7 Things: 7-0? 6-1? 5-2? Alabama redistricting fight is not over, Trump in China to talk Iran, and more…

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May 13, 2026

7. Sportsbooks have Alabama as underdogs in two games this season, with Georgia and LSU selected as favorites, which could signal early trouble for the Crimson Tide as oddsmakers reflect growing skepticism about the team’s ability to dominate in an increasingly competitive Southeastern Conference landscape.

6. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a major redistricting win for Republicans while South Carolina Republicans defied expectations by failing to redistrict, adding to the wave of post-Supreme Court activity across Southern states as both parties jostle for advantage in upcoming congressional elections.

5. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) strongly touted his Assimilation Act that would abolish chain migration and the visa lottery, declaring that if people do not want to go by our laws and our Constitution, then they should go back where they came from.

4. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), joined more than 100 GOP lawmakers in urging the Supreme Court to block the dangerous abortion drug mifepristone, arguing it has no place in this country and must be removed from the market.

3. President Donald Trump heads to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping while stating there is no need for Xi’s help on the Iran war, as trade issues with Taiwan. rare earth issues and tariffs cast long shadows over the high-stakes diplomatic meeting.

2. Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) celebrated the Supreme Court win on redistricting, declaring that congressional elections should be decided by Alabamians, not judges, while ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen hailed the ruling as a victory for common sense, election integrity, and the people of Alabama.

1. Governor Kay Ivey set a 2026 special primary election date for August 11 but some still want a 7-0 GOP sweep of congressional seats, a battle in the courts that is NOT over yet, with Attorney General Steve Marshall reacting that the legislature is now in the best possible legal position to draw a congressional map that favors Republicans 7-0.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.