National Sen. Britt praises Marco Rubio’s confirmation as Secretary of State He will serve as a pillar of President Trump’s national security team. StaffJanuary 21, 2025
Congress What would the Laken Riley Act do? Introduced by Sen. Katie Britt, the Laken Riley Act would require detaining 60,000 more undocumented immigrants and empower state attorneys general. Chance PhillipsJanuary 16, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term Britt discussed her role pushing for the Laken Riley Act’s passage and her support for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. Wesley WalterJanuary 14, 2025
President Republicans praise DOGE, bring up past efficiency measures It is yet to be seen how DOGE plans to trim $2 trillion from the federal budget. Wesley WalterJanuary 1, 2025
National Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans Of voters polled, Republicans viewed the proposed tariffs most favorably with 76 percent in favor. Wesley WalterDecember 23, 2024
News Alabama’s delegation on aid for farmers in continuing resolution Congress has until Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill to continue government functions through March 14. Mary Claire WootenDecember 19, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding Britt voiced concerns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling reform "an immediate priority for next congress" Mary Claire WootenDecember 12, 2024
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers Alabama's senators signed a letter to the GAO requesting a report on funding for health providers, particularly abortion-related services. Mary Claire WootenNovember 27, 2024
Congress Britt dispels social media rumor that she voted against Rick Scott Scott had received endorsements from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, as well as from Tucker Carlson, Robert Kennedy Jr., and Elon Musk. Wesley WalterNovember 19, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt: American people “need answers” about fired FEMA employee Britt’s Saturday letter demands information about a fired FEMA employee who told staff to skip homes with Trump signs. Chance PhillipsNovember 11, 2024