U.S. Senator Katie Britt intervened to address manufactured concerns surrounding the removal of educational materials honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from the U.S. Air Force’s basic training curriculum. Her direct engagement with newly sworn-in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth resulted in the immediate reversal of the decision. By Sunday afternoon, Sec. Hegseth thanked […]

As thousands of pro-life activists march on D.C., members of Alabama's Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support.

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

Mayor Randall Woodfin labeled President Donald Trump’s executive orders dismantling federal DEI offices and affirmative action as the “Alabama-fication” of the federal government, stealing a line from Kyle Whitmire's pathetic writings at aldotcom and referencing Alabama’s similar 2024 legislation banning DEI in public institutions and warning of its negative effects on veterans and white women

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, reeling from her defeat in the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, is facing reports of marital tension with Doug Emhoff, whom she reportedly blames for damaging her campaign with alleged scandals involving infidelity and workplace misconduct.

22 Alabama residents have been pardoned on President Donald Trump's first day in office, they were convicted for their roles in the January 6 Capitol breach, sparking praise and silly complaints

“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 […]

Many of Alabama's political leaders celebrated President Trump's inauguration as they look forward to helping him implement his agenda.

President Donald Trump joined several Republican legislators for a breakfast on Sunday at the historical Blair House as part of ongoing inauguration festivities. The meeting gave legislators and Trump a last-minute chance to address any topics of need ahead of the swearing in ceremony.

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 […]

Israel and Hamas have reached a 42-day cease-fire deal, securing the release of 33 hostages, including civilians and soldiers, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian aid for Gaza

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]

U.S. Sens. Tuberville and Britt reacted to President-elect Donald Trump's sentence in his "hush money" trial.

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

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 Alabama counties in anticipation of a winter storm bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain

Alabama National Guard has activated around 350 Guardsmen to assist in severe winter weather response, with six Mobility Support Teams stationed across the northern and central parts of the state

At his wild Mar-a-Lago press conference, President-elect Donald Trump outlined controversial positions, including his refusal to rule out military action in pursuit of control over Greenland,  Canada, and the Panama Canal, emphasizing economic security while mentioning that he may be renaming the Gulf of Mexico

All members of Alabama’s delegation, including Democratic Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), joined their Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which intends to crack down on immigration enforcement and prevent tragedies like the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, passed the House with strong […]

As it is January 6, the media, their Democrats', and some sad Republicans' favorite holiday is now here so the black security fences are back up, 500 National Guard soldiers are on call, the remembrances are underway, and the frowns on cable news hosts faces have returned as they wonder if President-elect Donald Trump can be stopped or if Democrats will hypocritically throw tantrums on the floor of the U.S. House

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continues to be a vocal advocate for quickly confirming President Trump’s nominees. In a recent Birmingham radio interview on Talk 99.5’s “Dixon and Vining” show, Britt told guest hosts Jeff Poor and Scott Buttram, “January 20, a new day begins, and I’m excited for what it means for America.” She […]

Nearly 3,000 Alabama families applied for education savings accounts on the first day of eligibility under the CHOOSE Act, which allows up to $7,000 per child for private school expenses or $2,000 per child for homeschool costs

Our country is in the throes of a mental health crisis, and it’s our kids who are suffering the most. While social media is far from the only contributor, it stands out as a major culprit. As a mom, it worries me for my own kids and their friends. As a Senator, it makes me […]

President Trump recently announced Paul Atkins as his choice to lead the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). The appointment of Atkins, which is pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate, is a significant development for businesses and consumers in Alabama. In announcing the pick, President Trump hailed his new SEC nominee as a “proven leader […]

President-elect Donald Trump was definitely working on Christmas Day by firing off Truth Social posts targeting Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal, China, President Joe Biden, and "leftist lunatics."