7. Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) stood firm at the Business Council of Alabama legislative series, defending his filibuster last week against State Sen. Chris Elliott’s (R-Josephine) bill to change the Alabama Department of Archives and History board, insisting it’s about deliberate process and he’ll persist despite GOP frustration. Elliott cautioned on the same platform that the Democrats’ “over the top” filibuster, stalling the 2025 session, might force a Republican counteraction, questioning if cooperation remains possible after such heated opposition. Singleton brushed off the pushback, emphasizing his intent to use every procedural tool to highlight where Republicans fail Alabamians, defiantly stating, “if they don’t like it, they can take their ass home,” setting a combative tone for the session ahead.
6. The Alabama House of Representatives passed Parker’s Bill with a resounding 103-0 vote, a measure introduced by State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) to shield nursing mothers from jury duty for up to 24 months, inspired by a three-month-old, Parker, who accompanied his mother to the Jefferson County courthouse. DuBose highlighted the bill’s namesake, emphasizing its role in protecting new mothers, with an amendment clarifying that exemption requires a written statement paired with a birth certificate or medical record, ensuring practical enforcement. With overwhelming support, the bill now moves to the Alabama Senate, marking a legislative win for family friendly policy rooted in a real incident that underscored the challenges nursing mothers face in civic obligations.
5. The Department of Government Efficiency, under Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, is terminating Social Security office leases in Gadsden, Anniston, Jasper, and Cullman, with a Social Security Administration spokesperson explaining that many are underused remote hearing sites, a trend underscored by 20% of offices nationwide holding no in-person hearings last year, as the agency also plans to cut 7,000 jobs. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) continues to search for a purpose in 2025 as she rants about every cut being a disaster for Alabamian, as she gripes about seven IRS offices, two in Birmingham, facing closure, which she claims complicates citizens getting tax help tax help for “working-class Alabamians” as Trump and Musk prioritize tax cuts for billionaires, repeating more tired talking points.
4. After saying the war in Ukraine’s end is “very far away,” on Monday, now President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for peace and offered an apology for a “regrettable” Oval Office interaction with President Donald Trump and Trump appeared to accept that in his speech to a joint session of Congress. Zelenskyy offered to end hostilities by releasing Russian prisoners and halting long-range drone and missile attacks on civilian targets and sea operations, contingent on Russia’s mirrored actions. The proposal, praised by European leaders like European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, shifts pressure onto Russia, even as U.S. aid to Ukraine is paused with the Ukrainian Parliament and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressing gratitude to America, hoping to preserve ties despite Trump’s criticisms and the aid cut.
3. Some very positive polling for President Donald Trump from CBS News/YouGov poll showing a net approval rating on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at plus two, blowing out former President Joe Biden’s minus 22, a disparity he dubbed “a different planet entirely” and this was following Trump’s fiery White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last Friday that the media attacked him over non-stop. The polling also showed a surge from 31% in 2022 to 50% of Americans favoring a quick end to the war, even if Russia retains Ukrainian land, contrasting with 48% who back prolonged fighting. Further showing Americans are over the Ukraine and Russia war, only 34% now seeing it as an enemy versus 64% in 2023, matching the 34% who view it as friendly or an ally, the public is clearly willing to see compromise to end the war now.
2. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn.), continues hinting at a 2026 gubernatorial run to replace Gov. Kay Ivey and is even arguing that leading Alabama as its “CEO” offers more immediate impact than his Senate tenure. In the past, Tuberville pledge to run for U.S. Senate again with a GOP majority, but he is now stating, “I’m not going to be up here forever, even if I do stay.” Liberal sports blog. aldotcom, is quoting unnamed “experts” (also known as “no one”) noting that Tuberville would obviously be a frontrunner with his Auburn football legacy and Trump ties helping him but they still predict he’ll opt for the Senate over a state race against potential candidates like Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R), who plans a decision post-session.
1. “America is back,” according to President Donald Trump in his speech that was framed around the “Renewal of the American Dream” after 43 days big swings on the economy, border funding pushes, and peace plans, greeted by conservative applause and “USA” chants, while Democrats like U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) boycotted and others in pink protested policies affecting women. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) halted disruptions by ejecting U.S. Rep.Al Green (D-Texas) after warnings. Trump touted early accomplishments including highlighting Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency slashing federal jobs and programs, referencing “hundreds of billions” in potential savings per year, sidestepping Ukraine’s aid pause after clashing with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, instead touting a new minerals deal, and downplayed his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico stirred inflation fears he dismissed as minor. Democrats like U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), mocked as “Pocahontas,” faced Trump’s ire for opposing his agenda. The media and their Democrats are having a rough time today, think about them. The chyrons and headlines will scream about how “divisive” his speech was, the people who watched the speech did not see it that way.
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