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
National Alabama organizations scramble after attempted pause on federal grants Many legal experts say the pause is an illegal impoundment and compromises Congress’s constitutional “power of the purse.” Chance PhillipsJanuary 29, 2025
Congress Senator Britt leads bipartisan push for Maternal Health Awareness Day “Improving maternal care is not a red or blue issue. It’s an American issue,” Senator Britt said. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
Congress U.S. Sens. Katie Britt, Thom Tillis introduce Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act The introduction of this legislation comes on the heels of Congress passing Britt’s Laken Riley Act. StaffJanuary 28, 2025
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