Governor Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville The bipartisan resolution calls on Trump administration solidify Huntsville as the permanent home for U.S. Space Command. StaffApril 16, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands accountability for potential market manipulation “The American people deserve to know if any of Trump’s billionaire friends knew about the tariff pause before it was announced," Sewell said. StaffApril 14, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike. Alex JobinApril 11, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority The bill aims to "put a stop to President Trump’s reckless trade wars and return tariff authority to Congress." StaffApril 11, 2025
News What are Trump’s tariffs and how will they impact your wallet? APR spoke with John Dove, a professor of economics at Troy University, to better understand the tariffs and what impact they will have. Alex JobinApril 9, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
News University of Alabama student detained by ICE as State Department revokes visas Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained. Alex JobinMarch 28, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s executive order targeting voting rights "Trump is once again showing that he has no regard for the U.S. Constitution," Sewell said. StaffMarch 28, 2025
Education Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending. Alex JobinMarch 27, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education "Trump and Musk want to steal from America’s most vulnerable children to fund their tax cuts for the wealthy," Sewell said. StaffMarch 21, 2025