7. Years of “Russia, Russia, Russia” from the media and their Democrats could be coming to an end as President Donald Trump moves to declassify all FBI files pertaining to Operation Crossfire Hurricane. The declassification is expected to reveal the politically driven probe into Trump’s first campaign. Launched in July 2016 and later morphing into a seemingly never-ending Robert Mueller special counsel probe, the investigation found no conspiracy with Russia, but claims of obstruction continued without merit.
6. After talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, the two countries committed to a Black Sea ceasefire aimed at ensuring safe navigation and barring military use of commercial vessels. However, the implementation of a ceasefire is not that easy. The Kremlin has said the ceasefire hinges on the lifting of sanctions on Rosselkhozbank, restoring SWIFT access (finance system), and assisting with their agricultural markets. Ukraine and its European allies may decline one, if not all, of the conditions.
5. Parents of students at Hoover’s Greystone Elementary are rightly upset after what should have been a routine field trip to Vulcan Park and Museum turned controversial when a male tour guide in a skirt was designated as the leader of one of the tour groups. The controversy led to parents calling the situation a distraction from the educational focus on Vulcan and Birmingham history. Additionally, parents, some anonymously, also expressed frustration that the guide’s presentation sparked more questions about his appearance than the intended subject. The group is urging Vulcan going forward to ensure age-appropriate experiences and accountability. This occurrence makes people question the judgment of everyone involved in scheduling and providing these field trips.
4. Rasmussen Reports polling shows that 64% of those polled back President Donald Trump’s deportation policy for Venezuelan gang members from Tren de Aragua. This comes after a media-driven controversy and several fake town halls where individuals referred to the group of criminals as a “loving people.” The poll also reveals that about half of the respondents support impeaching the federal judge who issued a temporary halt to these deportations. The possible move by Republicans and Trump caused the media, their Democrats, and even the Supreme Court Chief Justice to recoil in fear. In other legal matters, the Trump administration picked up immigration and DOGE victories.
3. The movement against Alabama’s income tax seems to be gaining steam as State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) endorsed the idea of lowering/removing Alabama’s income tax. DuBose’s support for altering the income tax is inspired by State Sen. Arthur Orr’s (R-Decatur) recent comments regarding states like Mississippi, who have moved toward zero percent rates. DuBose suggested a phased reduction, possibly halving the rate to 2.5% over time, creating a neutral, fair tax system that mirrors the no-income-tax models of neighbors Tennessee and Florida.
2. President Donald Trump disclosed that a mistake from one of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz’s staffers led to Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg joining a Signal app group chat with top officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance. In the group, possible Houthi strike plans were discussed. Trump has since insisted that the messages didn’t affect the Yemen operation. Now, however, Democrats are calling for resignations and probes over the leak. The president has defended Waltz, calling it a minor error with “nothing important” shared. The app was approved for government use by the Biden administration (something the media is failing to spin).
1. Alabama lawmakers are trying to get to the bottom of the Signal app story with U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) “still trying to find out what happened” before holding a hearing at the Armed Services Committee. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) also addressed the accidental inclusion of a journalist in a Trump administration group chat revealing Yemen Houthi strike plans. Tuberville labeled it a “mistake” and “a pretty scary situation” but argued against a Senate probe, suggesting it’s a known issue being handled by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump
Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast on WVNN at 10 p.m.
