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7. Alpha, the Alabama Farmers Federation, has given its endorsement to Katherine Robertson for Attorney General. She currently serves as the lead attorney for Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who, by the way, is campaigning for a US Senate seat. This approval is quite significant in the ongoing race.

6. Alabama’s standing has seen an improvement in the 2025 “Top State for Business” report, particularly regarding Regional Development. The state also ranks among the top five for incentive programs.

5. It appears that Hamas is not fully on board with some of the critical terms associated with President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for Gaza, which has garnered support from several Arab nations and Hamas allies.

4. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has criticized Democrats for their lenient crime policies in a typically liberal city. The initiative aimed at addressing crime in New Orleans is gaining traction.

3. Attorney General Steve Marshall has welcomed sports radio icon Paul Feinbaum into the U.S. Senate race, highlighting that Alabama voters will be able to review all of Feinbaum’s past comments regarding President Donald Trump.

2. The Trump administration is working to navigate the ongoing government shutdown. This situation arose after the Senate failed to pass two short-term funding bills. Now, budget director Las Votel has indicated that layoffs could begin in just one or two days.

1. Alabama representatives Robert Adderholt (R-Haleyville) and Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), along with Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), are hopeful that Democrats will continue to denounce government shutdowns. They note that over $1.5 trillion in expenses, which includes spending on illegal healthcare, is at stake, with implications for Alabama Army installations.