Last week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt teamed up with her Senate colleagues to honor Future Farmers of America by unanimously passing a resolution designating February 17-24, 2024 as National FFA Week. After passing the resolution, Britt (R-Montgomery) said that the organization plays a major role in creating tomorrow’s leaders by giving students increased access to […]

U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spearheaded a letter addressed to the Ambassador of Nicaragua expressing deep concern over violations of religious freedom in Nicaragua and calling for the release of imprisoned pastors. In December, eleven Nicaraguan pastors and other individuals associated with Mountain Gateway — a Christian organization based in Texas with missionary presence in […]

Sen. Katie Britt has brought forward legislation in the Senate aimed at protecting cadets who report sexual harassment and assault at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. “Protecting survivors of sexual assault and ensuring that all cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have a safe environment to learn and train is of the utmost importance,” […]

The U.S. Senate is currently on a state work week, allowing members to travel home and visit with constituents and groups after dealing with a heavy agenda in recent weeks. Alabama’s two U.S. Senators were in Montgomery today and made a visit to the Alabama State House along their way to see state lawmakers who […]



7. Driving while texting and using your phone is illegal in Alabama, it is illegal to touch your phone while driving, but what about wearing a massive VR headset while driving? The Internet has seen multiple people using them while driving, and at least one person received a ticket for doing so. 6. Former President […]

On Sunday, a drone launched by a terrorist militia backed by Iran killed three U.S. Army soldiers and injured at least two dozen more in Jordan. U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Gary Palmer and U.S. Senator Katie Britt released statements expressing their condolences to the families and their anger with Iran for backing this attack against the […]

7. Attempted murder and possession of a deadly weapon charges on school grounds have been filed against a Hueytown mom who recklessly discharged a firearm outside a high school basketball game. Reports indicate that witnesses said there was an altercation between juveniles when Eunethia Arnette Shackleford arrived with other adults and “fired shots in the […]

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 and […]

Mary Pat Lawrence’s incredible career is the result of combining her unique skill set with a passion for making change. From the time she was young, Lawrence knew she wanted to strive to make change on a large scale. Born and raised in a small town in Alabama, she had high hopes of moving to […]

Political leaders across the state are taking the opportunity to push for more educational freedom during this year’s National School Choice Week. “This upcoming legislative session, we will put power back in the hands of parents allowing them to choose the education path that will best help their child thrive,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. I […]

The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund, formerly known as SBA List, bestowed an A+ rating on U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her advocacy in support of the sanctity of life.  “Katie Britt is an outspoken advocate for the unborn, and we could not be more excited to welcome her to the ranks of […]

7. Charles Barkley is mad and confused, also known as being in the normal Charles Barkley state, about presidential candidate Nikki Haley declaring America has never been a racist country. Responding on his terrible CNN show, the former Auburn basketball player and multimillionaire said, “If you forget about slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, antisemitism, Asian hate […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators warned the Biden administration of the disastrous economic outlook for U.S. catfish farmers and processers if it adopts a preliminary decision to reduce its responsibility over imported catfish from Vietnam. In a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Senators said the administration should reverse a move […]

7. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is doing something most politicians don’t do: endorsing in a primary early on in the race. Ainsworth threw his support behind former Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Jeana Ross in her bid for State House District 27 saying, “I have known Jeana Ross all of my life, and […]

As in 2023, U.S. Senator Katie Britt is continuing calls for Democrats in Washington to address the illegal immigration crisis in 2024. Britt has accused President Joe Biden, Senate Democrats, as well as the media of ignoring a “national security and a humanitarian crisis on our border,” that multiplies each day. Secretary Mayorkas here 1) […]

This week, I marked the one-year anniversary of my swearing-in to the United States Senate, capping a whirlwind twelve months of work on behalf of the people of Alabama. I’m proud of the fact that my team and I were able to hit the ground running on day one, working diligently not only to deliver […]

7. People really wanted to watch Alabama football, it didn’t hurt that another big controversial brand was taking them on in the Rose Bowl. Eventually, 32.8 million people would watch the very close overtime College Football Playoff game – it was the largest college football audience since the 2018 National Championship, the top non-NFL sporting […]

As Christmas approaches, Sen. Katie Britt prepares to mark one year in office. Those of us who have known her since before she was elected to the Senate, knew she would be successful, but we could not have imagined the accomplishments and achievements that she has had over the past 12 months.  In all my […]

7. The class action sex abuse case by an Alabama victim of sexual abuse when she was 16 has been approved by a judge against the porn site PornHub, which hosted videos of the assault. Anyone who had videos or photos posted on that site from February 2011 until yesterday from when they were underage […]

7. For some reason, some legislators in Georgia want in on some of the embarrassment the politicians from the state of Florida want for their takes on the College Football Playoff. Georgia has no legitimate claim to a spot in the College Football Playoff 6. The Alabama Department of Public Health and the State Committee […]

From her role on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and in particular the subcommittee for Homeland Security, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has been closely involved with the annual defense budget process, which completed its legislative phase today after passage from both chambers. Britt reflected on the final product by highlighting portions of the FY2024 National […]

7. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is the latest politician willing to fumble and embarrass himself over Alabama being chosen for the College Football Playoff instead of Florida State University. Scott has gone as far as to claim FSU’s snub is “not good for the country.” 6. Despite overwhelming support from the American public, the […]

7. Families of eight of the American hostages in Gaza asked for an invitation to the White House Hanukkah celebration, but the White House ignored them. These families are desperate and are even asking the White House to make a side-deal with Hamas or cut Israel out of negotiations altogether, which may be why the […]