Courts “Guaranteed chaos”: Litigants spar over Alabama’s plan to use 2023 maps Federal judges weighed whether Alabama could revive a disputed congressional map as officials warned voter reassignments faced a punishing timeline. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Elections Mo Brooks’ break with Trump resurfaces as House comeback bid nears primary Trump’s Oval Office remarks revived Brooks’ political break with Trump as House District 20 primary voters prepare to decide. Bill BrittMay 12, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s official: The Supreme Court is a joke With its ruling allowing Alabama to use maps that it previously deemed illegal, the Supreme Court has proven itself an absolute joke. Josh MoonMay 12, 2026
News Supreme Court reshapes Alabama redistricting battle again The Supreme Court vacated Alabama’s lower court redistricting ruling, signaling major shifts in voting rights and constitutional law nationwide. Bill BrittMay 12, 2026
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court allowing Alabama to use maps it had blocked The ruling drew divided reactions, with Republicans cheering states’ rights and Democrats warning of confusion and diluted Black voting power. Jacob HolmesMay 12, 2026
News Alabama Arise slams GOP-led redistricting effort following Special Legislative Session The group said lawmakers revived maps once ruled discriminatory, risking Black voting power and sowing confusion just days before Alabama’s primary. Alex JobinMay 12, 2026
News Marshall opens civil probe into SPLC fundraising practices Marshall subpoenaed SPLC records, alleging deceptive fundraising, following a federal indictment over informant payments. Mary Claire WootenMay 12, 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
Elections Opinion | When faith becomes exclusion in public life Wes Allen’s refusal to visit a mosque or synagogue reveals a troubling shift in how politics defines civic belonging. Bill BrittMay 11, 2026
Education Gov. Ivey introduces another CHOOSE Act family The Montgomery family said state education savings helped expand school options, with all four children set to attend The Oaks next year. StaffMay 11, 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