Slotkin in Hot Water: Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) says she's "not aware" of any illegal orders from Trump, after a Dem video urged troops to refuse such orders (without specifying which orders). Vance calls it "illegal," Trump calls them traitors! Doug Jones Eyes Governor's Mansion? Ex-Senator Doug Jones (D) might challenge Coach Tommy Tuberville (R) in the 2026 Alabama governor's race. Early polls? Not looking good, but hey, they say he's halving the Republican lead! Alabama Education Costs Skyrocketing! House Speaker Ledbetter (R) warns the state's health insurance plan is bleeding money – $540 million in extra costs! Will that money come from teacher raises or school buses? Ouch. Virginia Men Plot Against ICE? A Virginia high school assistant principal and his brother are in trouble for allegedly plotting violence against ICE agents. Reportedly, they thought ICE was "kidnapping people." Yikes! Identity Theft Nightmare: A Minnesota factory worker's life is in shambles after an undocumented worker stole his SSN. Sadly, just one of thousands of ID theft cases hurting innocent Americans. Tragedy in Indiana: 27-year-old Jack Andrew Smiley shot and killed during an underage sex sting. He reportedly resisted, fled, brandished a weapon, and injured officers. Awful all around. Is DeBoer Headed to Penn State? Rumor mill churning: Penn State might be targeting Alabama's Kalen DeBoer if Alabama loses the Iron Bowl and misses the College Football Playoff. They'd reportedly pay James Franklin $49 million to leave!Top Headlines from the Yellowhammer State and Beyond!
