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Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn't mark Mexican Independence, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Instead, it's meant to commemorate the Battle of Puebla, which was fought between the Mexican and French armies in 1862. In Mexico's long and storied history, the Battle of Puebla is generally considered a fairly minor event. But its legacy lives on a century and a half later, particularly in...
On May 6, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Chancellorsville ended with a Confederate victory and stands as one of the most remarkable engagements of the American Civil War, a testament to strategic brilliance and the complexities of warfare. Fought from April 30 to May 6, 1863, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, this battle pitted the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee, against the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General Joseph Hooker. Prelude to...
Since George Floyd died law enforcement officers around the country have faced unprecedented scrutiny. Officers are hesitant to act for fear of civil litigation or even criminal prosecution. As a result, crime - particularly violent crime - has reached levels not seen since the crack epidemic on the early 1990s. The Biden administration exacerbated this situation by importing five million undocumented migrants - many of them with ties to gangs or terrorist groups. On Monday, April 29 President D...
May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would provide much needed relief for overtime wage workers. This bill would create a tax deduction for overtime wages up to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for married couples-targeting middle-income Americans. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the bill's introduction. "President Trump campaigned and won on a p...
May 6, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Big 10 Mayors released a statement applauding the Alabama Legislature for passing two bills that they claim will improve public safety across Alabama. One was signed by Governor Ivey and the other has to be voted on by the people of Alabama next year. Senate Bills 118 and 119, both sponsored by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) and carried by Representative Cynthia Almond (R-Tuscaloosa) in the House, received broad bipartisan support. Sponsors claim...
Advancements, Applications, and Ethical Considerations Facial recognition technology has rapidly evolved in recent years, transforming the ways in which law enforcement agencies across the globe operate. In Alabama, this technology is increasingly being adopted to enhance public safety, improve investigative processes, and streamline law enforcement operations. This article explores the role of facial recognition AI in Alabama law enforcement, its applications, benefits, and the ethical...
May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) are leading colleagues in the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would provide critical support to women during typically challenging phases of motherhood – prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development – and bolster access to resources and assistance to help mothers and their children thrive. This com...
May 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, AL – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing with President Trump's Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), Doug Collins. Sen. Tuberville and Secretary Collins discussed the importance of the VA improving its processes to ensure veterans get the best possible care. TUBERVILLE: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Secretary Collins, for being here. And thanks to the veterans that are here today, and I want to pas...
May 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed the Speedy Trial Act - House Bill 307 (HB307). The legislation is designed to bring criminal cases to trial faster ensuring that justice is done. HB307 was sponsored in the Alabama House of Representatives by state Representative Jim Hill (R-Odenville) and Rep. Jim Carns (R-Vestavia Hills). It was carried in the Alabama Senate by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road). HB307 was a priority for Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R). The...
May 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) officially put her signature on House Bill 437 (HB437), Lulu's Law, which establishes a shark alert system to be administered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for beaches and shorelines in Baldwin and Mobile counties. The bill was inspired by 16-year-old Mountain Brook high school student Lulu Gribbin who lost a hand and a leg to a shark attack while diving for sand dollars in Gulf Shores. HB437 ena...
May 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature passed landmark regulation that will limit who can purchase hemp derived cannabinoids and where they can be purchased. House Bill 455 (HB455) is sponsored by State Representative Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) and was carried in the Senate by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence). The House had passed HB455 earlier. On Tuesday the Alabama Senate took up controversial legislation. Sen. Melson introduced a substitute on the floor. The substitute bill inc...
May 6, 2025 – The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to tax and regulate vape products in the state of Alabama. House Bill 8 (HB8) is sponsored by State Representative Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) and carried in the Senate by State Senator David Sessions (R-Grand Bay). This legislation was carried in the Senate last year by Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). "We have been going back and forth on this bill for four years," said Gudger. Sessions said to Gudger, "I want t...
April 6, 2025 = WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke with Mr. Anthony Tata, President Trump's nominee to be Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and Ms. Katherine Sutton, President Trump's nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy during their Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) nomination hearing. During their conversation, Sen. Tuberville asked about the funding levels for cyber operations and how the Department of D...
On May 7, 1954 besieged French military forces at Dien Bien Phu surrendered to Vietnamese revolutionary forces. It was a French defeat but it would have far-reaching consequences Introduction The Battle of Dien Bien Phu, a pivotal event in the First Indochina War, marked a significant turning point in the colonial history of Southeast Asia. This decisive confrontation between the French Union's French Far East Expeditionary Corps and the Viet Minh Communist revolutionaries took place from March...
April 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL. – Yesterday, Representative Barbara Drummond's (HD103-Mobile) bill, HB8, to regulate the retail sale of vaping products through the state ABC Board passed both chambers and now awaits the Governor's signature for enactment. The bill was amended in the Senate to prohibit the sale of vaping products in convenience stores unless the specific products have been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. The amended version provided that vaping products t...
May 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that would authorize EMS to transport a police canine officer who is wounded or injured in the line of duty. House Bill 366 (HB366) was sponsored by State Representative Pete Riehm (R-Dothan). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Andrew Jones (R-Centre). "This bill allows an injured police dog to be transported by EMS," explained Jones. According to the synopsis, "Relating to police dogs; to authorize emergency medical ser...
May 7, 2025 - VATICAN CITY - A Historic Day in the Vatican. Today marks the commencement of the Papal Conclave to select the successor of Pope Francis - who died on Easter Monday. The conclave is a profound and ceremonious event that will determine the successor to the throne of Saint Peter. The conclave is a venerable tradition within the Roman Catholic Church, dating back centuries, where cardinals from around the globe gather to elect the new Pope. This solemn assembly is bound by secrecy,...
May 7, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that would extend existing wiretapping powers and allow for interpreters. House Bill 137 (HB137) is sponsored by State Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville). It was carried in the Senate by State Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville). "This bill extends the wiretapping and allows interpreters," explained Chambliss. According to the synopsis, "Under existing law, the Attorney General may submit an application to a cir...
May 6, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Senate passed legislation that would reduce the state grocery tax in Alabama from three percent to just two percent. House Bill 386 (HB386) is sponsored by state Representative Danny Garrett (R-Trussville). It was carried in the Senate by Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur). Alabama is one of the few states in the country to tax food. The Legislature addressed this issue a couple of years ago when they lowered the sales tax on food 25 percent from four per...
May 7, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL – The Alabama Legislature sent a powerful message to Alabama's public-school parents when they passed landmark legislation banning students bringing their cell phones to school. House Bill 166 (HB166) is sponsored by State Representative Leigh Hulsey (R-Pelham). It was carried in the Senate by State Senator Donnie Chesteen (R-Dothan). Students wasting time playing games, cruising social media sites, and texting their friends has become an enormous distraction for...
America's economic future hinges on energy-its reliability, affordability, and availability. Nowhere is that future being written more decisively than in Alabama. While much of the country debates how to adapt to growing energy demands, Alabama is acting. With foresight and purpose, our state is building a foundation of energy strength that is not only fueling our own growth but offering a model for the nation. We're not following trends-we're setting them. Earlier this year, Alabama took a...
May 8. 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, applauds the final passage of Senator Will Barfoot's SB158, legislation that prohibits the use of a foreign national driver license for voting purposes. "Ensuring that only American citizens are voting in our elections has been a top priority of mine since day one. This legislation helps defeat noncitizen attempts to dilute the vote of legal American citizens and strengthens Alabama's safeguards against noncitizen voting. It...
May 8, 2025 – VATICAN CITY – The cardinals finally elected a new Pope. Late on Thursday evening white smoke began bellowing out of the building where the 133 cardinals were gathered to select the new Pope. This notified the faithful gathered in Vatican Square than an announcement of the selection would be coming. The cardinals shocked many Vatican watchers by selecting an America - Robert Francis Prevost as the Successor to St. Peter. The 69-year-old pontiff chose the papal name of Leo the XIV...
May 8, 2025 - WASHINGTON, AL – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn and several of their colleagues to introduce the Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act, which would codify President Trump's Executive Order subjecting illegal immigrants who kill American citizens to the death penalty. Earlier today, Sen. Tuberville joined Sen. Cornyn, Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) for a press conference about the bill. "Over the past f...
May 9, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 26-state coalition today asking the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to intervene and halt Hawaii's unconstitutional gun ban which prohibits the carry or possession of firearms in designated "sensitive" places, including bars and restaurants serving alcohol, parks and beaches, banks and financial institutions, and other areas. The amicus brief was filed in the case of Wolford v. Lopez, in support of t...
