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Donald Trump Alabama News
'Let’s get oil flowing and bring our troops home!' — Tuberville, Aderholt, Moore praise Trump for Iran peace deal

In a message posted to his TruthSocial page, Trump said he authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the naval blockade once the deal is signed, expected on Friday in Switzerland.

Bessent Alabama News
Barry Moore joins effort urging Treasury Sec. Bessent to strip SPLC of tax-exempt status

The SPLC is currently under indictment for fraud after allegedly funneling millions of dollars to white supremacist groups, stoking the very hate it claims to combat.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
'It's not that they were trying to stop extremism, they're profiting from it' — AG Marshall predicts 'shocking' results in SPLC investigation

As the investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center's alleged crimes continues, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall expects “shocking” results.

Sewell Alabama News
Sewell goes on offense for embattled ActBlue, SPLC — Plays race card against Trump DOJ, says 'harassing black women with bogus lawsuits'

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) went on a tirade Wednesday against Republican-led efforts to investigate foreign donations made through ActBlue, accusing the Trump administration of maliciously targeting black women.

Secure America Act Alabama News
'A nation without borders is not a nation at all' — House passes Secure America Act to fund ICE, Border Patrol

The roughly $70 billion package will fund the two agencies through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. The Republican-led effort passed 214-212.

Moore VA Card Alabama News
Barry Moore campaign pushes back against ‘truly offensive’ claims questioning his military service

Questions about U.S. Rep. Barry Moore's military tenure and rank have led to accusations that he misrepresented his service — accusations Moore’s campaign adamantly denies.

Dawson podcast Alabama News
1819 News’ Bryan Dawson: Strong Christian homes are ‘secret sauce’ to crushing Pride Month and the sexual revolution — 'It’s going to be a war'

Homosexuality, recently considered an aberrant and degenerate lifestyle, now has its own month of celebration, featuring festivals, parades and corporate sponsorships of the LGBTQ+ agenda. 

platner, tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville torches Democrats’ ‘socialist terrorist party’ over scandal-plagued Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) took Democrats to task over their choice of candidates, particularly Graham Platner, who is running for U.S. Senate in Maine.

Barry Moore v. Jared Hudson Alabama News
'We need to nuke it and nuke it now' — Barry Moore, Jared Hudson clash over ending filibuster

On Tuesday, the two Republican candidates for U.S. Senate clashed over ending the filibuster.

Nick Saban Alabama News
'We cannot allow college athletics to morph into a mini-NFL or NBA': Saban to headline U.S. Senate hearing on Cruz-Cantwell college sports reform bill

The hearing, entitled “Protecting College Sports: Supporting Student Athletes, Restoring Fair Competition, and Saving the Games Fans Love,”  will convene at 8 a.m. CT to assess the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.

Bishop wahl Alabama News
Former lieutenant governor candidate Pat Bishop endorses John Wahl in primary runoff

Lieutenant governor candidate John Wahl has picked up another endorsement for the upcoming runoff election from Pat Bishop, who ran against him in the primary.

Aaron Miller Alabama News
'This is our future' — Statecraft expert Aaron Miller urges Christians to reclaim politics, culture

Many people believe religion and politics shouldn’t mix, that pastors should stick to the Bible and not comment on current events. But according to Aaron Miller, founder of the Institute for Christian Statecraft, Christians must become more involved in government if there is any hope of preserving the country.

Asbury High School Alabama News
Albertville's Asbury High School coach fired following grooming scandal, investigation of 'inappropriate' student relationship

Kyle Rusk, an Asbury High School boys' basketball coach and math teacher, has been fired following an investigation into allegations of student grooming.

Smpa batting cages Alabama News
Mom sues City of Albertville after 12-year-old son suffers skull fracture at batting cages

The mother claims her son was leaving the park’s batting cages when a baseball tore through the protective netting and struck him in the head.

Tuberville Alabama News
'It's hard to trust mass murderers' — Tuberville explains pitfalls of Trump negotiating peace deal with Iran

According to reports, a deal has been reached to open the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil again while it negotiates nuclear plans with the U.S. All it needs to take effect is Trump’s signature.

Guntersville Alabama News
'Dirty hands and sticky fingers' — Guntersville residents push back against proposed limestone quarry

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) held a public hearing in Guntersville on Thursday night to give local residents a chance to voice concerns about a proposed limestone quarry.

DOJ indicts SPLC Alabama News
‘They had to feed the monster’: Mendenhall, O’Neil discuss SPLC’s ‘hate map’ smearing conservatives, fraud allegations

For decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has monetized and weaponized political tensions by labeling anyone right-of-center a “hate group.” Now the Montgomery-based organization is facing multiple indictments, accused of stoking the hatred they claimed to fight.

Guntersville City Harbor Alabama News
'Something here kind of smells’: Appeals court questions Guntersville’s $10 deal in lawsuit over City Harbor project

This is plaintiff Joel Kennamer’s third attempt at seeking relief in what he described as a “fraudulent, corrupt scheme” to deprive him and other Guntersville taxpayers of land dedicated for public use.

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'Common sense won the first battle' — ALFA touts primary victories

ALFA said more money was spent per candidate in the May 19 primary elections than in Alabama’s history.

Cathi bradford Alabama News
Cathi Bradford wins Republican nomination for State BOE District 6 over incumbent Marie Manning

Cathi Bradford has won the Republican primary for State Board of Education, District 6, ousting incumbent Marie Manning.

M Alabama News
Maurice McCaney knocks off incumbent State Rep. Phillip Pettus in HD1 primary

McCaney received nearly 60% of the vote with 2,907 ballots cast, compared to Pettus’ 2,000, according to unofficial results on the Alabama Secretary of State's website.

Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama News
Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger trounces J.R. Bowling in Senate District 4 primary

Gudger received 15,422 votes to Bowling’s 8,432, according to unofficial results posted on the Alabama Secretary of State's website.

webber v wigley Alabama News
Marshall County Schools superintendent race heads to runoff

The primary race for Marshall County Superintendent is headed to a runoff between incumbent Cindy Wigley and Asbury High School principal Clay Webber.

money social media Alabama News
American Conservative Fund spends heavy on Facebook and Google ads, millions on 'non federal media production'

The American Conservative Fund has become synonymous with dark money in Alabama elections, having poured millions into campaign advertising with little to no financial records showing exactly where the money is going.

chad o jackson Alabama News
Chad O. Jackson exposes SPLC’s agitprop playbook: ‘Manufacture crisis, provoke reaction, demand the law’

Chad O. Jackson, the filmmaker behind the hit documentary series "The MLK Project,” joined “1819 News: The Podcast” last week to discuss how groups like the recently indicted Southern Poverty Law Center used agitation and propaganda to push its radical agenda.

Alabama political news 8 candidates Alabama News
State candidates call for investigation into gambling-funded American Conservative Fund PAC for ‘unlawful conduct’

The candidates are seeking answers to who is behind the “massive political effort,” how much is being spent “to influence Alabama elections,” and why the fund has not disclosed any financial reports.

Mug Alabama News
Illegal alien charged with human smuggling, kidnapping 7-month-old in DeKalb County

Henager Police officers arrested Selvin Alirio Reyes-Lopez, 29, on Saturday after responding to a call about a kidnapped 7-month-old child.

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