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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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Tuberville, Britt push for nationwide concealed carry reciprocity – ‘The constant malignment of Americans exercising a constitutional right has to end’

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently backed legislation once again that would allow nationwide concealed carry reciprocity in states that have laws on the books allowing for carrying concealed weapons.

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Former GOP candidate for governor Dean Odle sets 'special announcement' for January 11

Pastor Dean Odle sets "special announcement" for Jan. 11 in Montgomery.

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Terri Sewell attempts bipartisan effort by polling constituents in newly drawn district

With redistricting and new congressional maps chosen by a court, Alabama created a second minority-majority district, nearly ensuring a second Democratic seat in the state. But all of the districts saw some changes. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) picked up parts of the more conservative District 7, currently held by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).

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Eagle Forum to meet in West Mobile on Tuesday to discuss human trafficking, border security

Public meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 on border security and human trafficking. 6 p.m. at Hill Spring Baptist Church in west Mobile. Eagle Forum

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Trump calls for 'one powerful' spending bill; Tuberville first senator to support combining tax reform, border security

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for a major spending package to be one of the first bills to hit his desk when he takes office in 14 days.

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Tricia Strange retiring as Mobile County GOP chairwoman; New officers to be elected Monday

A new chair of the Mobile County GOP will be elected Monday. Tricia Strange, four-year chair, is retiring.

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1819 News' Dawson: Expect populist takeover of state GOP

A populist movement has gained momentum on the national stage under President-elect Donald Trump, and its effects may soon trickle down to state politics, according to 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson.

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Alabama U.S. Senator led opposition to giveaway of Panama Canal in 1978

History repeats itself, and so does Alabama leadership in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Jim Allen led opposition to 1978 treaty giving away Panama Canal. Now, Sen. Tommy Tuberville leads in reclaiming Canal.

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AG Marshall confirms decision to forgo 2026 gubernatorial bid

On Tuesday, multiple media outlets confirmed Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will not seek the governor's office in 2026.

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Report: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt ‘becoming one of the most powerful senators in the Trump Era’

Citing politicos and leaders on Capitol Hill, the non-profit news organization NOTUS recently hailed Alabama’s junior Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) as “a young rising star of the Republican Party” slated to act as a key advisor to President-elect Donald Trump in his upcoming administration.

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Left-wing triggered by Tuberville claim Trump brought Christmas back in America

Like many politicians, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) wished his constituents and supporters a very Merry Christmas on Wednesday, but his short Christmas Eve message praising Donald Trump attracted the most attention from angry left-wingers.

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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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