After months of resistance from the left, landmark legislation aimed at holding illegal immigrants accountable for criminal actions officially passed the U.S. Senate last night by a vote 64-35. The Laken Riley Act, introduced and sponsored in the upper chamber by Alabama Senator Katie Britt, will require the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegals […]

“Only Katie Britt could do it.” Those words were spoken by many in the corridors, committee rooms, and chambers of the U.S. Capitol Building last week after the Senate voted to invoke cloture and move forward with passing the Laken Riley Act. Alabama’s junior senator planted her flag and impressed politicos, pundits, and constituents alike […]

The 45th and now-47th President of the United States – Donald J. Trump – was inaugurated to the highest office on the planet for the second time on Monday morning, but the historic moment wasn’t the first thing on everybody’s mind. During their coverage of the inauguration, C-SPAN was taking phone calls from callers both […]

During President Donald Trump’s inaugural address Monday, the president said one of his first executive orders will be officially changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The executive order directs the secretary of the interior to change the name to “Gulf of America” for use on official maps and […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders celebrated President Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday as they look forward to helping him implement his agenda. Trump took the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States and gave his inaugural address inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, deciding not to hold the ceremonies outside because of […]

The United States inaugurated its 47th president on Monday with the swearing in of President Donald J. Trump. According to an article released this past week by Bloomberg, bitcoiners and crypto users alike have reason to be extremely excited about the second Trump administration. The former and future president is planning on issuing an executive […]

A pizzeria in Huntsville is back in the news for its election-themed pizza delivery boxes. This time, Joe Carlucci, Valentina’s owner, elected to feature Donald Trump, JD Vance, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Tulsi Gabbard, and Jesus in and on the boxes. According to Valentina’s, the restaurant has sold 4,000 of the 2024 election-themed […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl has been re-elected to a position in leadership in the Republican National Committee. Wahl announced recently that he will again be serving as the Vice Chairman of the organization’s southern region. “I’m deeply honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues to continue serving as Vice Chairman […]

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 […]

Yellowhammer News is pleased to announce the next installment of its annual legislative leadership event for 2025, featuring a new combination of chamber leaders for the first time this quadrennium: Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and incoming Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger.  Join us on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. for a […]

With his decades-long legacy of serving as a first responder in Madison County, Rep. Dale Strong’s latest appointment is a natural fit. The second-term congressman was selected to serve as chair of the Homeland Security Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee. Strong (R-Monrovia) has served as a first responder for over four decades, including as former […]

Emory Cox, a native of St. Clair County and senior economic advisor to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been named as special assistant to the president for international economic relations. “I am pleased to announce the brilliant team who will serve on the White House National Economic Council (NEC) under Kevin Hassett, one of […]

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 […]

The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Association (AIPA) is hoping the Legislature passes something that helps small and struggling pharmacies during the 2025 session. State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) introduced a pharmacy reimbursement bill last session, but was unable to get it through because of strong opposition from groups like the The Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers. […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced a resolution this week a new Biden administration ban on natural gas water heaters. “It’s a radical ban on water heaters. Another example of government overreach under the Biden administration on their way out the door,” Palmer told Fox News Digital earlier this week. “They care nothing about consumers.” […]

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 […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a rebuke of outgoing President Joe Biden’s last-minute declaration that the long-expired Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is now “the law of the land.” Marshall said the move is a disregard for the U.S. Constitution and judicial precedent by a feckless president on his way out the door. “No serious […]

Alabama’s two U.S. Senators rank among America’s most popular, according to the latest edition of the trusty Morning Consult approval poll. The survey asks residents from all Senators’ home states how they approve or disapprove of their performance. Britt (R-Montgomery) ranked as the 24th-most popular Senator in the nation with 52% approval and maintained one […]

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 […]

Well-recognized for his leadership and talent within the state, Alabama’s own Bill Poole has been selected as a member of the Presidential Leadership Scholars for the class of 2025. Poole currently serves as the State Finance Director under Governor Kay Ivey, served previously as the education budget chairman in the Alabama House, and will now […]

Every Republican in Alabama’s delegation to the U.S. House voted in favor of a bill Thursday to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes. Alabama’s two Democratic members, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), also voted in favor of the measure. The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, led by […]

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. […]

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 […]