Congress Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments The Alabama Democrat’s bill proposes automatic federal withholding on NIL earnings, aiming to spare young players from penalties at tax time. Staff1 day ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Is religious liberty still for all? As attacks shift from Islam to the Pope, the principle of religious liberty itself is being tested in American politics. Bill BrittApril 15, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt’s Stop the Scroll Act passes through Senate committee The bipartisan measure cleared committee Tuesday, seeking warning labels and mental health resources for minors before they use social media platforms. StaffApril 15, 2026
Congress Rep. Aderholt announces winners of 2026 art competition A West Point High School student earned a full Wallace State scholarship, and her artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year. StaffApril 15, 2026
National Mobile archbishop backs Pope Leo after Trump criticism Rivituso joined U.S. bishops defending Pope Leo’s moral authority after President Donald Trump’s criticism sparked a global dispute. Bill BrittApril 14, 2026
Congress Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal. Wesley WalterApril 14, 2026
Congress Rep. Sewell announces winner of Alabama’s 7th District art competition Ninth grader Eden Smith won Alabama’s 7th District art competition, earning a yearlong display of her work in the U.S. Capitol. StaffApril 14, 2026
Courts University of Alabama students publish independent magazines after anti-DEI cancellations The new magazines were funded and published after the University of Alabama cancelled two student-run magazines last year. Chance PhillipsApril 13, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt touts increased funding for Mobile Bay dredging projects The boost for Mobile Bay dredging also raised hopes for cleaner sediment disposal, balancing port growth with pressure to protect the ecosystem. Alex JobinApril 13, 2026
National Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged” On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran. Chance PhillipsApril 8, 2026
Congress Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District Federal funds were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties to upgrade equipment for first responders and a college nursing program. StaffApril 8, 2026