Congress Sen. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would increase the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make it refundable. Alex Jobin20 hours ago
Congress Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci NIAID played a crucial role in researching and developing successful treatments and vaccines to fight COVID-19. Alex JobinFebruary 26, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell votes no on House Republicans’ budget proposal "The proposal calls for historic cuts to health care while paving the way for $2 trillion in tax cuts for billionaires," Sewell said. StaffFebruary 26, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pushes back on DOGE actions, warns that voters are very unhappy Sewell questioned Musk's authority to make broad cuts, particularly to personnel, and said her phones are ringing off the hook with angry voters. Josh MoonFebruary 26, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville celebrate confirmation of controversial FBI Director Kash Patel Patel is among President Donald Trump's most controversial appointments, having faced sharp criticism from both Democrats and former Trump allies. Alex JobinFebruary 25, 2025
Congress Rep. Moore hires new communications director Benjamin Martin, a native of Atmore, Alabama, previously served as press secretary for Rep. Robert Aderholt. StaffFebruary 25, 2025
National DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state. Wesley WalterFebruary 24, 2025
Congress Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security The Clergy Act would provide clergy members with a re-enrollment window during which they can opt back into Social Security coverage. Alex JobinFebruary 21, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt praises Trump’s executive order expanding IVF access The order directs the Domestic Policy Council to develop policy recommendations within 90 days to protect IVF access. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Congress Sens. Tuberville, Britt call for end to federal estate tax The so-called Death Tax Repeal Act would completely eliminate the federal estate tax levied on the transfer of personal property. Alex JobinFebruary 17, 2025
Courts Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme Court records indicate that the operation, known as Red44, was a sophisticated bookmaking network. StaffFebruary 13, 2025