Courts Marshall urges SCOTUS to uphold voter citizenship check, voter purge law The 26-state brief backed Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship rules and challenged federal limits on removing names from voter rolls before elections. Wesley Walter2 hours ago
Congress Milligan plaintiffs, counsel ask Supreme Court to dismiss state appeal They argued Alabama’s 2023 map was already set for 2026, leaving the state with no relief to seek. Wesley Walter2 hours ago
Congress Britt attends signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 The new law tightens sanctions on Moscow and Tehran while authorizing steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. Alex Jobin2 days ago
Congress House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt The bipartisan bill would target Moscow’s war machine, extend penalties on Tehran and give President Trump wider tariff powers. Alex Jobin6 days ago
Congress House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply The measure would require DHS to run a nationwide preparedness exercise with state, local and private-sector partners within four years. Alex Jobin6 days ago
Congress State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform Beginning Monday, American Cancer Society volunteers met with Alabama lawmakers, to seek expanded clinical trial access and support for NIH research. Wesley Walter6 days ago
Congress House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste Palmer’s CHARM Act passed the House, directing EPA to develop a strategy for recovering critical minerals from waste and discarded materials. Mary Claire Wooten6 days ago
Congress House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill The measure drew support from Alabama’s full House delegation as Figures pursues broader recognition for the pioneering World War II aviators. Staff6 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell honors 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims The representative's House remarks marked 63 years since the Klan attack and urged renewed commitment to civil rights protections. Wesley WalterSeptember 16, 2026
Courts Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots. Bill BrittSeptember 15, 2026