7. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) blamed Democrats for the government shutdown’s length, stating Americans, including military members and federal workers, are paying the price because Democrats “don’t know how to work and have a conversation at the same time” and are playing political games for reelection.
6. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), standing next to a sign reading “BAN SHARIA LAW,” declared on the Senate floor that Islamic extremism threatens America and anyone practicing Sharia law over U.S. law should be deported, while criticizing the left’s silence on issues like women’s abuse and Christian genocide in Nigeria.
5. The Movement Church in Madison County was vandalized with spray-painted messages targeting 1819 News‘ Bryan Dawson, calling him the “Anti Christ” hours before his event there; Pastor Seth Adgate condemned the act as not “Jesus’ way” and emphasized forgiveness, while the Sheriff’s Office investigates it as intimidation and political violence.
4. Following the Montgomery mass shooting that killed 2 and injured 12, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi on combating inner-city crime, with Bondi affirming the Justice Department’s nonstop efforts under Trump’s sole directive to “make America safe again.”
3. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed finally spoke with Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday after previously claiming no call from her post-mass shooting. He described the discussion as positive on crime-fighting and state aid, with Ivey reaffirming support, expanded ALEA patrols, and more joint law enforcement partnerships, which are already in place.
2. Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard announced no criminal charges against those involved in injuring Deshler High School teen August Borden, deeming the incident a “freak, unfortunate accident” stemming from high school banter and a fall on uneven steps despite severe injuries like a fractured skull and orbital. Meanwhile, Borden’s father expressed shock at the decision, accused the probe of lies and corruption, and vowed the case is “far from over.”
1. Hamas accepted President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the two-year Gaza war, including release of all hostages within 72 hours, Israel’s troop withdrawal, increased aid, a prisoner exchange for 250 people life-sentenced in Israeli custody and 1,700 Gazans taken during the recent war, partial amnesty for disarmed Hamas members, and a technocratic governance committee for reconstruction to be signed today. It even prompted praise from Democrat Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for the historic achievement.
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.
