Congress Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks federal holiday If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman. Staff6 hours ago
National AG Marshall joins amicus brief criticizing requested Trump gag order Attorney General Steve Marshall heavily criticized special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order in Trump’s classified documents case. Chance PhillipsJune 18, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt attacks Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding model Britt cosponsored a bill to require the CFPB be funded by specific appropriations, not transfers from the Federal Reserve. Chance PhillipsJune 18, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Juneteenth celebration honoring the Negro Leagues Sewell will also pay tribute to former Birmingham Black Baron Rev. William Greason. StaffJune 18, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell to host Seniors Resource Roundtable in Linden Rep. Sewell will discuss Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. StaffJune 17, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell votes against Republicans’ partisan Defense Authorization Act Sewell said extreme Republican amendments would undermine military readiness. StaffJune 17, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell recognizes MLB ahead of their tribute to the Negro Leagues Sewell recognized Major League Baseball ahead of their “Tribute to the Negro Leagues." StaffJune 17, 2024
Congress Tuberville pledges to stall Biden nominations, citing “lawfare” GOP senators, joined by Tuberville, block Biden nominations who supported Trump's indictment. Mary Claire WootenJune 14, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns GOP attacks on diversity, inclusion in defense bill A Republican amendment would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at the Department of Defense and all associated personnel. StaffJune 14, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville champions Republican Farm Bill framework The Republican Farm Bill proposal has been criticized for its negative impacts on SNAP, animal welfare protections, and climate change. Chance PhillipsJune 13, 2024
Courts Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional A Florida ban on gender-affirming care “not meaningfully distinguishable from” a similar Alabama ban currently in effect was declared unconstitutional. Chance PhillipsJune 12, 2024