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 Phillips3 hours ago
Health RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective. Josh MoonSeptember 15, 2025
Courts Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case The decision to approve house arrest for Timothy Vess Benton was affected by Leigh Gwathney leaving Alabama’s parole board, Judge Junkin wrote. Chance PhillipsSeptember 12, 2025
Courts Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment A lawyer for Lambda Legal was indicted after being accused of making a false statement during a 2022 judicial panel investigating “judge-shopping.” Wesley WalterSeptember 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act Sewell expressed disappointment that Republicans abandoned the bipartisan tradition of defense funding. StaffSeptember 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID This legislation aims to reduce recidivism and create a clearer pathway toward becoming a productive citizen by providing crucial identification. Alex JobinSeptember 10, 2025
Congress Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations Tuberville criticized the GOP leadership for slow confirmations and urged rule changes to overcome procedural delays. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 9, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville sign onto legislation to prevent government shutdowns Britt and Tuberville backed a bill that would prevent federal shutdowns, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. until budget work is done. Alex JobinSeptember 9, 2025
Courts Sentence change for Fayette County sex offender spurs public outcry Families of victims and the Fayette County community expressed outrage after a convicted sex offender was moved to house arrest. Chance PhillipsSeptember 8, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts This legislation would pause impending funding reductions to give Congress and the industry time to develop a better, more sustainable payment system. Wesley WalterSeptember 8, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville reaffirm support for RFK Jr. despite increasing backlash Amid mounting pressure for RFK Jr. to resign, two U.S. senators reaffirmed their support for the Health secretary and his agenda. Alex JobinSeptember 8, 2025