National Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names Trump announced he would restore Confederate military base names, sparking criticism from SPLC President Margaret Huang and Rep. Shomari Figures. Alex Jobin3 days ago
Opinion Opinion | UA administration’s threat loud and clear for Trump speech protesters It's the specter of consequence, the looming presence of “be quiet or else” where the chilling effect is real. Will NevinMay 1, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law Britt has introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 to effectively codify Trump's executive order into law. Alex JobinFebruary 3, 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
Elections Mo Brooks calls on Trump, supporters to “look forward” from 2020 election “We've got to look forward,” Brooks said. “So that's our challenge." Bill BrittDecember 7, 2021
Congress Rioters storm U.S. Capitol, Alabama delegation forced to shelter in place A storming of the Capitol Building forced members of Congress to don gas masks and shelter in place. Others were evacuated. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 6, 2021
Health UAB doctor: Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis a “sobering reminder,” urges masks and social distancing “If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering... Eddie BurkhalterOctober 2, 2020
National Trump campaign calls off Mobile rally, reports say President Donald Trump has scrapped plans to hold a rally in Mobile for U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville before the July 14 Republican runoff... Eddie BurkhalterJune 30, 2020
National Trump to hold rally for Tuberville in Mobile President Donald Trump is to hold a rally for Tommy Tuberville, who’s running against former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, bidding for his old... Eddie BurkhalterJune 15, 2020
National Merrill commends former State Rep. April Weaver on White House appointment The statement below from Secretary of State John H. Merrill is in response to the recent White House appointment of April Weaver: Last Tuesday,... StaffMay 20, 2020