U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) hosted a law enforcement summit Wednesday to discuss illegal immigration, drug trafficking and cyber crimes, which he said are among the “most pressing issues” facing today’s law enforcement.
As DOGE exposes more governmental waste of taxpayer money, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Democrats are growing more outraged at the prospect of losing a major source of funding for their pet projects, having controlled nearly every major federal agency for years.
Trump directed his domestic policy team to submit policy recommendations within 90 days to address both the accessibility and affordability of IVF.
The ongoing dispute between the Marshall County Commission and the Personnel Board over a controversial hire could end up in circuit court if the two parties can’t make peace.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said whatever deal is reached will have to include significant tax reform, including making President Donald Trump's tax laws permanent.
After multiple meetings and tense debate, the Marshall County Commission is moving forward with a resolution asking the state legislature to amend the Personnel Board Act of 1982.
Daily prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance were as common as school lunch from students in previous generations, a time when many things were better in America, according to State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road). That’s why he’s proposed a constitutional amendment to return both practices to the classroom.
As significant rate hikes at Huntsville Utilities go into effect, many customers receiving payment assistance were also hit with a $100 surcharge.
In a narrow decision, the Marshall County Personnel Board voted Monday to draft a resolution asking the county’s state legislative delegation not to make any changes to Act No. 82-206, which formed the board in 1982. This comes a day before the Marshall County Commission is scheduled to vote on its own resolution asking to amend the act.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened to cut the funding of any city not fully cooperating with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, drawing into question Birmingham’s financial future due to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s recent pronouncements on illegal immigration.
When Alabama’s House Republican delegation had the chance to cut funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development during the last federal legislative session, the majority voted with Democrats to keep the agency afloat.
State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) said the Alabama Legislature is ablaze with a “new conservative fire” this session as it wasted no time tackling big issues during its first week, like the What is a Woman Act.
1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor said to expect a "relatively quiet session" compared to last year as lawmakers wait to see how things shake out at the federal level.
As DOGE leader Elon Musk works to possibly shut down the agency, Democrats are in an uproar, calling the move a constitutional crisis perpetrated by an unelected bearocrat. However, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said that this transparency is exactly what the American people voted for.
The local immigrant community in Albertville held another type of protest on Monday. Instead of making their voices heard in a large public protest like last Wednesday, they hope to convey the same message with their absence.
Reactions to Ainsworth's message —which garnered nearly 800 comments and over 1,500 likes across Facebook, Instagram and X — have been mixed, with most voicing support for while others doubled down on criticizing ICE.
A Facebook post of an alleged racially motivated hate crime in Albertville has been widely shared online. However, despite the poster’s claims, the Albertville Police Department has no record of the incident.
The President has already delivered on many of his campaign promises, from abortion and immigration to wasteful government spending and DEI. If Trump can address these issues in such a short amount of time, what’s stopping Alabama from doing the same? In other words, where is Alabama’s Trump?
Pro-illegal immigration protestors in Albertville have garnered a lot of attention this week, just not the kind they were likely hoping for.
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico starting February 1. With that deadline a day away, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said the president is still negotiating but also ready to make good on his threats.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) issued a statement Thursday responding to the protests in Albertville against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration inspired protests in Albertville Wednesday night as a large group marched downtown carrying posters and shouting chants critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An altercation between opposing coaches led to an all-out brawl on the court Tuesday night following the matchup between Albertville and Guntersville high schools.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is still waiting for a response from Costco after he and 18 other attorneys general called on the company to end its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Last Wednesday on “1819 News: The Podcast,” Burgess gave a behind-the-scenes look at how he and Bill “Bubba” Bussey parted ways, followed by his view of the current political state of America post-Biden.
Following President Donald Trump's dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments at the federal level, the Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to rename the city’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) to its old moniker, Office of Multicultural Affairs.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives Wednesday to help protect the lives of unborn children.