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Terri Sewell Alabama News
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.

Panamacanal Alabama News
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.

Marshall Alabama News
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.

Katie Britt Alabama News
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.

Tuberville Alabama News
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.

John Wahl Alabama News
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.

Reed ingram Alabama News
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.

Tuberville Alabama News
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.

Tuberville Alabama News
'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.

Tuberville Alabama News
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.

Dale Strong Alabama News
'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.

Pam Bondi Alabama News
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.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
'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.

Katie Britt Alabama News
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.

Trump Tuberville Alabama News
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

Gerrick Wilkins Alabama News
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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