Congress Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch While deployed to Northern Iraq, McCulloch was injured in an improvised explosive device detonation that resulted in long-term health issues. Staff1 day ago
National After uproar, Tuskegee Airmen video to be added to Air Force training The removal of a video about the Tuskegee Airmen drew sharp criticism after it was removed as part of Trump's DEI ban. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2025
National Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray’s portrait installed at Smithsonian The legendary attorney, who represented Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., will have his portrait hang permanently at the museum. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville celebrate confirmation of Trump nominees Britt and Tuberville pushed their Senate colleagues to confirm remaining Trump nominees as well. Alex JobinJanuary 27, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director “John has made clear he will not allow political or personal biases to cloud his judgment," Britt said. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump The bill now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law. StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr. "A true trailblazer, Dr. Steele has an accomplished career in both public service and civil rights advocacy," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day” “For daughters like mine and future generations, we need to celebrate and protect women and girls in sports," Britt said. StaffJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Sens. Tuberville, Fetterman reintroduce bill on foreign investment in American agriculture Alabama's other U.S. senator, Katie Britt, is also a co-sponsor of the FARM Act. Alex JobinJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt backs Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act The bill would require care for infants born alive after failed abortions. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 23, 2025