Alabama consumers dodged a major bullet when the so-called Credit Card Competition Act, which targets existing safeguards for consumers when they swipe their credit cards, was nearly tacked on at the last minute to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. Pitched by big-box retailers like woke Target as being pro-consumer and increasing transaction security, the […]

The Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest honor bestowed by Congress, honors those whose dedication, heroism, and public service have created a lasting impact on American history. On March 14, 2020, legislation was signed into law authorizing the Congressional Gold Medal for American Merchant Mariners whose honorable deeds played a critical role in World […]

7. There is allegedly a plan to avoid another government shutdown that was unveiled by Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in a closed-door meeting. However, a shutdown is looking more likely every day, and to no surprise, the media is declaring Republicans the villains, but they may be right this time. 6. U.S. […]

Congress is on track to trigger a government shutdown Oct. 1 if it fails to pass the required appropriations bills. As the deadline approaches, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is advocating for a short-term solution to finance the government. But McCarthy’s plan faces internal resistance, with a segment of House GOP members opposing it – guaranteeing […]

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demonized Western values, human rights, the media, and U.S. foreign policy while speaking Monday spoke from the pulpit of the United Nations General Assembly. Last week, the U.S. Department of State authorized $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue assets to be unfrozen and sent to Iran in exchange for a prisoner swap […]

7. The debris from an $80 million F-35 fighter jet has been found after the pilot ejected and the federal government was asking for help finding it. Now the Marine Corps commandant, who we were told didn’t exist, has ordered a two-day stand down for all planes with hopes they can gather more information and […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Robert Aderholt are preparing to introduce a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Guntersville as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic,” in honor of the Alabama native and Medal of Honor recipient. The tribute has the support of the entire Alabama […]

7. Failed State House candidate Marilyn Lands (D) has become the first person to enter the fray for the special election to replace imprisoned former legislator State Rep. David Cole (R-Madison?). 6. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is still unconstitutional and has been for years and a federal judge just found it unconstitutional […]

The Biden administration’s deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds is a threat to national security, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.  In the deal, the U.S. State Department said Iran will release five American citizens detained in Iran and, in exchange, the U.S. will release five Iranian […]

This week, an elementary school in Montgomery County, Md., reimposed a mask mandate for students. Some hospitals in New York and California have also brought back mandatory masks for all visitors.  Senate and congressional Republicans came together on legislation to ensure that doesn’t become a trend nationwide. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt was vocal about her […]

7.  It is not just the southern border seeing close to 7 million illegal immigrants cross the border, clogging up schools, shelters, and even airports. The northern border is porous as well with more crossings in 2023 than the last 10 years combined. 6. Mason Wayne Sisk, a family murdering 14-year-old psychopath, was sentenced to […]

On Saturday, friends and supporters across the Wiregrass were overjoyed to see U.S. Sen. Katie Britt make her first public stop following a health scare that kept her home with family throughout most of August.  “We appreciate everyone’s prayers and really could feel those,” Britt told the crowd. “They make all of the difference and […]

7. People in Russia who cross Vladimir Putin now fall out of the sky instead of falling out of windows after a plane crashed in Russia with Wagner group commander (and one-time Putin chef) Yevgeny Prigozhin and 9 others on board. 6. Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Jenna Ellis, and more turned themselves in at the […]

President Biden’s request for $24 billion in additional funding to Ukraine and $12 billion in FEMA disaster relief funding would traffic weaker immigration policies into existence, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt said.  Biden’s $40 billion request to Congress includes $4 billion in funding for “humanitarian” and migration management needs – with more than $600 million of […]

A natural resource and an economic powerhouse, catfish are a fixture of Alabama’s landscape. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is moving for August to be recognized as “National Catfish Month” to spotlight Alabama’s contribution to an industry that goes far beyond the dinner plate.  Britt recently joined Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and […]

Former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks took another shot at his political-ally-turned-nemesis, Donald Trump, saying he should drop out of the 2024 presidential election. “GOP & USA need a candidate of good character, not a likely convicted felon who loses badly to #JoeBiden,” Brooks (R-Huntsville) posted on X.  .@realDonaldTrump drop out of presidential race for good […]

7. Alabama’s largest city, Huntsville, has gained another  No. 1 ranking with U.S. News & World Report as the Best Place to Live for Families in the United States. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) used this to slam the decision to steal Space Command HQ from Huntsville. 6. Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has weighed […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt today doubled down on her support of President Donald Trump amid his prosecution by Democratic District Attorney Fani Willis in Atlanta. On “Alabama Morning News with JT,” Britt (R-Montgomery) reaffirmed her belief that Trump was being targeted for political reasons. On Tuesday, she said the United States must be “a constitutional […]

Maybe this is how Colorado beat Alabama for Space Command? Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The mainstream media is using a slow August news cycle to attack Alabama values and the stand being taken by conservative leaders against recklessness from Democrats in Washington, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt.  In an appearance this morning on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” Britt expressed, at greater length, a fundamental argument to end […]

7. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) views the fight over Space Command HQ as a battle that is still ongoing. The news over Space Command’s Gen. James Dickinson’s purchase of a home in Colorado while claiming he wanted the command in Huntsville is proof of a corrupted process. 6. An “unauthorized” Birmingham event allegedly scheduled […]

7. Somehow, the “Barbie” movie is wreaking havoc nationwide now that 81% percent of people who have seen it say patriarchy affects the workplace and 82% of men who saw “Barbie” have seen an increase in the “patriarchy” in their work environment. 6. In news that will surprise no one, pro-life protestors were treated far […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt took off the gloves today in an interview on “The Jeff Poor Show” when asked about the latest round of indictments against former President Donald Trump.  She said Trump is being prosecuted “because of where he stands on issues” and “what he was able to accomplish in the America First agenda.” […]

7. Alabama’s first transgender candidate is running for the vacant State House seat in District 55 (Jefferson County). This candidate will get all of the media attention and a very little share of the votes in the race. 6. Because U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) did not offer a public endorsement for former President Donald […]