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 Washington D.C., members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are showing their support for the pro-life, anti-abortion cause. The annual March for Life kicked off Friday, with Vice President J.D. Vance speaking at the event, and President Donald Trump giving a speech to the rally goers via video. U.S. […]

 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, […]

7. The University of Alabama athletics department operated at a $28 million loss in 2024, driven by substantial one-time coaching transition expenses following Nick Saban’s retirement. Some argue Saban was worth more than $1 billion to the school, which caused football profits to drop sharply. Although total revenues climbed to $140 million, operating expenses surged […]

7. 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. While the couple presented a united front during Trump’s inauguration, rumors of […]

7. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has called the current Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) model in college football “unsustainable,” citing growing financial disparities between programs. He emphasized the need for standardized regulations to ensure fairness, warning that allowing some schools to spend significantly more than others undermines competitive balance. Saban has taken an […]

“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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

7. The Madison City Council is poised to approve a $28.5 million, four-story expansion at Toyota Field to meet updated MLB standards, including upgraded training spaces and female staff accommodations. While Ballcorp LLC, the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ owner, supports the plan and will help cover bond payments, some council members expressed concerns over the city’s […]

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. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s sentence in his “hush money” trial, applauding the judge’s decision. Trump was sentenced by New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan Friday. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records by a New York City jury last year. “This court has […]

 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, […]

7. Alabama U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), are working with Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to reintroduce the Sunshine Protection Act to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change by making Daylight Saving Time permanent. The proposal, which previously passed the Senate unanimously in 2022 but stalled in the House, is backed by bipartisan […]

7. Even though President Joe Biden’s own party shoved him out of the presidential race, he expressed confidence that he believes he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 election but acknowledged doubts about his ability to serve a full second term. His withdrawal from the race in July came amid growing concerns about his […]

7. During a public forum in Huntsville, Madison County residents (actually special interest groups) called on lawmakers to strengthen child labor protections, safeguard librarians from politically motivated legislation, and improve rural animal welfare laws. The groups claiming to support librarians, represented by Read Freely Alabama’s Susan Stewart (rarely identified that way), have an odd ask, […]

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 […]

7. Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville has implemented enhanced security measures, including pausing facial recognition and the Trusted Traveler Program, requiring all vehicle occupants to present agency identification cards for entry. Visitors without approved IDs must stop at the Visitor Control Center at Gate 9, and commuters are advised to allow extra time for access. The […]

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 […]

7. The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, legacies win with Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Texas vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. In other college football news, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the NFL Draft, opting to leave college football […]

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 […]

7. Two men, Derrick Bean and Keith Davis, were arrested near Alabama’s Fountain Correctional Facility on Christmas Eve after being found with potential Christmas presents for inmates – a backpack was found containing drugs, cell phones, and charging blocks. Authorities, K9 units, and local police discovered the suspects in a wooded area near the prison, […]