7. California Governor Gavin Newsom was criticized for blaming President Trump for rising gas prices in the state while facing backlash over California’s own high costs, where gasoline is roughly $2 more than the rest of the country.
6. The Alabama State House passed a bill to reinstate prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools, allowing moments of silence or student-led expressions of faith and patriotism while prohibiting school-sponsored coercion.
5. Alabama State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) and others support overhauling the Alabama Public Service Commission to give consumers more control over utility rates after sharp electricity cost increases, with Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) introducing the Power to the People Act to enhance oversight, freeze rates temporarily, and prioritize ratepayer interests.
4. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall slammed the Oscar-nominated documentary “The Alabama Solution” and its director as soft on crime, declaring the state will keep its values while critics push for prison reform, highlighting ongoing debates over criminal justice policy and sentencing.
3. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) sharply criticized Democrats for refusing to negotiate on DHS funding during shutdown threats, accusing them of unwillingness to even converse while border security remains a priority, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to avoid chaos.
2. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) voiced strong support for a potential days-long talking filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, vowing to stay on the floor as long as necessary to secure border and election reforms.
1. Operation Epic Fury continues as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran are escalating with Iran continuing to make threats including potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is also promising that oil prices will spike toward $200 per barrel leading to a massive oil reserve release, retired Gen. David Petraeus believes this is about “missile math” commenting on the conflict’s trajectory, and President Donald Trump signaling a possible end.
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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.
