Courts Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution The Court gave Alabama room, but justice asks what the state does when the law no longer restrains its power. Bill Britt9 minutes ago
Congress Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts The bipartisan bill would add shark attacks to federal wireless emergency alerts, honoring Alabama survivor Lulu Gribbin’s push to protect beachgoers. StaffMay 21, 2026
Congress Moore pushes to require religious worker visa seekers to disavow Sharia law Moore said his bill will protect the supremacy of the Constitution, while a CAIR Alabama representative argued it unfairly targets faith practices. Wesley WalterMay 19, 2026
Congress Sen. Britt signs onto police week resolution backing law enforcement The measure honored fallen officers, urged tougher penalties for attacks on police and drew bipartisan backing in the Senate. Alex JobinMay 18, 2026
Congress Sewell condemns Callais verdict in Congressional Black Caucus speech The Alabama Democrat warned the ruling could revive pre-VRA voter suppression, calling on citizens to attend a Saturday demonstration in Montgomery. Wesley WalterMay 14, 2026
Congress Katie Britt secures $3 million for UWA, Livingston drainage improvements The federal funding will support campus and city drainage upgrades aimed at reducing flooding and supporting growth in Livingston. Wesley WalterMay 14, 2026
Congress Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers At the White House, Katie Britt promoted a new federal website offering pregnancy resources which officials cast as seeking to boost birth rates. Wesley WalterMay 12, 2026
Congress Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law The Democrat said the newly signed measures threatened Black representation as Alabama Republicans pressed ahead despite federal injunctions blocking new maps. Wesley WalterMay 11, 2026
Courts Federal court tells Alabama redistricting fight now belongs to Supreme Court Three-judge panel rejects Wes Allen’s emergency request, saying only the Supreme Court can decide Alabama’s congressional map dispute now. Bill BrittMay 8, 2026
National The Freedom Riders at 65 Riders endured beatings, jail and a firebombed bus in 1961, then forced federal action that helped dismantle segregation in interstate travel. Liz RyanMay 6, 2026
Congress Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall At the Birmingham event, speakers cast Alabama’s redistricting fight as a test of voting rights and Democratic resolve. Wesley WalterMay 6, 2026