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June 30, 1936 – Geneva, Switzerland - In one of the most powerful and prophetic speeches of the 20th century, Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia stood before the League of Nations on this day in 1936 to plead for justice and international solidarity in the face of Italy's brutal invasion of his country. His address, delivered in Geneva to a packed assembly of diplomats and journalists, was not only a desperate appeal for aid but also a searing indictment of global inaction in the face of f...
June 26, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has secured a major endorsement in his 2026 gubernatorial bid, with the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announcing its support for the former Auburn football coach and current senator. The endorsement adds to Tuberville's growing list of backers as he positions himself as the frontrunner in the Republican primary. In a statement released Thursday, AFA President and CEO Chris Isaacson praised Tuberville's record in the U.S....
July 1, 2025 - HOMEWOOD, AL - Longtime Community Leader Vows to Make "We Love Homewood" More Than a Day-A Way of Life Homewood, AL – The heart of Homewood beats a little stronger this election cycle as Kristin Williams, a stalwart community leader and passionate advocate for youth, officially launches her campaign for Homewood City Council, representing Ward 4. For many in the community, Williams' decision to run is not just a political announcement-it is a celebration of a life woven into H...
NASA has officially postponed its highly anticipated crewed missions to the Moon, citing technical challenges with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. The Artemis II mission, originally slated for 2025, is now scheduled for April 2026, while Artemis III-the first planned crewed lunar landing since 1972-has been pushed to mid-2027. The delay stems from unexpected wear on the Orion capsule's heat shield during the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022. Engineers discovered that the shield's...
July 1, 2025 - BATON ROUGE, LA – July 1, 2025 - Jimmy Swaggart, the fiery Pentecostal preacher whose voice once echoed through millions of American homes and whose gospel music touched hearts around the world, died Tuesday morning at the age of 90. He passed away peacefully at a Louisiana hospital after suffering cardiac arrest on June 15, according to a statement from his family and the SonLife Broadcasting Network. Swaggart's death marks the end of an era in American religious broadcasting. F...
June 30, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) has officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor, marking a significant boost for the Republican frontrunner as the 2026 election cycle gains momentum. The endorsement was announced by ProgressPAC, BCA's political affiliate, following a unanimous vote by its board of directors. In a statement, BCA President and CEO Helena Duncan praised Tuberville's record on economic development, workforce...
July 2, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Katherine Robertson, a newcomer to the statewide political arena, has made an immediate impact with a remarkable fundraising debut in her campaign for Alabama Attorney General. In a show of momentum uncommon for first-time candidates, Robertson's campaign has reported over $1.25 million raised during the month of June alone. Launching her campaign just three weeks prior, Robertson entered the race with no carryover from previous campaigns, beginning with a zero...
July 2, 1853 - The waters of the Pruth River, meandering quietly between what is now Moldova and Romania, became the stage for a geopolitical drama whose reverberations would echo across Europe for decades. The crossing of the Russian Army into the Danubian Principalities-Moldavia and Wallachia-did not merely alter the fate of those lands, but became the spark that ignited the Crimean War, drawing in empires and powers from across the continent and beyond. Europe on the Brink: The Context of 185...
July 3, 1898: The Decisive Naval Battle That Reshaped Two Nations On July 3, 1898, in the warm Caribbean waters off the coast of Santiago de Cuba, a pivotal moment in the Spanish-American War unfolded. The Spanish fleet, under the command of Admiral Pascual Cervera y Topete, faced off against the might of the United States Navy in a dramatic clash that would not only shape the outcome of the war, but also herald a new era in global power dynamics. The annihilation of Cervera's squadron marked...
On July 5, 1950, just two years after the founding of the State of Israel, the Knesset passed one of the most defining pieces of legislation in Israeli history: the Law of Return. This law granted every Jew the right to immigrate to Israel and receive immediate citizenship. It was not merely a legal measure-it was the embodiment of the Zionist dream and a direct response to centuries of Jewish exile and persecution. Historical Context: Zionism and the Jewish Homeland - Zionism, the political...
On a warm summer day-July 6, 1854-in the small town of Jackson, Michigan, a political revolution quietly took root beneath an oak tree. What began as a gathering of anti-slavery activists, former Whigs, Free Soilers, and disillusioned Democrats would soon blossom into one of the most influential political parties in American history: the Republican Party. The Setting: Jackson, Michigan Jackson was a modest but bustling town in southern Michigan, strategically located along the Michigan Central...
Introduction On the night of July 7, 1937, the ancient arches of the Marco Polo Bridge-known in China as Lugou Qiao-witnessed the outbreak of violence that would plunge China and Japan into one of the 20th century's most brutal and influential conflicts: the Second Sino-Japanese War. This seemingly isolated clash between Japanese and Chinese troops near Beijing did not just mark a skirmish between two armies; it became the catalyst for a full-scale war, forever altering the history of East Asia...
Introduction Political endorsements are often the fuel that keeps the engines of election campaigns running. In the state of Alabama, where every handshake and headline carries substantial weight, the recent endorsement of Tommy Tuberville for Governor by Senator Katie Britt has become a landmark event. This article examines the context, motivations, and potential consequences of this endorsement, offering an in-depth analysis of how it may reshape Alabama's political landscape. Background on...
The Fourth of July weekend was meant to be a celebration of freedom and summer joy. But for dozens of families in Texas, it became a time of unimaginable loss. As torrential rains swept across the Hill Country, flash floods surged through the Guadalupe River, claiming at least 89 lives statewide - including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp nestled in Hunt, Texas. The river rose more than 26 feet in less than two hours, turning a place of laughter...
Introduction On this day in 1709, the fields outside the Ukrainian city of Poltava bore witness to a battle that would reshape the map of Europe and alter the fate of empires. The Battle of Poltava, a decisive moment in the Great Northern War, marked the end of Sweden's dominance as a major power and heralded the rise of the Russian Empire under Peter I, also known as Peter the Great. This turning point in history saw the ambitious Charles XII of Sweden suffer a devastating defeat, changing the...
Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville support feral swine eradication efforts in Alabama July 4, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which funded the President's policy objectives. The bill renewed, and in many cases made permanent the Trump tax cuts of 2017. It also funded President Trump's efforts to defend the U.S. Southern border and enhanced efforts to combat illegal immigration. Numerous other government programs and pol...
July 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - With Alabama's political landscape shifting, U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has emerged as a potential contender for the 2026 U.S. Senate race. The seat is opening up following Senator Tommy Tuberville's announcement that he will run for governor instead of seeking re-election. Moore, who currently represents Alabama's 1st Congressional District, has publicly stated that he and his family are praying about the decision and seeking guidance before m...
July 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a dramatic turn during a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, former President Joe Biden's longtime physician, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and doctor-patient privilege, refusing to answer questions about Biden's health while in office. 🕵️♂️ What Prompted the Deposition? The GOP-led committee is investigating allegations that Biden's inner circle may have concealed signs of cognitive decline during his...
From Baiae to Rome: The Death and Burial of a Philosopher-Emperor The Twilight of an Emperor Few names in Roman history evoke such a sense of grandeur tinged with introspection as Publius Aelius Hadrianus-Hadrian, emperor of Rome from 117 to 138 CE. His reign, marked by consolidation, peace, and a deep appreciation for art and philosophy, would draw to a close not on the marble floors of a palace in Rome, but in the sultry coastal villas of Baiae. There, in the waning light of his life, Hadrian...
July 7, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) issued a new executive order titled – ENDING MARKET DISTORTING SUBSIDIES FOR UNRELIABLE, FOREIGN CONTROLLED ENERGY SOURCES – that dramatically shifted the direction of United States energy policy. Issued by the President, this order targets what it describes as "expensive and unreliable energy sources like wind and solar" and seeks to eliminate taxpayer-funded subsidies that support these industries. The action builds on legis...
July 9, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Bill Aims to Modernize Worker Protections and Expand Access to Benefits In a significant move toward modernizing America's labor laws, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has joined forces with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to introduce the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act. This bipartisan legislation is designed to address the evolving landscape of the American workforce by establishing a safe harbor under federal law for companies that wish t...
n July 1854, the tranquil port town of Guaymas, nestled along the coast of Sonora, Mexico, became the stage for a dramatic showdown that tested the nation's resolve. At its center was General José María Yáñez, a seasoned Mexican commander, who faced a peculiar threat: an international incursion led not by a government-but by a rogue French nobleman seeking conquest. A Count's Colonial Ambition Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon, a French aristocrat with dreams of empire, had previously med...
On June 22, 2025, the United States launched a series of airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The strikes, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, Natanz Nuclear Facility, and a site near Isfahan, all of which are central to Iran's nuclear program. Strategic Targets and Military Execution The operation was carried out by B-2 stealth bombers, capable of delivering the...
June 5, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army, on key issues regarding military recruiting, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advancements in Quantum Computing. Maintaining High Standards in Army Recruiting Senator Tuberville acknowledged the Army's success in recruiting while emphasizing the i...
On May 31, 1864 during the American Civil War the Overland Campaign: Battle of Cold Harbor began. The battle pitted the Confederal Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee with the Army of the Potomac under Ulysses S. Grant & George G. Meade. The Battle of Cold Harbor was one of the most significant and harrowing engagements of the American Civil War, marking a critical episode in the Overland Campaign. This brutal confrontation between the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Robert E....
