Cali's New Maps: Newsom vs. Texas, Round 2!

California Governor Gavin Newsom just dropped the state's freshly drawn congressional maps, aiming to "END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY." Are these lines political masterstrokes or just wishful thinking? Looks like the Golden State is firing shots at Texas' redistricting game.

Auburn Kicks Test-Optional to the Curb

Heads up, future Tigers! Auburn University's going back to requiring standardized tests for admissions by Fall 2027. Remember that whole test-optional thing? Gone. They're saying it was implemented because some thought the tests were unfair to minority applicants.

"Home for All" Plan: Birmingham's Housing Hail Mary?

The Birmingham City Council just gave the thumbs up to the final phase of its "Home for All" plan. Will this actually tackle the city's housing and homelessness woes? Time will tell. Don't hold your breath.

Trump to Russia: Talk or Else!

Donald Trump's sending a message to Russia, warning of "severe consequences" if they don't negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict. He even mentioned a West Bank-style occupation as a possibility. He also said he doesn't want to have conversations about that in which "I see that a rocket hit a nursing home or a rocket hit an apartment building, and people are laying dead in the streets.”

Alabama Senate Race: Early Polls Stir the Pot

Cygnal-BCA poll says Alabama's Attorney General Steve Marshall's got an early lead in the U.S. Senate race. But, Bruce Pearl probably isn't entering it.

D.C. Crime Crackdown: Trump's Taking Charge

Trump's D.C. crime crackdown is in full swing! Over 100 arrests in a single day – everything from suspected homicide to narcotics charges and firearm offenses. Plus, 23 illegal immigrants were picked up.

Alabama's GOP Cheers Trump's D.C. Rescue Mission

Alabama's GOP delegation is all in on Trump's plan to make D.C. safer. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) put it bluntly: "Mayor Bowser has failed D.C. Thank you, @POTUS, for deploying the National Guard and for working to restore our capital to the shining jewel of America."

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.