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Trump follows Tuberville's lead on Panama Canal concerns; Calls for U.S. to retake control

President-elect Donald Trump made waves over the weekend when he threatened to take back over control of the Panama Canal.

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ALGOP chairman Wahl stresses fight to save America continues with Trump victory — 'Will we deliver in Washington, DC?'

In his Thursday speech to the Republican Women of Geneva County, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl reviewed November’s election results, explained what Trump’s victory means for Alabama, and warned against the Marxist agenda targeting children.

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Tuberville, Britt back RFK Jr. after dual meetings — ‘I look forward to his confirmation’

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) both announced that they would support the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after President-elect Donald Trump selected him to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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State Rep. Ingram says Montgomery needs to enforce new roadside law after pedestrian killed Tuesday night

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed Tuesday in Montgomery. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) says Montgomery should enforce a new law he passed on roadside loitering.

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Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson files account with Secretary of State to run for mayor of Mobile but does not formally announce bid

A campaign account with the Sec. of State has been filed by Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson to run for Mayor of Mobile. She has not announced her candidacy.

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Tuberville concerned about losing more farms to Biden's policies — 'We're going to lose probably 100,000 more this year'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said optimism is high in Alabama since Donald Trump’s reelection, but he’s still concerned about farmers being able to bounce back after the damage done by the Biden administration.

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'It’s a new morning in America' — Tuberville says Trump's promise to deregulate gives businesses positive outlook

A new day is dawning in America, says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), particularly for new and growing businesses thanks to the anticipated policies of President-elect Donald Trump.

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Alabama's presidential electors vote December 17

Presidential electors elected in Alabama's Nov. 5 general election meet in Montgomery Dec. 17. All nine will be Trump electors.

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Tuberville: Americans will no longer be 'scared to death' of FBI under Trump, Patel

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Americans are "scared to death" of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), but they won’t have to be for much longer.

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Former Alabama GOP official Jeff Peacock runs for Congress in Florida special election

Florida holds a special election for the seat of resigned congressman Matt Gaetz. Former Alabama politico Jeff Peacock, a math teacher at Navarre, announced his candidacy.

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'The revolution has begun' — Strong predicts massive gains for House Republicans if Democrats continue to 'attack Trump'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said Democrats failed to learn their lesson after President Joe Biden’s flip-flop on pardoning his son, Hunter, drew backlash from both sides of the political aisle.

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U.S. Rep. Strong says Hunter Biden pardon could backfire — 'He cannot invoke the Fifth Amendment'

As President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter, continues to send shockwaves in Washington, some Republican lawmakers and talking heads are arguing the fatherly gesture could backfire.

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Barry Moore optimistic about Trump's new AG pick Pam Bondi — 'She’s one of the people I think we can trust'

While many were disappointed and confused when former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew as Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said Gaetz's replacement, Pam Bondi, is just as good an option, if not better.

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'Embarrassed and disgusted': Bruce Pearl slams 'political behavior' of Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders on Israel

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl criticized two Jewish-American U.S. Senators on Thursday for how they have played politics over Israel in its ongoing war with Hamas.

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Britt: Expect Trump to 'come in with significant amount of strength' to shore up the border immediately

During an appearance on the "Livin' the Bream" podcast with Fox News' Shannon Bream, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) predicted President-elect Donald Trump would "come in with significant amount of strength" in solving the ongoing border crisis.

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Tuberville becoming Trump's staunchest ally in the U.S. Senate

Over his four years in office, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has gradually become President-elect Donald Trump's staunchest ally in the Senate.

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Lara Trump looks forward to working with Katie Britt if appointed Florida U.S. Senator

Lara Trump told Fox & Friends it would be good to have another young mom in the U.S. Senate, alongside Katie Britt

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Businessman Gerrick Wilkins expects Trump to 'clean house' after decisive election victory — 'People are just fed up with the status quo'

Sometimes, a change in leadership is just what a failing business needs to turn things around. That’s what most Americans are hoping for after President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory on November 5.

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Orr: Expect more group decisions under new Senate Pro-Tem ‘rather than just the Pro-Tem making the call’

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) discussed the potential change in the Alabama State Senate regarding the President Pro-Tempore office.

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State Senate Pro-Tem race to replace Greg Reed underway

The election for Alabama State Senate President Pro-Tempore could come as early as next week sources tell 1819 News.

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Tuberville fully supports Trump's defense secretary pick Hegseth, other cabinet nominations — 'We need to start cleaning the Pentagon'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced full-throated support for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and Trump’s other appointments as he gears up to transition into the office in January.

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Legislators continue discussing public school funding formula

Alabama lawmakers met again on Tuesday to consider possibly changing how the state funds K-12 public education.

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What will Katie do? Alabama's junior senator could play pivotal role in Senate Majority Leader contest

The race for Republican leader of the U.S. Senate is down to three candidates, U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.).

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Tuberville says Thune has 'lead' in U.S. Senate leadership race but Trump will be the leader of the Senate

With Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) stepping down from his leadership post, the spot is up for grabs.

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Live Updates: Election Day 2024

Stay tuned to 1819 News for live updates on the 2024 general election in Alabama.

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Barry Moore anticipates gains for conservative House Freedom Caucus

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said the House Freedom Caucus could pick up seats in Tuesday's election, with all 435 U.S. House members on the ballot.

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'It doesn't matter if you're here on a green card' — Strong continues touting bill to deport non-citizen voters

On the eve of the general election, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) again made the case for his Deport Illegal Voters Act, a proposed bill that would make it an aggravated felony for non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections and put those who violate the law at the front of the line for deportation.

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