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7. In an effort to promote fairness, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are urging President Donald Trump to terminate what they call a pro-union subsidy related to a federal construction project initiated by the Biden administration.
6. President Donald Trump has stated that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its U.S. beverages, although the company maintains it has no obligation to make such a switch.
5. Alabama Republican Speaker John Wahl has given public libraries an ultimatum to adhere to new regulations concerning gender-related content, as part of a broader effort aligned with President Trump’s crackdown on these issues, or risk losing state funding.
4. The U.S. Senate has advanced President Trump’s $9 billion clawback bill following a dramatic late-night vote. This legislation includes a cut of $7.9 billion from the Foreign Aid Program and $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, impacting various public radio and television services.
3. State Senator David Faulkner (R-Homewood) has indicated that Alabama law enforcement will provide body camera footage of the incident involving Jabari Peoples to his family as soon as possible, though the response has been somewhat vague.
2. An Alabama BBQ restaurant is reportedly connected to a broad scheme involving the smuggling of undocumented workers, referred to as “Pedro’s people,” which includes allegations of financial fraud. This particular restaurant was one of 14 targeted in recent raids.
1. Republicans are demonstrating support for legislation tied to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, as political maneuvering intensifies. Some critics accuse Democrats of capitalizing on the situation, while President Trump appears to be exacerbating the controversy.
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