Shomari Figures is seeking bipartisan support for NIL reform with backing from GOP leaders and Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne.
Legislation Aims to Establish National Framework for College Athlete Compensation This week, there’s been a significant move to address the chaos surrounding college sports, particularly concerning student-athletes’ compensation for their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). It seems like crossing party lines could help bring some semblance of order to a situation that many agree has […]
Mike Rogers presents a bipartisan SPEED Act to simplify the Department of Defense’s weapons purchasing process.
New Legislation Aimed at Faster Military Procurement and Reducing Deficit U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has put forward a law he believes will help lower the deficit and accelerate military weapon purchases. As the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Rogers is collaborating with ranking member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) to introduce the Speed Act, […]
Former governors say bipartisan unity key to rebuffing questionable federal policy
D-Montana’s former governor Steve Bullock (left) and former governor R-Maryland (right) said the current governor could play a greater role in national issues that are likely to be left to Congress and the White House if they come together. (Photo of Daniel Brown/Maryland) In a country flooded with endless waves of talking heads, critics and […]
Trump’s steep proposed cuts to medical research funding draw bipartisan flak
Jayanta Bhattacharya, director of the National Institute of Health, will speak at a confirmation hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Capitol Hill on March 5, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – Jay Batacharya, director of the National Institute of Health, testified on Tuesday that the White House, proposed […]
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent To Lead Treasury Department With Bipartisan Support
The Senate voted on Monday to check Scott Vessent, an investor and a millionaire hedge fund manager, to serve as a supervisory President Donald Trump’s Finance Secretary. Senator approved Vessent’s nomination 67 to 29, and more than 10 Democrats joined a Republican colleague and voted in Vessent. The four Senator did not vote. (Related: The […]
‘Obstructionist Democrats’ Block Swift Confirmation Of Trump’s CIA Nominee Despite Garnering Bipartisan Support
Senate Democrats on Tuesday night blocked expedited confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the CIA, John Ratcliffe. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut opposed a deadline deal that would hasten the confirmation of Ratcliffe, a former director of national intelligence. Mr. Murphy’s refusal to give Mr. Ratcliffe an expedited confirmation vote could be […]
Trump visits Arizona: Calls for adding 10,000 Border Patrol agents after derailing a bipartisan border bill
President Trump visits Arizona. discuss border security PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump proposed 10,000 additional jobs Sunday. border patrol agent He gave them $10,000 in retention and contract bonuses after he thwarted a bipartisan bill earlier this year that would have provided funding for more border agents. Trump made his promise […]
House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Establishing Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution to establish a bipartisan select committee to investigate the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. HR 1367: Taking the lead The select committee bill, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, passed the House unanimously. The announcement comes […]
Cryptocurrency has a bipartisan appeal in Alabama, Coinbase policy expert says – ‘Crypto users in Alabama are really strong’
Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies have seen a surge in popularity worldwide. The growth of digitized payment methods has transformed markets around the world. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States by trading volume, is a product of that rapid growth. Mobile-based podcast Beyond the Blockchain recently hosted Ashley Gan, the company's […]
Bipartisan conservation legislation receives support from Alabama Senator Katie Britt
If the bill passes, ADCNR would receive about $25 million per year to implement the state's Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies 366 species most in need of protection, including bald and golden eagles, various bat species, Alabama sturgeon, American black bears, eastern spotted snakes and gopher turtles. Additionally, this bill is expected to boost Alabama's […]
