U.S. Senator Katie Britt hailed the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed late last week as lawmakers depart Washington for the Christmas holiday. Britt and top lawmakers are celebrating provisions that deepen Alabama’s role as a cornerstone of America’s defense infrastructure while delivering historic support for servicemembers and their […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) has announced that she has voted in support of the American Relief Act of 2025, legislation that would continue funding the government through March of 2025 amidst a potential shutdown as well as provide critical assistance for Alabama’s family farmers. “The American people overwhelmingly chose President Trump to get America […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes every effort needs to me made to expand energy production and lower the cost of energy across the nation. Britt and 13 other members of Congress introduced a bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of the Biden Administration’s Natural Gas Tax. The tax was […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation is asking Congress to quickly provide both economic and disaster relief for America’s producers. The organization expressed particular concern about the inability of many farmers to make a profit this year. ALFA President Jimmy Parnell said the fastest short-term solution would be for Congress to pass the continuing resolution released Tuesday […]

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7. The U.S. House passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), focusing on countering global threats from China and the Middle East while providing significant support for servicemembers, including a historic 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted personnel. Alabama’s largely supportive congressional delegation highlighted the bill’s importance in enhancing military readiness, bolstering U.S. […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to his cabinet, currently before the U.S. Senate for confirmation, are making the rounds with Alabama Sen. Katie Britt — including his nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel. With a sizable legacy project at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the Bureau views the state as a key […]

President-elect Donald Trump was named Time’s “Person of the Year,” the magazine announced Thursday. This is the second time he’s been given the honor. “Trump’s political rebirth is unparalleled in American history,” the magazine wrote. “His first term ended in disgrace, with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on […]

The American people have spoken loud and clear. They delivered the Republican Party majorities in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives and sent President Donald J. Trump back to the White House. With this electoral triumph achieved, it is time to unite as a nation and get America back on track. The sweeping results at the ballot box confirm the American people want conservative, commonsense solutions to the challenges we all face. President Trump has proven time and again that […]

7. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) suffered a fall and sprained his wrist while leaving a GOP luncheon, adding to a series of medical incidents in recent years, including a concussion and freezing episodes during press conferences in 2023. Despite a cut on his face, McConnell’s office confirmed he was cleared to resume his […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) called into Alabama Morning News with JT Nysewander to discuss the cabinet confirmation process and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Britt on Thursday met with President Trump’s designated nominee to serve as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. “I am supporting Pete and his nomination,” Britt confirmed to JT. Alabama’s junior […]

7. President-elect Donald Trump nominated tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4, to lead NASA, following his spaceflights with SpaceX, including the first private spacewalk. Isaacman, who has strong ties to Alabama, including a $10 million donation to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead NASA into a new […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators are showing their support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Pete Hegseth’s nomination has received backlash, with some claiming he’s unqualified and others accusing him of misconduct in the past. New Yorker magazine also claimed this week that Hegseth was “forced out of previous leadership positions for financial […]

7. New details have emerged about the dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with two attendees sharing their account where Trudeau warned about the impacts tariffs would have on his country. During the conversation, Trudeau warned that new tariffs would harm the Canadian economy, to which Trump jokingly suggested that […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt said Republicans have a renewed sense of hope for the future due to President-elect Donald Trump recent victory. The senator said that she had many conversations with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday about how Trump and Republicans are going to make America great again. “[T]he theme in every one […]

7. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, a 26-year-old from Irondale, Ala., has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for detonating an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office in Montgomery earlier this year. The attack, which occurred in February, was motivated by Calvert’s extremist ideologies, with stickers at the scene expressing support for […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been named a Vice Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). Britt reports she will be laser focused on solidifying and expanding the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. “Senate Republicans are ready to get to work! The American people delivered the White House and the Senate majority because […]

7. Michael Fortson is selling two burial plots at Elmwood Cemetery, just half a football field from the final resting place of legendary Alabama head coach Bear Bryant. Initially listed for $12,000, Fortson recently reduced the asking price to $10,000, explaining that while slightly above Elmwood’s standard rates, the proximity to Bryant’s grave adds unique […]

7. Alabama State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is advocating for a statewide alert system dedicated to finding missing black youths, similar to existing Amber Alerts but designed to address systemic disparities in attention to these cases. Givan highlighted that many families feel overlooked, stating, “Nobody sees us,” and emphasized the need for this initiative to […]

Voters deserve to know about the votes their elected leaders make, even leadership votes, the media should probably care also. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM […]

7. After a decisive election loss, where America’s focus on Ukraine was drawn into question, President Joe Biden has reportedly approved Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes inside Russia, marking a significant shift/escalation in policy. These missiles, capable of targeting critical infrastructure and command centers far from the front lines, have been […]

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, Talk […]

U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) publicly thanked Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for voting for Scott in Wednesday’s election for Senate Republican Leader. “Thank you, @SenKatieBritt! Let’s get President Trump’s agenda done!” Scott posted to social media, confirming Britt’s support for him. Lee – who is the chair of the conservative Steering […]

7. President-elect Donald Trump is appointing former Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, undoubtedly the most shocking choice of his new administration, so far. Gaetz, a vocal ally of Trump, has been known for his staunch conservative views and support of Trump’s policies. This potential appointment signals Trump’s intent to place loyalists in […]