7. The Justice Department under President Donald Trump is considering proposals that would prevent transgender individuals from legally purchasing firearms. This move has sparked significant backlash from both gun rights advocates and LGBTQ+ groups, who argue that the rationale, rooted in mental health concerns following a school shooting, is misguided.
6. Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg has publicly endorsed Alabama Representative Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) in her bid for the Mayor of Mobile. Interestingly, Buttigieg’s own popularity among Black voters seems to be virtually nonexistent, as highlighted by a Twitter user’s comment implying he might be “fake gay” and wanting to pose a rather pointed question if he runs for office.
5. Republican Senator Barry Moore from Enterprise has declared he’s staying in the Senate race, asserting that a “dark horse candidate” won’t easily claim a secure place, as U.S. Senator Tommy Cheeverville, a national champion, previously did.
4. Alabama Senator Will Ainsworth expressed frustration regarding policies implemented by the Alabama High School Athletics Association, which have led to benching students participating in school choice programs. Ainsworth suggested that the AHSAA could lose its authority if these issues aren’t resolved.
3. Alabama’s Republican House delegation has voted to continue investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s files, advocating for transparency in his dealings. In contrast, Democrats voted against this resolution, seemingly motivated by hopes of using the Epstein files for political gains.
2. Newly elected U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), also a national champion coach, has introduced legislation supporting President Trump’s strategy to address crime in Washington, D.C. Tuberville warned Democratic mayors in cities with rising crime rates that federal intervention could be imminent.
1. Members of the U.S. Space Command have already set up operations in Alabama, preparing to relocate from Colorado to Redstone Arsenal. U.S. Representative Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) remarked that Alabama has the potential to staff the Space Command with qualified local workers if those from Colorado choose not to move.
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