Congress Reps. Sewell, Palmer seek to award for 761st Tank Battalion with Congressional Gold Medal The 761st Tank Battalion was the first Black American armored unit in World War II. Staff2 days ago
Congress Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee Burgum will oversee federal land management, natural resources, and key agencies. StaffJanuary 31, 2025
President Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Wesley WalterJanuary 30, 2025
Congress Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt This bipartisan legislation represents the most substantial reform in immigration enforcement and border security in nearly three decades. StaffJanuary 30, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze "The Trump Administration has shown its hand, and we must remain vigilant," Sewell said. StaffJanuary 30, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Cruz, Schatz, Tuberville unite to advocate for U.S. fishing industry The proposed law seeks to leverage advancements in technology to chemically test and determine the geographic origin of fish. StaffJanuary 30, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt continues to pursue anti-immigration agenda, introduces POLICE Act Just days into the new Trump administration, Britt has already been one of the staunchest supporters of the president's anti-immigration agenda. Alex JobinJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt backs Sean Duffy’s confirmation as Transportation chief The Senate confirmed Trump’s nominee in a bipartisan vote of 77-22. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt leads bipartisan bill to protect kids from social media harms The legislation proposes a minimum age of 13 for social media accounts and aims to restrict algorithmically targeted content. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell demands Trump Administration reveal list of frozen infrastructure projects The letter urges the Trump administration to disclose a full list of these frozen initiatives. StaffJanuary 29, 2025
Courts Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation The indictment alleges former Crenshaw County Jail administrator Christian Alexander Porter assaulted a handcuffed and compliant inmate. StaffJanuary 29, 2025