7. A Washington Post poll showed Americans divided on President Donald Trump’s military action targeting Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela: 40% approve, 42% disapprove, and 18% unsure; Republicans strongly support at 74% approval, Democrats oppose at 76% disapproval, and independents lean against with higher uncertainty.
6. Alabama State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) announced retirement after 16 years; Collins has been a key voice on issues like abortion, the Alabama Literacy Act, charter schools, and IVF protections, while State Auditor Andrew Sorrell will seek re-election instead of chasing his goal of being Secretary of State after a bruising early primary season.
5. NASA will demolish two iconic Marshall Space Flight Center test structures on January 10 to retire outdated facilities and build new facilities, enabled by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, providing $1 billion for manned centers, including at least $100 million for Marshall.
4. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) officially announced re-election bid for Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District by thanking constituents and highlighting President Donald Trump’s early endorsement to advance peace through strength, border security, pro-life policies, energy, and the economy.
3. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz abandoned his re-election bid amid widening fraud scandal criticism; U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) considers running to succeed him, while Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) bashed Walz’s policies on fraud, trans refuge, riots, calling for immediate resignation and indictment.
2. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) qualified for Alabama governor, stating, “It’s time to come home,” prioritizing economic recruitment, workforce trades, crime reduction via more police, and attracting major entities like Space Command.
1. President Donald Trump suggested Greenland as one of the next U.S. targets post-Venezuela for strategic security against Russian/Chinese dominance in the region, criticizing Denmark’s protection; also saying Cuba “ready to fall” due to lost Venezuelan oil; and escalating rhetoric against Colombia’s over cocaine, saying operations in that country “sound good” as the Colombian president dares Trump to act.
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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.
