7. President Donald Trump ended speculation about running as a vice-presidential candidate in 2028, leaving the door open with a noncommittal response that has fueled political speculation. Vance/Rubio

6. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl highlighted a positive conversation with the Alabama Education Association, claiming assurance that the teachers’ union will not push for regulations on homeschool families.

5. Governor Kathy Hochul’s speech at a rally for Zohran Mamdani’s campaign in New York City was “interrupted” with a “tax the rich” chant, a mantra Democrats in the city and elsewhere are fully in support of, despite rational fears by rational Democrats about how that plays with regular Americans.

4. The International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers union filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the removal of NASA employees’ collective bargaining rights, alleging unfair labor practices that could set a precedent for federal workers, AND foolishly arguing their mission is “not national security,” but rather scientific exploration for the “benefit of all humanity.”

3. The U.S. and China are heading towards trade talks to ease tensions, but the “framework” for a deal on tariffs appears to be agreed to, with both sides signaling a cautious willingness to cooperate.

2. The USDA announced no federal SNAP benefits for the 1-in-8 Americans who receive those benefits because of the government shutdown, while Democrats continue focusing on the Obamacare subsidies as the government shutdown enters its fourth week.

1. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) says the 27-day government shutdown is a Democratic strategy to earn political points with their far-left base, while U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) stated the GOP is ready to negotiate healthcare reforms after the government reopens, showing a strong bargaining position

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