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Trump Gets Shout-Out from Alabama Senators

Senators Tuberville and Britt are putting the heat on, urging former President Trump to axe what they're calling pro-union giveaways in Uncle Sam's construction projects. They say it's all about fairness!

Coke & Cane Sugar: Trump Claims Victory?

Former President Trump's declaring a sweet victory – he says Coca-Cola's going back to real cane sugar! But hold your horses, folks, because Coke HQ hasn't confirmed the buzz just yet.

Library Showdown in Alabama

Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl's drawing a line in the sand for public libraries. Toe the line on gender ideology content (as decided by Republicans) or risk losing state funding. Trump's tough stance on these issues seems to be the inspiration.

Senate Slams the Brakes on Foreign Aid

The U.S. Senate just went full-throttle on former President Trump's $9 billion clawback bill! After some dramatic late-night votes, $7.9 billion's getting slashed from foreign aid and $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Ouch, NPR and PBS!

Body Cam Footage Fight

State Rep. David Faulkner wants the ALEA to release the body cam footage of the Jabari Peoples shooting to his family ASAP. Governor Ivey responded, praising ALEA but staying mum on the footage release.

BBQ Bust! ICE Raids Alabama Restaurant

An Alabama BBQ joint's in hot water! ICE raided the restaurant, alleging it's part of a huge scheme called "Pedro's People" involving smuggled undocumented workers and serious financial fraud. It was also the only non-Mexican restaurant raided amid allegations of Paycheck Protection Program fraud.

Epstein Investigations Spark Political Fireworks

Republicans are uniting behind legislation related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations, but accusations of political maneuvering are flying. Some are saying Democrats are milking the issue and Trump makes it all way worse by acting sus.

Dale Jackson's Take

Get your daily dose of Alabama insight from Dale Jackson, a thought leader for Yellowhammer News. Tune in to his talk show weekdays on WVNN from 5-9 a.m.