Courts Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank Rep. Terri Sewell evoked John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement after oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais on Wednesday. Chance Phillips8 hours ago
Congress Government shutdown: Trump, GOP refuse to protect healthcare leading to shutdown Democrats refused to allow 4 million Americans to lose health care coverage. Republicans refused to compromise on tax cuts for the wealthy. Josh MoonOctober 1, 2025
Congress Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage. Alex JobinSeptember 30, 2025
Congress Alabama delegation reacts to spending bill failure as shutdown deadline looms Lawmakers clashed over the failed GOP spending bill, with Republicans demanding a clean extension and Democrats pushing for healthcare funding. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 24, 2025
Congress Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress cast their votes against a resolution honoring the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill Sewell opposed the Republican spending bill, criticizing its impact on healthcare, veterans' benefits and education. StaffSeptember 22, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Britt warned AI chatbots endanger youth with mental health risks and false connections, calling for congressional and state action. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 19, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year Veronica Pitts was recognized for her dedication to students and her work building the next generation of civic leaders, activists and change agents. StaffSeptember 19, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee Her legislation to ensure seniors' access to cutting-edge cancer screenings cleared a key hurdle. StaffSeptember 18, 2025
Congress Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians. Wesley WalterSeptember 17, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842 Sewell welcomed cancer advocates, highlighting legislation to ensure access to cutting-edge early detection screenings for seniors. StaffSeptember 17, 2025