Congress Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premium increases Angry with her colleagues, Sewell said the only hope for people at this point is for Republicans to defy Trump to restore ACA subsidies. Josh Moon1 day ago
Congress Sen. Britt leads bipartisan bill to protect kids from social media harms The legislation proposes a minimum age of 13 for social media accounts and aims to restrict algorithmically targeted content. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands Trump Administration reveal list of frozen infrastructure projects The letter urges the Trump administration to disclose a full list of these frozen initiatives. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
Courts Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation The indictment alleges former Crenshaw County Jail administrator Christian Alexander Porter assaulted a handcuffed and compliant inmate. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
National Alabama organizations scramble after attempted pause on federal grants Many legal experts say the pause is an illegal impoundment and compromises Congress’s constitutional “power of the purse.” Chance PhillipsJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Senator Britt leads bipartisan push for Maternal Health Awareness Day “Improving maternal care is not a red or blue issue. It’s an American issue,” Senator Britt said. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
Congress U.S. Sens. Katie Britt, Thom Tillis introduce Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act The introduction of this legislation comes on the heels of Congress passing Britt’s Laken Riley Act. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
National After uproar, Tuskegee Airmen video to be added to Air Force training The removal of a video about the Tuskegee Airmen drew sharp criticism after it was removed as part of Trump's DEI ban. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2025
National Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray’s portrait installed at Smithsonian The legendary attorney, who represented Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., will have his portrait hang permanently at the museum. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville celebrate confirmation of Trump nominees Britt and Tuberville pushed their Senate colleagues to confirm remaining Trump nominees as well. Alex JobinJanuary 27, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. StaffJanuary 24, 2025