Senate health committee leaders raise concerns about CDC upheaval
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan leader in the U.S. Senate committee addressing health policy has raised concerns about the future of key public health agencies, especially following the firing of the CDC director by President Donald Trump, which prompted several resignations among high-ranking officials. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and chairman of the Health, Education, […]
Alabama plans to challenge the State Senate redistricting decision and requests a delay while the Supreme Court considers the Louisiana case.
Alabama has filed an appeal against a federal court ruling that impacted parts of its state Senate map. The state is requesting the court to pause the order while the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a closely watched constituency case involving Louisiana this upcoming fall. In a status update submitted on Wednesday, legal representatives for Secretary […]
Alabama Senate candidates promise to back term limits for Congress
Alabama Senate Candidates Support Term Limits In the lead-up to the 2026 elections, three candidates vying for a seat in the Alabama US Senate have committed to advocating for constitutional amendments aimed at instituting term limits for Congress members. Term Limits for the U.S., a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on promoting term limits across all […]
Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows lead Barry Moore’s Senate fundraising event
After launching his campaign for the US Senate seat vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) gathered support from Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Warren Davidson (R-Ohio). “The enthusiasm we’re witnessing across Alabama is remarkable. We’re united in this movement centered on faith, family, and freedom,” Moore expressed in a statement. He noted […]
Second-ranking Senate Republican Supports Changes to Rules to Overcome Democrats’ Confirmation Standoff
The initiative to adjust Senate rules for confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees gained traction on Tuesday when Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso endorsed the process. In an article in the Wall Street Journal, Barrasso criticized the intense delays imposed by Senate Democrats and advocated for reforms to streamline the confirmation of nearly all presidential appointees. […]
Montgomery state Senate district breaches Voting Rights Act
Federal Judge Rules Alabama Senate Map Violates Voting Rights A federal judge has determined that Alabama’s Senate map infringes on the Voting Rights Act by minimizing the voting strength of Black residents in and around Montgomery. In a ruling on Friday, US District Judge Anna Manasco supported several advocacy groups, such as the ACLU, NAACP, […]
Texas Senate Greenlights New Congressional Districts
Texas Senate Approves GOP-Favored Congressional Map Early Saturday, the Texas Senate passed a congressional map that favors Republican interests, according to reports from ABC News. This new map establishes five additional districts that are expected to be advantageous for GOP candidates, which former President Donald Trump is backing in order to safeguard the party’s slender […]
Federal judge mandates a new State Senate district in the Montgomery area, excluding Huntsville.
A federal judge recently increased the scrutiny on Alabama’s redistricting efforts. The ruling indicated that Alabama’s Senate map from 2021 breaches voting rights laws specifically in the Montgomery area, but this was not the case for Huntsville. Consequently, there’s now a restriction preventing the state from utilizing the existing plans in future elections. The court, […]
Senate meeting in Alabama examines new treatments for PTSD and the veteran suicide issue
National Discussion on Veterans’ Mental Health in Alabama On Friday, Montevallo, Alabama, will be a focal point in the national dialogue around veterans’ mental health. Scheduled for 11 am, Liberty Hall at American Village will host a hearing for the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, titled “Separating Facts from Fiction: An Exploration of Alternative Therapy for […]
RNC Leader Steps Down to Start Senate Campaign
Whatley Reflects on RNC Tenure and Senate Ambitions Michael Whatley, the Republican National Committee Chairman, recently shared insights from his time in office as he prepares to transition into a Senate campaign in North Carolina. He announced his resignation from the RNC on July 31 to pursue the seat currently held by Republican Sen. Tom […]