After a historic victory earlier this week, President-Elect Donald Trump formally began a transition process that will prepare the appointment of roughly 4,000 positions across the federal government, including 1,200 that require U.S. Senate confirmation. As was the case in 2016 for Trump, that U.S. Senate will be under the control of a decisive GOP […]

Leading up to the 2024 United States Presidential Election, there was – as is usually the case – an extremely varied consensus on what the results were going to be. Since the summer and Vice President Kamala Harris’ installation into the race, the polls have sat at relatively close for the most part. Former President […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall already has an idea of how former President Donald Trump can make a positive difference after his election victory. Fire the current U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. “It’s time,” Marshall said on X, posting a clip from his 2023 inaugural address. The video showed the part of Marshall’s speech where […]

The 2024 United States Presidential Election is coming to a close on Wednesday morning as the major networks handily called the race in favor of former President Donald J. Trump late into the night on Tuesday. Trump looks poised to take every swing state and even become the first Republican candidate to win the popular […]

The dust has settled, the results are in – albeit unofficial – and they are available for viewing on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. According to Secretary of State Wes Allen’s office, Alabamians cast 2,263,627 ballots, representing a 58.52% statewide turnout. The number does not account for provisional ballots, which will be canvassed Nov. […]

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270

Bruce Pearl, Head Coach of the Auburn University men’s basketball team, has been a staunch and vocal supporter of President Donald Trump’s drive to retake the White House. Pearl has been especially passionate in arguing for Israel’s right to self-defense against radical Islamic forces. After President Trump was declared the winner early this morning a […]

President-elect Donald Trump has won a second term in office. In a surprise to many voters across the country, the Republican captured several unexpected battleground states to coast to a comfortable win in the Electoral College and also became the first conservative in 20 years to win the national popular vote. The state of Alabama’s […]

After it became clear early this morning that President Donald Trump would win a second term in the White House, Alabama’s two senators and other members of its Washington delegation congratulated the now president-elect. Alabama, a state that Trump has won handily in the last two elections, was again an easy win for the Republican. […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl expressed high optimism about the GOP’s chances in tonight’s high-stakes election while he joins the election night crowd at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Wahl reported an “electric” atmosphere among attendees and noted growing optimism as voter turnout appeared favorable in key battleground states. “There’s a lot of excitement. […]

The day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election has arrived at long last and the betting odds have taken shape. According to numbers from ElectionBettingOdds, as of Tuesday early afternoon, former President Donald Trump has seen his chances climb back up to 57%, still down almost 6% from what they were a week ago but […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) decided election day was a good time to remind voters what President Joe Biden thinks of those who support former President Donald Trump. Moore, the incumbent Republican congressman for Alabama’s second congressional district, arrived to his polling place driving a garbage truck, a reference to Biden calling Trump supporters “garbage” […]

Jimmy Holley, a native of Coffee County, a former state lawmaker passed away peacefully at the age of 80. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives for twenty years, beginning his first term in 1974. In 1998, following his time in the House, Holley was elected to six terms representing District 31 in the […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth believes former President Trump will win the Presidential election because of the Biden-Harris administration’s terrible record. “I think people are tired of what’s going on with Biden Harris administration,” Ainsworth argued. “You look at the fact that I’m having to explain to my kids why they think it’s okay for […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt criticized Democrats in the Senate Monday for blocking the Laken Riley Act from moving forward in the upper chamber. An illegal immigrant accused of killing a nursing student in Georgia, Laken Riley, will be tried later this month after his attorneys attempted to delay proceedings in the investigation. “The first action […]

In this episode of One Day at a Time, Laurie sits down with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to hear about the state of addiction in Alabama from his professional, and very personal, perspective. It’s no secret that AG Marshall has a passion for fighting to create funding and solutions in the fight against drug […]

Today is election day, a day that Americans have the opportunity to make important decisions through their vote. But in one part of Tuscaloosa County, when it comes to issues involving county and city school board elections and property taxes, residents are being denied that opportunity. Local Amendment 1 was designed to restore that right […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has been a vocal advocate for America’s veterans and their families since first taking office in 2021. From passing beneficial legislation to VA site visits, Tuberville has made looking out for the country’s veterans a top priority during his time in Washington. On Sunday, Tuberville (R-Auburn), who is a member of […]

When the United States Supreme Court handed down its 5-4 opinion on Allen v. Milligan last summer, ruling that Alabama’s congressional map was likely in violation of the Voting Rights Act, the Alabama State Legislature was called back to Montgomery for a special session by Governor Kay Ivey to come up with a new map […]

Election Day is here and the State of Alabama wants to make sure that residents understand the process of obtaining and checking their general election sample ballots. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website,” said Allen. “I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they […]

Belinda Strickland, the Democratic candidate for Russell County Probate Judge is heavily promoting being what she describes as a “21-year military veteran” as a core focus of her campaign. According to a high volume of reports from voters in Russell County, Strickland’s claims of military service would be logistically inaccurate. One resident, Navy veteran Mike […]

As Alabamians head to the polls on November 5, voters in Autauga County have another big decision to make that will affect property owners’ wallets and the educational experience of county students. A 7-mill ad valorem tax increase is proposed to support the county school system. Autauga County Schools explained the need for the property […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth says the recent actions of a church in Birmingham does nothing to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. “Churches are supposed to spread the Gospel, offer messages of God’s love, and share the life of Christ, not threaten, intimidate, and insult those who exercise their right to vote and support […]