Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes that every Alabamian, including Democrats, should be honored that President Donald Trump is giving a commencement address in the Yellowhammer State this week. Trump is scheduled to address at the University of Alabama’s spring commencement ceremony this evening. Some Democrat leaders in the state and at the University […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) thinks President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been a big success. 🇺🇸 100 Days In: President Trump is delivering results. From securing the border to restoring energy independence, we’re back on the right track. Read my full update on what’s been accomplished so far and what’s ahead: […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) batted down speculation Tuesday that he might run for a potentially-open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 if U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) runs for Governor of Alabama, saying bluntly, “No,” when asked. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m too old for the Senate,” Palmer told Dale Jackson on […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the social media app TikTok doesn’t have nearly enough protections for the children that use it. Marshall announced Tuesday that the State has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc., and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content, and lying about […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl called on State House Representatives to pass a bill that would require schools teach the “success sequence” in the Yellowhammer State. According to the bill, the curriculum is a “three-pronged framework for youths and young adults based on research from diverse institutions,” which says that “individuals who complete at […]

Alabama’s Republican delegation in Washington, D.C. believes President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been a success — especially when it comes to securing the southern border. According to the White House, illegal border crossings are down 95%, and illegal immigrant “gotaways” are down 99%. https://t.co/p8wFxY4bdV — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 28, […]

Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl believes the U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is going to run for governor and will probably win the contest easily. While Tuberville has not officially announced his candidacy yet, Yellowhammer News confirmed this week that his mind is made up and he will run for the position. Wahl discussed […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed frustration Thursday after seeing the news that an illegal immigrant is going to be released from prison six years early. In 2022, Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano was convicted of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. According to Fox News, Ortega-Anguiano will be released by California state government on […]

Both of Alabama’s U.S. Senators are lauding the efforts by federal officials to get certain types of artificial dyes out of America’s food supply. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Tuesday in announcing a plan to phase out certain food dyes […]

Many of Alabama’s political leaders are excited that President Donald Trump will be giving the commencement address at the University of Alabama on the evening of May 1. The school officially confirmed on Tuesday that Trump will deliver the address at Coleman Coliseum. RELATED: President Donald Trump to deliver 2025 University of Alabama commencement address […]

Kidnapping hoaxer Carlee Russell informed the court on Tuesday that she has only paid $500 of the $18,000 she owes in restitution for faking her kidnapping in 2023. Russell had claimed that she had been mysteriously abducted on the side of an Alabama highway near Hoover. Eventually it was revealed that she made up the […]

During a speech on the House floor last Thursday, State Rep. Patrick Sellers (D-Pleasant Grove) gave a ringing endorsement of a bill that would require the Ten Commandments be displayed in schools. “These are principles that our children need,” Sellers said. “And even if it’s just looking at it on the wall to remind them […]

Members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation mourned the passing of Pope Francis Monday morning. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church,” said Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo. The Vatican confirmed Monday afternoon […]

A U.S. Supreme Court-approved religious released time education bill still faces an uphill battle in the Alabama State Senate despite getting approved in committee. Last week, the Senate’s Education Policy Committee gave a favorable report with an 8-1 vote to the legislation with bipartisan support. This bill provides local control and flexibility by requiring local […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is urging passage of legislation that would require schools in Alabama teach a “success sequence” based curriculum as lawmakers near the final days of this year’s legislative session. The proposal sailed through the Senate, but has stalled in the House after resistance from Democrats. According to the bill, the curriculum […]

U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) believe a new report confirms why it’s past time for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters (HQ) to be moved to Huntsville. The U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General publicly released a report this week on the process leading up to the 2023 decision. RELATED: Heavily-redacted DoD […]

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Warrior Met Coal mines in Tuscaloosa and Berry on Friday to promote President Donald Trump’s recent actions to promote the coal industry. Trump signed several executive orders last week aimed at “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry.” Burgum visited the Alabama coal mines to support the President’s […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is urging the Trump administration to take more action to combat the problem of illegal e-cigarettes being smuggled into the U.S. from China. Steve Marshall supports crackdown on illegal Chinese e-cigarettes that target kids Marshall joined a coalition of 27 states sending a letter that asks the administration to “continue […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) declared victory Thursday after the Senate passed his bill that reverses a ban on natural gas powered water heaters Former President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy announced a new rule banning non-condensing, natural gas-fired water heaters by 2029. The administration is argued that it was needed to help cut down […]

Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is celebrating the news that the U.S. Space Command Headquarters is officially coming to Huntsville. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, announced this week that, “space command will officially be assigned to build its headquarters in Huntsville,” in April once the Secretary of the […]

Alabama State House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen is defending President Donald Trump’s economic policies when it comes to tariffs and energy. During a recent interview at a Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Legislative Issue Briefing, Stadthagen was asked how recent decisions by the Trump administration will affect Alabama’s economy. “You know, our president has surrounded […]

Many are left wondering if a recent incident of political harassment is connected to bills pushed by some in the Legislature in the past that aimed to protect minors. On Wednesday, several members of the Alabama House of Representatives received mail at the State House in Montgomery containing “expletive” and “pornographic” material. RELATED: Alabama House […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is confident that the new U.S. Space Command Headquarters location will be in Huntsville once President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Air Force is confirmed. Strong’s colleague on the House Armed Service committee and in the Alabama congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), confirmed recently confirmed that the […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes the Biden administration “weaponized” the FISA courts to spy on American citizens. “We know that under Biden the federal government’s weaponization extends to spying on American citizens,” Moore said on X. “This abuse of power led to my no vote on FISA due to my requirement for a warrant […]