A pair of bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen homeland security practices were passed unanimously Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was the SHIELD Against CCP Act and the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act. The SHIELD Act would create a dedicated DHS working group to address threats […]

WBRC 6 News shared on Sunday that Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently discussed the Trump Administration’s proposed federal funding reductions and their potential significant impact on state universities, particularly the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). A federal judge has temporarily halted the budget cuts, leaving the outcome uncertain. Ivey acknowledged that if the reductions […]

Late last week, President Donald Trump announced his nomination for U.S. Ambassador to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in a social media post. Alabama businesswoman and former 2022 gubernatorial candidate Lynda “Lindy” Blanchard of Montgomery received the nomination and will now be considered by the Senate for confirmation. This is Blanchard’s […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been recognized as the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Outstanding New Member of Congress,” an award given to lawmakers in their first term who have demonstrated strong support for agriculture. Britt (R-Montgomery), nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), has been an advocate for farmers both in Alabama and across […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed a Holly Pond native and Cullman area businessman in the upcoming special election for the state’s House District 11 seat. The seat recently became open after Randall Shedd stepped down to join the office of Alabama’s newly-elected  Alabama Senate President Pro Tem, Garlan Gudger, after over ten years in […]

Alabama Republican Chairman John Wahl said he’s “optimistic” that state lawmakers will pass tax cuts before the end of the 2025 session. “I’m very optimistic that we’re going to get this across the finish line,” Wahl said Monday on WVNN. “So we have surpluses. We have an opportunity. There’s something that’s going to be done […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to implement much-needed updates to the agency’s Systematic Alien Verifications for Entitlements (SAVE) program. The program is a service provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services branch of the DHS and is used by state and local governments […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has called on Congress to pass a bipartisan bill to ensure nationwide access to year-round E15 gasoline, a move designed to bolster American energy independence. On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to E15 gasoline and highlighted its importance in achieving U.S. energy […]

A series of four new tax cut bills introduced by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) are aimed at providing further financial relief to Alabama families. These proposals, designed to lower the cost of living for residents, would significantly reduce taxes on food, retirement income, and state income taxes, with the potential to save Alabama families […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has refuted speculation that the Freedom Rides Museum, housed in the historic Montgomery Bus Station, is set to be closed by DOGE. This came after the location was briefly included by the General Services Administration (GSA) last Tuesday on a list of properties owned by the federal government GSA deemed […]

This Sunday leaders from throughout Alabama and the entire country will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March and the infamous Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It was a momentous occasion and needs memorializing.  Make no mistake about it, this event led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights […]

You would think that the Democratic Party would have learned from President Donald Trump’s electoral victory. Trump won the popular vote, the swing states, most of the districts in the country shifted toward Republicans, and Democrats lost control of the House, Senate, and Presidency. But the Democrats just can’t help themselves. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville […]

In an impassioned plea, Allison Black Cornelius, CEO of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, is calling on Alabamians to contact their legislators in support of HB149 and HB249. These proposed laws aim to improve animal welfare in the state by making dog abandonment a misdemeanor, prohibiting the inhumane chaining of dogs, and defining adequate shelter […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk […]

This week following reports of Tommy Tuberville’s increasing interest in running for Governor of Alabama in 2026, a new political reality could take shape: His U.S. Senate seat could be an open race on the ballot in just over a year.  RELATED: Ainsworth: ‘Looks like the 2026 governor’s race may be shaping up to be […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) blasted several Democratic mayors on Wednesday during a House Oversight Committee hearing for giving criminal illegal aliens “safe harbor” in their cities. The mayors on hand to discuss sanctuary city policies included Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and New York City Mayor Eric […]

Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

The Alabama Republican Party has announced that it will be hosting a dinner to celebrate President Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 Presidential Election. The Trump Victory Dinner, scheduled for April 3 in Birmingham, will feature the President’s oldest son, Don Jr., as the headline speaker. “We expect several special guests for our Trump […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt took to the Senate floor on Tuesday to discuss the state of childcare in America and advocate for legislation she has helped to reintroduce that will allow more parents access to the invaluable resource at an affordable cost. Britt (R-Montgomery) began her remarks by asking her fellow Republicans if they would […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt recently responded to reports of four Social Security office closures in Alabama. The decision is part of a nationwide effort to reduce costs and transition to virtual services. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is eliminating 7,000 positions across the country, raising concerns among Alabama residents about how these changes will […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer says “nah” to town halls. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is defending his decision to vote in favor of censuring U.S. Rep. AL Green (D-Texas) for his “antics” during President Donald Trump address to Congress Tuesday. The final vote was 224-198, with 10 Democrats joining all Republicans in approving the resolution. Rogers joined every Republican member of the congressional delegation […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would provide expanded legal protections for law enforcement officers, advancing a measure that supporters say is necessary to bolster officer confidence but critics argue could weaken accountability. HB202, sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) passed the chamber on a 75-26 vote after lengthy and, at times, […]

Montgomery-based political consulting firm Strategy Management has announced the hiring of a veteran political tactician as its next Vice President of Political Strategy. Ryan Bitters,  the current Political Director for the Republican Party of Kentucky, has helped to lead conservatives to supermajorities in both the State House and State Senate, unseating multiple Democrats in long-held […]