at the Houston County Republican Women, Durant remained silent. Later on Twitter, Durant responded obliquely by saying, “Chief of Staff Katie Boyd Britt has resorted to stupid Twitter games and stalking Mike with her staff.”

• This is a pretty strange moment for the Durant campaign. The Lincoln Project is a reviled grift that attacks pretty much every Republican who will not outright denounce former President Donald Trump and has made it clear its goal in 2022 is to keep Democrats in power. Strangely, Durant’s image appeared in a 2020 ad by the group.

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including:

— With one month to go, are the GOP primaries are heating up for U.S. Senate, governor and state offices in Alabama?

— Does a spurt of Alabama lawmaker endorsements for Governor Kay Ivey mean she has he reelection locked up?

— Is President Joe Biden going to actually hand student loan borrowers a massive bailout paid for by taxpayers?

WVNN talk radio host Yaffee joins the show to discuss the lottery, issues in the Alabama U.S. Senate race and everything happening in Alabama politics this week.

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” directed at people freaking out about Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase because they are scared about the lack of control over Musk’s promises of free speech.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

One of the big lies cable news hosts like to tell during the Biden administration is that Democrats have the votes to accomplish their most far-left policies and the support of the vast majority of the public.

They don’t.

The anger directed at U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) for holding up the Biden agenda is predicated on the idea that they should be able to run over the Republicans in a 50/50 United State Senate.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

A retraction in the economy shows that inflation, energy prices and general discontentment are affecting the growth in the United States’ Gross Domestic Product, which is worrying economists.

CNN’s Matt Egan responded to this news with a report that can only be described as dismissive, confusing and full of excuses for why we shouldn’t worry about it because this is just a singular report so it means nothing.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Accused cop killer pleads not guilty

• Brian Lansing Martin is the accused murderer of Sheffield police Sargent Nick Risner, and he’s currently facing three charges of capital murder, two charges of attempted murder, two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle and one charge of a felon in possession of a firearm.
• It’s now been reported that Martin has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to all of the charges that he faces. Martin had been imprisoned for the murder of his father, to which he pleaded guilty, but was released after serving only three years of his 10-year sentence.

6. Coronavirus was still a leading cause of death in 2021

• It’s been announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that the third leading cause of death in the country for 2021 was the coronavirus. The only other leading causes of death ranked higher were heart disease and cancer.
• In 2021, there was a higher rate of deaths from the coronavirus than in 2020, according to the data. In 2021, about one in eight deaths were from the coronavirus, while it was about one in 10 in 2020. As expected, the death rate was the highest among those 85 years and older, while it was the lowest among those 1-14-years-old.

5. Parents are not going to vaccinate their kids

• As much as the pharmaceutical companies may want to have a vaccine for children 5 and under, the demand doesn’t really seem to be there. Last October only 37% of parents were willing to say yes to vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds. In February, the Kaiser Family Foundation poll was worse for the vaccine with only 21% of parents of children under age 5 saying they will “get them vaccinated right away”
• Not only is the demand lacking, but the results are also less than enthralling. According to Moderna themselves, the two-dose vaccine was about 51% effective against infection from the Omicron variant in children under 2 years old and about 37% effective among 2 to 5-year-old kids. That doesn’t seem very effective.

4. Biden wants $33 billion for Ukraine

• In an effort to help Ukraine and ensure security in Europe, President Joe Biden has asked Congress to provide $33 billion to the country currently fighting an invasion from Russia. Biden said the funds were “for critical security, economic humanitarian assistance to help Ukraine continue to counter Putin’s aggression.”
• Biden went on to say, “We either back Ukrainian people as they defend their country, or we stand by as the Russians continue their atrocities and aggression in Ukraine. Every day, every day, the Ukrainians pay the price and the price they pay with their lives for this fight, so we need to contribute arms funding, ammunition and the economic support to make their courage and sacrifice have purpose so they can continue this fight and do what they are doing.”

3. Of course Ivey’s opponents don’t like her poll numbers

• Gubernatorial candidate Lew Burdette recently said that the latest polling data released by Governor Kay Ivey’s reelection campaign and conducted by the Tarrance Group is “100% bogus.”
• The results of the poll showed Ivey in the lead with 57%. Burdette recently said, “There’s no way she’s at 57%. That’s a 100% bogus internal poll, and the question that I hear across the state is, ‘How far can she fall? How low can she go in the polls?’ The only one that matters is on May 24, and I think there’s going to be a big surprise.”

2. No debates, but voters probably don’t care

• There will apparently be no debates when it comes to the U.S. Senate race and North Alabama’s fifth congressional district. Both races have frontrunners who have calculated that the debate is an unnecessary risk. 
• In the congressional race, Madison County Commission chairman Dale Strong said he has debated all of his opponents already and turned down a televised debate with WHNT-TV in Huntsville. In the Senate race, Mike Durant finally rejected a debate after falsely alleging Katie Britt wouldn’t do the debate. That isn’t true because Britt did say she would debate but only if Durant is there. Brooks agreed to debate Britt and/or Durant. The organizers said that they would host a debate with any variation of candidates.

1. Economy falters while President Biden touts “enormous growth”

• The American economy took a step backward in the first quarter of 2022, and the Gross Domestic Product retracted 1.4%. Consumer and business spending was actually pretty strong, but the cracks are starting to show with imports up 17.7% and exports down 5.9%.
• With inflation and higher energy costs taking a toll, this has accelerated since the quarter ended, and increases to interest rates are coming to fight a self-inflicted inflationary wound. When asked about the GDP slippage, President Joe Biden inexplicably declared, “I think we’re—what you’re seeing is enormous growth in the country that was affected by everything from COVID and the COVID blockages that occurred along the way.” He followed this with, “Now, you always have to be, take a look and, no one is predicting a recession now. They’re predicting there—some are predicting there may be a recession in 2023. I’m concerned about it.” Totally clear.

The 2022 midterms are going to be pretty bad for Democrats, and their cheerleaders in the media seem to know that.

Unfortunately, for them, the tactic of calling their political enemies racists and fascists seems to be ineffective when the economy seems to be the main driver of voter resentment.

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Mo Brooks responds to sloppy hit-piece by inept political hatchet man

• Yesterday, former no-show government employee and the man claiming to be the “Alabama’s premier political journalist and commentator” Steve Flowers published an error-filled hit piece on his steveflowers.us blog on U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville). No matter how small Flowers’ reach is, Brooks responded to the numerous inaccuracies because of Flowers’ status as a former Democrat lawmaker and corrected his record in the Alabama Legislature, on the Madison County Commission and in the U.S. House of Representatives
• Brooks hit back at claims that he had no accomplishments by noting his conservative record, which Flowers clumsily agreed to, his success killing amnesty in Congress, and his fight for the integrity of the 2020 election. Flowers responded with more inaccuracies on his Twitter account, without taking responsibility or addressing his lies and declared that it was “free publicity” for Brooks.

6. New York’s high court deals Democrats a big blow

• Democrats spent much of the last year doing two things — complaining about “gerrymandering” and gerrymandering their own new districts in an effort to give themselves a leg up heading into what is expected to be a disastrous 2022 midterm election. In New York, a Democrat-led legislature added four Democrat seats to their tally and hoped that the seven Democratic judges on the court of appeals would allow them to get their political gerrymandering through. But he did not, and now a panel will draw the districts.
• The partisan gerrymander is illegal by New York law and was ruled unconstitutional. The map blown up in New York included 20 seats with a heavy Democrat lean and four seats heavy Republican lean. It also had only two swing districts, and even those seats had slight Democratic leans. Redistricting maps in Florida, Ohio New Hampshire, Missouri and more are still in play, too, but New York’s will be the most consequential.

5. Coronavirus funds are being sent to emergency service providers

• It’s been announced that $10 million of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act will be sent to emergency service providers across the state. Governor Kay Ivey made the announcement on Wednesday, noting appreciation and support of these services.
• Ivey said, “Alabama’s emergency service providers greatly supported our communities throughout the pandemic, often times putting their own lives on the line to provide rapid care. Now, we are in a position to return the favor and help them in their recovery efforts. I appreciate the Alabama Legislature for their partnership in making this critical funding available to our emergency service providers, and I encourage them to apply and utilize these funds to further invest in public safety services.”

4. Teachers can’t sue over coronavirus conditions

• Judge Annemarie Axon has recently ruled that teachers can’t sue school districts over additional work that was required of educators during the coronavirus pandemic. The ruling was against a group from Tuscaloosa County. The complaint stated that their workload increased, but their pay did not.
• Part of the complaint also mentioned how female teachers faced discrimination since there were additional obstacles in caring for their families that male teachers may not experience. The school district’s attorneys have said, “No credible argument can be made that assigning teachers’ duties for instructing students, providing teaching resources, requiring use of specific teaching methods, or determining appropriate compensation…are somehow outside a school superintendent’s official duties.”

3. Biden will be visiting Alabama

• Next week, President Joe Biden will visit the Lockheed Martin facility in Troy. The visit has been announced for May 3. The Troy facility produces Javelin missiles that have been supplied to Ukraine.
• There are also Lockheed Martin locations across the state in Anniston, Enterprise and Huntsville. The Troy facility made headlines in February when Javelin missiles were sent to Ukraine and were marked with the city’s name.

2. Tuberville: The southern border can’t continue in its current state

• Many legislators have recently spoken out about the conditions at the southern border and the high increase in illegal immigration that’s been seen already in President Joe Biden’s term. Now, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has stated his support of Title 42 and brought attention to the handlings at the border.
• Tuberville stated, “Month after month, we experience record numbers of illegal immigrants crossing the border, and the administration is allowing them to stay in our country. Now, even Democrats are saying lifting Title 42 without a plan in place would ‘be a disaster.’ And others have called for President Biden to revisit this decision. Yet, the White House is caving to the loudest, most radical voices in their party rather than doing what is right for the safety and security of our nation.”

1. Student loan debt forgiveness could be coming soon

• According to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), there could be an agreement reached soon for President Joe Biden to use an executive order to cancel student loan debt of up to $50,000.
• Schumer said, “I think the president is moving in our direction. My talks with him and his staff have been very fruitful over the last little while and I am hopeful that he will do the right thing. We’re getting closer.” Reportedly, 43 million Americans have student loan debt, which totals around $1.75 trillion.

After a 2020 election where the American media and big tech colluded to hide information from the American people, you would think they would have some self-awareness about censorship and how they have behaved in the past.

Unfortunately, MSNBC host Ari Melber took to his show to read a speech off a teleprompter warning Americans that an Elon Musk-helmed Twitter might behave the way the left’s favorite gatekeepers have behaved for years — only this time it could hurt them.

Gasp!

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Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

7. Biden announces pardons; 3 Alabama meth dealers get the honor

• President Joe Biden has announced his first round of presidential pardons, granting 75 across the country. Out of all individuals pardoned, there were three Alabamians included who had all been convicted of federal drug crimes.
• In Alabama, those pardoned were Sergio Acosta in Montgomery, who was serving a 97-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, Kristie Marie Smith Israel of Albertville, who was serving a 97-month sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and Daniel Valencia of Maylene, who was serving a 135-month sentence for the importation of methamphetamine.

6. Kamala Harris tests positive for the coronavirus

• It’s been announced that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for the coronavirus and was clarified that she hadn’t been in close contact with President Joe Biden or first lady Jill Biden recently.
• Harris and Biden have not seen each other since April 18, and the White House has said that Harris won’t be back to the White House until she has a negative test. About a month ago, Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, had the coronavirus.

5. Pre-K program in Alabama is expanding

• Ninety-six new classrooms have been added for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year through the Alabama First Class Pre-K program. The new classrooms will be available across 35 counties and will be available to 26,658 children.
• The state currently has a goal of making the Pre-K program available to 70% of eligible children in the state. Governor Kay Ivey said of the expansion, “I’m glad to see that even more students will have access to pre-K next year and look forward to the day that all Alabama families who want pre-K for their children have access.”

4. Illegal immigrant population increases by 1 million

• It’s been reported that there were 1 million illegal immigrants added to the United States in President Joe Biden’s first year in office, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
• The report from FAIR also showed that this increase costs taxpayers about $9.4 billion. In 2021, there were 15.5 million illegal immigrants in the country, according to the report, which was up from 14.5 million in 2020. The report states that as places start hiring again, there are still many willing to hire illegally “to undercut the market and make up for lost profits resulting from economic shutdowns stemming from the pandemic.” The report adds, “These unethical hiring practices occur even though millions of Americans remain unemployed or underemployed.”

3. Alabama congressmen have called out Mayorkas for the U.S. border

• U.S. Representatives Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to point out the unacceptable handling of the southern border. There were over 50 other Republicans on the letter.
• In the letter, the lawmakers say, “Your actions have willingly endangered American citizens, undermined the rule of law and our nation’s sovereignty. Your failure to secure the border and enforce the laws passed by Congress raise grave questions about your suitability for office.”

2. Brooks has a high conservative rating

• U.S. Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has always been one of America’s most conservative legislators, and even Brooks’ opponents and their surrogates agree. Blogger Steve Flowers said of Brooks, “If you are looking for a true long term proven conservative, then Mo Brooks is your man.” Brooks is touting his recent grade from the American Conservative Union in their annual legislative scorecard, which showed that Brooks has a 97% conservative score.
• Brooks used this new grade to state, “I don’t just talk the talk at election time, I walk the walk when it comes to tough votes in Congress. That’s what is needed at this pivotal point in American history—conservative stalwarts who will take the fight to Washington establishment whose corrupt ways have led America to the brink of Socialist-hellscape disaster.”

1. Mike Durant combats ad hitting him on his 2nd amendment comments

• One of the first attacks against U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant focused on some comments Durant made about taking guns away from citizens to increase public safety during a 2011 speech Durant gave to the U.S. Army War College. Durant asserted those words lack context and has responded with an ad of his own.
• Durant’s ad plays a clip from the Alabama RINO PAC’s ad, which says, “Why are liberals supporting Mike Durant? On the Second Amendment, he sounds like them.” Following the snippet from the ad, Durant says, “I’ve seen worse” as he declares that he is pro-Second Amendment by citing his military service, but he doesn’t respond to the actual points made against him.