7. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Rejected Justice Alito recused himself from Supreme Court cases related to January 6, despite Democrats questioning his impartiality after reports emerged that controversial flags had been flown in his home after the January 6 riots. In a letter to congressional leaders, Justice Alito clarified that his wife was behind the flags (an upside-down distress signal and a religious-themed flag allegedly linked to the January 6 rioters) and said he was unaware of their flying, dismissing calls for his removal as unjustified and emphasizing the historical context of the flags and his wife's reasons for not being involved in the incident.

6. It's a good thing kids can read, and state Rep. Terry Collins (R-Decatur) has heaped praise on the results of the Alabama Literacy Act, calling its first-year accomplishments a “significant improvement in reading achievement over the past five years.” The Alabama Department of Education reports that 91% of third-graders are reading at or above grade level in the 2023-2024 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program, an 8% increase from the previous year, and in areas like Birmingham, Increased Additionally, between 54% and 81% of students are reading at grade level. opportunity To improve my grades and advance to the fourth grade.

Five. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) have introduced a bill to repeal the natural gas tax implemented under the Biden Administration's Inflation Control Act. The lawmakers argue that the natural gas tax increases the operating costs of energy companies and raises household energy bills. The bill seeks to repeal the methane emissions tax, which is scheduled to increase from $900 per ton in 2024 to $1,500 by 2026, as part of an effort to reduce energy costs and promote American energy independence, and emphasizes the need to prioritize American taxpayers and mitigate the economic impact on low-income households.

Four. Massive high-speed rail investment in the southeastern US is foolish and should never happen. The liberal dream of an Amtrak line from Mobile to New Orleans shows just how foolish it is if the Mobile City Council makes it happen. noticed They needed to pay their bills. These stupid ideas are stupid, and stupid people will support them, so concern When questions finally surfaced about what would happen if the Mobile City Council subsidized the rides (the trains would stop, of course), Gov. Kay Ivey correctly said, indifferent By paying the stupid mobile tax Year.

3. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) I will force you The proposal, which would see the state step in when local governments and police fail to maintain public safety, appears premised on rising violent crime rates in Alabama's metropolitan areas. Democrats have denounced constitutional gun ownership, while Republicans have correctly pointed out that the law applies statewide and that the affected areas are Democratic strongholds.

2. The Democratic House Campaign Committee included Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, which was racially unfairly redistricted by a federal court to favor black Democrats, in the last “Red to Blue” election. MessagingBut Republican candidate Carolyn Dobson believes the seat remains a hot-button issue. Dobson believes reaching out to former Democrats is key to winning, and she is emphasizing issues such as the economic struggles of “Bidenomics,” border security and family values. She argues that her message of being a working parent fighting for Alabama families resonates across party lines and could appeal to voters who are disillusioned with the current political climate and concerned about safety, rising costs and cultural change.

1. Jurors in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial Deliberated Over 4.5 hours Without it Judgment given, resume Today, jurors requested the reading of Judge Juan Marchan's legal instructions outlining specific testimony, including from David Pecker and Michael Cohen, and 34 felony charges against Trump for falsifying business records related to the payment of hush money to Stormy Daniels. Judge Marchan stressed the importance of the jury remaining impartial, and Trump and his defense team will remain in the Manhattan courthouse while deliberations continue to field further questions from the jury.

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