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

Donald Trump Jr. delivered the headlining speech last night at the Alabama Republican Party's Trump Victory Dinner in Birmingham. While speaking, the President's oldest son expressed his gratitude for the Biden Administration and Democratic Party, specifically for their dishonest actions during the 2020 Presidential Election.

Donald Trump Jr. used his keynote address at the ALGOP dinner as a call to action for Republicans, arguing the fight isn't over.

Before Donald Trump, Jr. addressed the crowd at the 2025 Alabama Republican Party’s Trump Victory Dinner, state lawmakers were recognized for their hard-fought efforts that prove Alabama legislates among the most conservatively in the nation. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said there is a common denominator between the results of Donald Trump’s presidency and the Republican […]

Wahl said the American people didn't just give Trump a mandate, but sent a message about the true role of government in our lives. 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expressed frustration that Congress has yet to pass President Donald Trump's tax cuts.

Alabama lawmakers voted on Thursday to pass legislation that would broaden vaccine and testing exemptions for both K-12 and college students and change how public education institutions handle immunization requirements. SB85, sponsored by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva), passed 26-5 along party lines following a prolonged filibuster by Democrats. […]

Just as quickly as it began, the prospect of Alabama lawmakers dealing with the legal gaming issue in 2025 has ended, with an announcement from Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger late Thursday afternoon. “With 12 meeting days remaining in the session, both budgets still awaiting approval, and other important bills and measures demanding […]

I'm sorry, what did Cory Booker do? What was he non-filibustering?

On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to advance SB247 by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) that would prohibit protesting outside an individual’s residence in Alabama. Sen. Orr described SB247 as a measure aimed at protecting residents from intimidation and harassment outside their homes. He stated that the bill was initially […]

Legislation to implement post-election audits across all Alabama counties advanced out of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund on Wednesday, with Republican lawmakers touting the proposal as a measure to promote public confidence in elections. HB30, sponsored by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley), passed 9-5 out of committee and now heads to the Senate […]

One day after Mayor of Mountain Brook Stewart Welch announced he will not be seeking another term later, City Councilwoman Graham Smith officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Mountain Brook. Smith won her 2022 City Council seat with 74% of the vote in what was the highest turnout municipal election in Mountain Brook history. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was asked during a Wednesday press conference call who he is picking to win the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball tournament. Unsurprisingly, the former Auburn head football coach is pulling for the Tigers, but he did note that they face stiff competition in the Final Four.

President Donald Trump has removed Joe Ritch, a well-known Huntsville lawyer, from his position on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. The dismissal took place on April 1 at the president’s direction. Ritch, who was appointed to the board by President Joe Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate later that year, […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is pushing Congress to pass legislation that will facilitate the completion of the wall at the southern border while also minimizing the cost of the project for American taxpayers.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is defending the Trump administration's decision to deport illegal immigrant gang members to El Salvador. The state's top law enforcement official recently joined Attorneys general from 26 other states in a brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the recent actions targeting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Surrounded by working parents, teachers, and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 on Wednesday. The action fulfills a key promise made in her State of the State address and marks another win for Alabama families.

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is calling for the use of AI and drones to deal with the drug problem at the southern border.

The Alabama Republican Party is welcoming conservative firebrand Donald Trump Jr. to Birmingham on Thursday evening for the organization's much-anticipated Trump Victory Dinner. The president's son will be delivering the headlining remarks at the event.

Legislation that would be transformative for the Alabama Farmers Federation made its debut before state lawmakers on Wednesday during a public hearing about a proposal to enable the farm organization to offer its members and their families a form of health coverage, known as a farm bureau health plan.  Similar plans are already operating in […]

The recent arrest of a University of Alabama doctoral student by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has made headlines throughout the state, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also now revealing that the individual 'posed significant national security concerns.'

Alabama has a diverse and expanding trail system. From greenways and natural surface trails to gravel and paved roads, Alabama trails cater to hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and outdoor enthusiasts.

This morning WBRC’s Good Day Alabama, Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch announced that he will not be seeking re-election for another term.  A native and lifelong resident of Mountain Brook, Welch first took office in 2016. He wrote an official letter to city residents about his decision to pass the torch: “Over the last few months, a lot […]

As activist federal judges continue to block the Trump Administration’s America First agenda, Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are searching for a way around the ongoing judicial overreach. On Tuesday, a group of elected officials, including U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, filed legislation limiting federal court orders to parties directly before the court. […]