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'Trying to undermine what Donald Trump is doing': Britt rips the far-left for 'malicious compliance' with Tuskegee Airmen, Colombia outrage

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) doubled down on her appreciation for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's swift action to continue the teaching about the Tuskegee Airmen to recruits at Air Force basic training after Democrats claimed that the Air Force would no longer teach their history due to President Donald Trump's recent DEI executive order.

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State Rep. Yarbrough's Laken Riley Act among immigration bills coming in 2025

The Alabama Legislature is looking to shore up the state’s role in immigration enforcement in preparation for the February 4 legislative session. 

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AG Marshall calls on Costco to end DEI ‘discrimination’

Attorney General Steve Marshall and 18 other state attorneys general called on Costco to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies on Monday.

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Gambling wars in Alabama heat up ahead of 2025 legislative session

The battle between supporters and opponents of possible lottery and gambling legislation is heating up ahead of the 2025 legislative session that starts next week.

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State Sen. Orr on rebranding offices to create appearance of DEI ban compliance: 'Would not be surprised to see a round two of legislation to address it'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) weighed in on the Huntsville City Council's vote to rename the city's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to its previous title, Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive order dismantling DEI.

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Tuberville questions Trump's USDA secretary pick – 'Our farmers are in trouble'

During this week’s confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, U.S. Sen. Tomy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed Brooke on advancing American agriculture, especially Alabama.

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State Sen. Givhan: The 'yes' votes needed to have gambling legislation brought to the floor not there

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the question looms whether the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

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Tuberville, Britt push pro-life agenda in new Trump admin – 'We look forward to the reinstatement of Trump policies on life'

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are shifting attention to promoting pro-life policies in the new Trump administration by backing pro-life legislation and encouraging the president to advance specific policies.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin: Trump DEI executive orders 'the Alabama-fication of federal government’

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently bashed President Donald Trump’s executive actions in his first days of the administration, calling it the "Alabama-fication" of the U.S. Government.

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Dale Strong supports ending birthright citizenship – ‘You must assimilate, pledge your allegiance to America, follow our laws and speak our language’

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently joined other Republican lawmakers in pushing a bill ending unilateral birthright citizenship in the country, which has been used to grant citizenship to hundreds of thousands of children born to illegal aliens.

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Aderholt introduces bill to bar taxes from funding Planned Parenthood — 'Women deserve real health care options that protect both mother and child'

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives Wednesday to help protect the lives of unborn children.

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Katie Britt's Laken Riley Act to be first bill signed into law by Trump – 'Time to turn the page from the past four years'

After passing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the Laken Riley Act, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), is slated to be the first law signed into law by President Donald Trump in his new administration.

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'I feel very good about it': Tuberville confident Space Command returning to Redstone Arsenal after meeting with Trump

During a Wednesday call with reporters, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) predicted a good outcome with the ongoing effort to get Space Command headquarters back in Alabama.

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Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato gives State of City address avoiding ongoing crises and confirming reelection bid

In his State of the City address at a sold-out event hosted by the Hoover Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Brocato was careful to not mention all but one of the crises that have occurred or are still unfolding.

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'America is back' — Britt praises Trump's 'vision,' leadership following inauguration

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said a new feeling of “pride” and “hope” was as palpable in the Capitol Rotunda as it was for millions of Americans nationwide when Trump was sworn in.

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Britt anticipating final passage of Laken Riley Act on Monday after Trump sworn in

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) eagerly anticipates the final passage of the Laken Riley Act in the Senate on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

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2026 state elections shaping up early as 'musical chairs'

Potential candidates are exploring runs for Alabama's seven statewide constitutional offices in the 2026 elections.

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U.S. Rep. Moore and family’s long day planned for Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day will be a long day for Alabama congress member Barry Moore and family. They were on the original Alabama Trump Team in 2015.

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Barry Moore adds two district offices in Baldwin County

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) now has three new counties to serve. He added two new constituent services offices in Baldwin County.

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Britt pushes to remove legal deference for government agencies — 'No reason for unelected bureaucrats to wield near-absolute power'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently reintroduced the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which would end what Britt and other lawmakers believe is an unconstitutional practice of giving unelected government agencies deference in court.

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'Maybe you don’t need to be in politics' — State Rep. Juandalynn Givan slams Woodfin's Birmingham in response to mudslinging accusations

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) took aim at those accusing her of mudslinging in the race to replace Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin, arguing that she was focused on “facts.”

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Shomari Figures named to House Infrastructure Committee; Will he seek funds for I-10 bridge project?

New congressman Shomari Figures could seek funds for I-10 bridge project after being named to House Infrastructure Committee.

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Watch: Tuberville questions Sec. Def. nominee Hegseth over purging DEI from military, increasing recruiting

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, sat for a Senate confirmation hearing, during which he was criticized and questioned about his military record and fitness for the position.

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State Sen. Weaver scores seat in Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class — 'Failed liberal policies of the past are being abandoned across the country'

State Sen. April Weaver (R - Brierfield) announced on Tuesday that she has been selected as a member of the Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 Fellowship class, allowing her and others to learn and implement limited government policies.

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Britt expecting '60% or more' support for Laken Riley Act in Senate — 'Americans are sick of excuses, and they're ready for action'

As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate the Laken Riely Act this week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Auburn) remains confident the bill will gain enough bipartisan support to pass, given the political mandate shown by the popular election of Donald Trump last November.

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Opelika pastor Dean Odle announces candidacy for lieutenant governor

Opelika pastor Dean Odle has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in the May 2026 Republican primary. He is the first candidate to formally announce for the state’s number two post.

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1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor: Gambling push likely early in 2025 session — 'It gets very complicated'

If state legislators want to make another attempt at comprehensive gambling, 2025 may be their last chance for the foreseeable future.

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