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January 10, 2025 – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-to-4 decision, declined a Trump defense team motion to block sentencing in President Donald J. Trump's (R) criminal sentencing. The sentencing in the New York care is scheduled for Friday morning. The Court denied President Trump's emergency request. The majority wrote that Trump is not facing jail time and he can still appeal the conviction. Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Sam Alito sided with Trump. Chief J...
January 10, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Winter has descended on the northern half of Alabama. Birmingham, Huntsville, Cullman, Florence, Gadsden and the surrounding communities are waking up to a snow-covered landscape more appropriate to Minnesota than to the Heart of Dixie. Forecasters were predicting three to five inches of snow and from what we can tell at dawn – here in St. Clair County – they nailed it. Please stay off the roads as rain fell for two hours in much of the area prior to the tem...
January 13, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Pastor and school master Dean Odle announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Odle previously ran for Governor in 2022 – finishing behind Kay Ivey, Lindy Blanchard, Tim James, and Lew Burdette in what was a crowded Republican primary field. "When I ran for Governor of Alabama from 2020-2022, I was right about every topic I addressed," said Odle. "I brought the receipts. Yet I was labeled a "conspiracy theorist" by th...
January 13, 2025 – the 118th Congress is over and the 119th has begun. Congressman Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is back for his third term; but much has changed. He no longer represents the Second Congressional District. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) takes over in the redrawn CD2. Rep. Moore is now representing the court redrawn CD1 – replacing Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) whom he defeated in the Republican primary. Most of the people in Mobile moved from CD1 to CD2. The Elmore and Autauga Cou...
January 13, 2025 – After President-elect Donald J. Trump (R) suggested that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of Mexico, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) introduced a bill renaming the body of water -which coastal Alabama adjoins – the Gulf of America. "Today, I officially introduced my bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America," Rep. Greeme said recently. "Mexican cartels currently use the Gulf of Mexico to traffic humans, drugs, weapons, and God knows what els...
January 14, 2025 – President Donald J. Trump (R) will return to the White House in just six days and failed special prosecutor Jack Smith resigned from his position on Friday; but on his way out Smith released a report claiming that Trump was guilty of actual crimes and that if he had been given a chance that he could have convicted Trump before a jury. President-elect Trump slammed Smith for the release of the highly partisan report. "To show you how desperate Deranged Jack Smith is, he r...
January 14, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Trump nominee for Secretary of Defense was subjected to a battering confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) questioned Hegseth about his plan to improve military recruitment numbers. Tuberville sad that the Pentagon should be focused on winning wars, not on pushing a woke agenda. "Thanks for being here today-and with your family," Sen. Tuberville said to Hegseth. "I know this is tou...
January 14, 2025 – AUBURN, AL – the Auburn University men's basketball team – the number one team in the country – defeated #15 Mississippi State 88 to 66. It was Auburn's first win after being voted to number won and the first win for the Tigers after losing superstar Center/Forward Johni Broome to injury in a game on Saturday. Without the 6-foot 10-inch Broome – arguably the best big man in the country – Auburn opted for a more fast-paced guard heavy style of play. Auburn guard Chad Baker-...
January 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) spoke on the Senate Floor recently to provide an update on the Laken Riley Act. She discussed the path forward for her legislation and called on her colleagues in the Senate to stay focused on delivering safety and security for the American people through this commonsense, targeted, and bipartisan bill. "Last week, the Senate took a big bipartisan step toward honoring the life and legacy of Laken Riley-answering her loved...
January 15, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement that President Trump's return contributed to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. "President Trump's policy of peace through strength is already yielding results. Terrorists are on notice," said Chairman Rogers. President Trump agrees. "This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it s...
January 15, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C.- President-elect President Donald J. Trump (R) has selected former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be his pick for Attorney General in his second term; as President of the United States. Both U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) have expressed their support for Bondi in recent days. On Wednesday, Sen. Britt attended her first Judiciary Committee hearing where she praised Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi. In the h...
January 16, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today, during a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing, questioned Scott Turner, President Donald J. Trump's (R) choice for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Sen. Britt emphasized her support for his confirmation. In the hearing, Senator Britt began by thanking HUD Secretary nominee Turner for his willingness to serve our nation and the American people. She also highlighted the important experience h...
January 19, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alabama Republicans were in the nation's capital in force to celebrate the triumphal return of President Donald J. Trump (R) to the White House. While there are three official inauguration balls on Monday night celebrating Trump's return, Alabama Republicans joined their southern Republican allies in their own celebration – the Southern States Ball at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Alabama Gazette was...
January 20, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – four years ago President Donald J. Trump (R) was leaving the White House. A defiant Trump left for Florida without participating in Joseph R. Biden's swearing in ceremony. Today Trump will be participating – he will be the one sworn in. A vengeful Biden unleashed the full fury of the Justice Department against Trump. Aided by partisan district attorneys in Manhatton and Fulton County, GA, Jack Smith – the special counsel appointed by then Attorney General Me...
January 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - weather forecasters are predicting that the lower half of Alabama - all the way to the Gulf Coast - is set to face a rare for the area winter storm that includes freezing temperatures, ice, and snow accumulations. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of this next round of winter weather. "Alabama, once again, is faced with the potential for winter weather, but this time, for the southern half of the state," said...
January 20, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm U.S. Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody (R) to take Rubio's place in the Senate. Despite the great partisan divide that normally characterizes the Senate, Rubio was confirmed by a vote of 99 to 0, becoming the first of President Trump's nominees to be confirmed. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement app...
January 20, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – A new administration means new national priorities and one area where President Donald J. Trump (R) differs from President Joseph R. Biden is on the border. Trump signed a dozen executive orders intended to slow the rate of illegal immigration and get some control over who comes into this country. U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL03), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement in support of Executive Actions by President D...
January 14, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Chief Justice Tom Parker (R) retired from Alabama's highest court – he has served as Chief Justice since 2019. He was first elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2004 as an associate justice. Retiring Chief Justice Parker thanked those around him for helping him achieve what he did in his career on the court. "My wife Dottie and I thank Ben DuPré for his kind and encouraging words, we thank the Court and Staff for this Retirement Ceremony, and all of you fo...
St. Clair County man appointed to assist President Trump on international economic relations January 17, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump (R) announced the appointment of St. Clair County native Emory to serve in the administration as the Special Assistant to the President for International Economics. Cox has spent the last four years as a policy advisor to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama). Cox told the Alabama Gazette, "I am honored to serve, and I will work har...
January 22, 2024 – WASHINTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) called on the federal government to place an immigration court within the state of Alabama so that the people of Alabama will, "have their own set of deportation lawyers and judges." President Donald J. Trump (R) has made securing the southern border a priority of his second administration. Trump, who campaigned heavily on immigration issues, has promised the greatest deportation of illegal immigrants in the his...
January 23, 2025 – the U.S. Senate voted to confirm John Ratcliffe to serve as President Trump's Director of the powerful Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Ratcliffe is the second member of the Trump cabinet to be confirmed. A bipartisan majority voted to confirm Ratcliffe in a 74 to 25 vote. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R) released a statement following the vote. "With increasing threats around the globe and after a terrorist attack in New Orleans this month, it is absolutely essential the S...
January 22, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL - Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers was recently sworn into his second term on the Alabama Supreme Court. Governor Kay Ivey appointed Sellers in 2017. He was elected in 2018 and was re-elected in 2024. His current term will conclude in 2031. At the simple ceremony, Justice Sellers said, "I'm thankful to Gov. Ivey who initially appointed me to this position and I'm grateful to the people of Alabama who re-elected me for another 6 years. S...
January 24, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – Republicans in the U.S. Senate worked late into the night to get around Democrats procedural delay tactics in order to confirm Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense. Three Republican Senators broke ranks with President Donald J. Trump (R) to vote with Democrats in opposition to Hegseth. These were Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine) and Mitch McConnell (Kentucky). The tie forced newly sworn in Vice President John David "J.D." Vance to ste...
January 25, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate confirmed South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) to be Homeland Security Secretary. Noem was confirmed with bipartisan support 59 to 34. Both U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) supported Noem's confirmation. Britt is the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She released a statement after the Senate confirmed Noem: "After four y...
January 27, 2025 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL07) expressed her relief that the Air Force has restored the story of the Tuskegee Airmen to the Air Force curriculum. The story of the World War II Black fighter pilots who were trained at a field in Tuskegee, Alabama was briefly removed as the Air Force was removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) material from the curriculum to comply with an executive order from President Donald J. Trump (R). "While I am relieved that...
