7. There was a good portion of Charlie Kirk news on the founder of Turning Point USA’s birthday as President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a memorial mural honoring the late conservative activist went up in Hanceville, and the State Department announced visa revocations for foreigners celebrating Kirk’s assassination.
6. A leaked private chat among Young Republicans revealed a treasure trove of racist, anti-semitic, and generally stupid comments that the media will insist represent the private feelings of every conservative-leaning in the country. Meanwhile network silence from ABC, CBS, and NBC on Virginia Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones’ violent text scandal has drawn criticism for media bias.
5. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, praising his conservative record and leadership on issues like border security and election integrity.
4. Alabama leaders celebrated the completion of a six-year, $350 million project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enlarge the Mobile Ship Channel, making it deeper and wider, and making the Port of Mobile the deepest container port on the Gulf of Mexico, which will have statewide economic benefits.
3. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, brokered by President Donald Trump, entered its fifth day with all 20 living hostages released and four hostages’ remains returned; but issues with the return of the remains of hostages, Israel dialing back more aid, and Hamas killing Palestinians remain.
2. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have separately declared emergencies over anticipated ICE raids under President Trump’s mass deportation policy, with Johnson ordering city departments to limit cooperation with federal agents and LA County approving $2.5 million for legal aid and shelter to illegal immigrants.
1. Republicans are blaming the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 14th day, on the nationwide “No Kings” protests scheduled for Saturday, with events in 12 Alabama cities, including Huntsville, Montgomery, Birmingham, and Mobile, organized by groups like Indivisible to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
