Britt praises Senate approval of Lulu’s Law; measure moves to the House
Legislation on Shark Attack Alerts Passed by U.S. Senate A year after a teenager from Mountain Brook nearly lost her life in a shark attack in the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. Senate has approved a measure for cell phone alerts concerning such incidents. Senator Katie Britt praised the passing of “Lulu’s Law” on Tuesday. This […]
Troy Stubbs declares his candidacy for reelection in House District 31
Representative Troy Stubbs Launches Reelection Campaign for Alabama House Representative Troy Stubbs, known as a steadfast conservative voice championing District 31 values, has announced his bid for reelection to the Alabama House of Representatives. This district includes part of Elmore County. A Republican, Stubbs was elected in 2022 with a focus on maintaining conservative principles […]
House Budget Chair States Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Law Will Bring Back Fiscal Responsibility
House Budget Committee Chair Discusses Trump’s Financial Policies House Budget Committee Chairman Joe Arrington recently shared insights on how President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” policies aim to restore financial responsibility in the U.S. during a conversation with the Daily Call News Foundation. Representing Texas’ 19th Congressional District, Arrington described the legislation that Trump signed on […]
Democrats Aim for House Seat That Shifted Almost 20 Points to Trump
Democratic California Senator Jasmeet Bains is gearing up to challenge Republican Senator David Valadao for the 22nd Congressional District in 2026, as the district trends more conservative. Bains, a Family Medicine and Addiction Physician, is expected to formally announce her candidacy this month, according to reports from Punchbowl News. She’s already running advertisements urging constituents […]
Trump Suggests UFC Might Host Event at the White House
Trump Hopes for UFC Event at White House for America’s 250th Birthday During a speech at the Iowa Fairgrounds, President Donald Trump expressed his desire for the White House to host a UFC event as part of next year’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Trump made the announcement in Des Moines, where he also previewed […]
U.S. House approves President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ with the backing of Alabama GOP members
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives gave the green light to President Donald Trump’s major budget proposal, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” pushing a $3.4 trillion plan to his desk right before the July 4 deadline. The vote fell mostly along party lines, ending at 218-214. All Republican representatives from Alabama supported the […]
Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, Cautions that ‘Thousands Will Die’ if Trump’s Proposal is Approved
House Minority Leader Warns of Health Risks from Trump’s Spending Bill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed serious concerns on Thursday, claiming that President Donald Trump’s proposed “big and beautiful bill” could lead to the deaths of “tens of thousands” of Americans. Beginning his speeches around 5 a.m., Jeffries utilized a procedural tactic known as […]
After Holding Out For As Long As Possible: How Some House Conservatives Agreed To Trump’s Major Legislation
Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill Gains Backing from Conservative Holdouts Some conservative members of the House had been hesitant about President Trump’s ambitious tax and spending bill, largely because of his concerns over enforcing the phase-out of solar and wind tax credits. Initially, the conservative faction threatened to block the bill, as they had done […]
How Francis Galluppi Sold a House to Create “The Last Stop in Yuma County”
Francis Garuppi: Rising Director in Hollywood Francis Garuppi has become a notable figure in Hollywood after his impressive debut film, The Last Stop in Yuma County, topped VOD charts and made it onto several “best of 2024” lists. He’s now set to direct Evil Dead, produced by Taylor Sheridan’s Boske Ranch. Garuppi is not a […]
Alabama House approves historic $12.1 billion education budget, supports school choice and funding based on student needs
On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives approved a significant $12.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for the fiscal year 2026. This budget is aimed at increasing investments in public education, focusing particularly on school choices, targeted support for students, and new benefits for educators. The package includes SB112 and its supplementary budget, which […]
