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January 17, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - A coalition of female state attorneys general and senior legal officials have expressed their strong support for the nomination of Pam Bondi as the next United States Attorney General. In a letter sent today to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, and Ranking Member Dick Durbin, the officials urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Bondi's nomination. "Pam Bondi is an excellent...
January 16, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) today, during a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing, questioned Scott Turner, President Donald J. Trump's (R) choice for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Sen. Britt emphasized her support for his confirmation. In the hearing, Senator Britt began by thanking HUD Secretary nominee Turner for his willingness to serve our nation and the American people. She also highlighted the important experience h...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced a concurring resolution expressing the sense of Congress that U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai’s closed-door negotiation regarding Annex 14-C of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is not legally binding unless approved by Congress. The resolution also makes clear the USTR nor any other federal agency can invoke the “joint interpretation” in any leg...
January 17, 2025 - FLORENCE, AL - The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the larger of the two ramps at the McFarland Public Boat Ramp facility (McFarland West) on Pickwick Reservoir in Florence. McFarland West was closed in November 2024 to replace the facility's damaged three-lane launching slab. The access pier at McFarland North will also be replaced, which may cause a temporary closure of the...
When Carolyn Thomas suffered her first heart attack in 2008, she was in her fifties, a distance runner and as fit as can be. Yet the doctor in the ER diagnosed her with acid reflux, sent her home without treatment and told her she simply needed to rest. "I felt so embarrassed for having made a big fuss over nothing that when my symptoms later returned, there was no way I was going back to that ER for help," Thomas, a PR manager in Victoria, Canada, told Reasons to be Cheerful. Two weeks later, s...
As 2025 kicks off, Instacart is spicing things up with data-driven insights for National Hot Sauce Day on January 22. Whether adding a dash of hot sauce to your morning eggs or giving your wings an extra kick, Instacart findings reveal the essential role hot sauce plays in kitchens nationwide, enhancing flavors and adding that much-desired zing to any dish. Read on for these insights and explore what was hot in 2024. Ranking the Heat: Top Hot Sauces Per Instacart purchase data, Frank's RedHot...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt's (R-Alabama) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, cleared a final procedural vote, effectively securing the necessary support in the U.S. Senate for final passage. Following the Senate invoking cloture in a 61-35 vote, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days. "This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will save lives, and it will help prevent another American family from feeling the pain Laken Riley's loved ones feel e...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The swearing in ceremony for President Trump is set to take place on Monday, January 20th, 2025 at 11:00 AM Central Time. It will be President Trump's second inauguration. And since Monday coincides with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, it will make Trump the third president to take the oath of office on the federal holiday honoring the late civil rights leader. With the other two presidents being Bill Clinton in 1997 and Barack Obama in 2013. Trump's...
Inauguration Day stands as one of the most profound traditions in the history of the United States. Every four years, on 20 January, this day serves as a reminder of the enduring strength of democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. The ceremony is a celebration of our nation's resilience, unity, and commitment to its founding principles. Since George Washington took the first oath of office in 1789, Inauguration Day has symbolized a new chapter for our country. It represents the will of...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to re-introduce legislation to repeal the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax in the Inflation Reduction Act. Sen. Tuberville has fought this burdensome regulation from the Biden administration since the beginning and joined Sen. Cruz in May 2024 when this legislation was first introduced. This bill eliminates a methane emissions charge that would impose fees or taxes on energy c...
January 19, 2025– I love it when a stupid plan falls apart. I love it even more when a stupid, asinine, unconstitutional plan, crafted by and for special interest groups and sold to the American people with a pack of lies, gaslighting and fear mongering by our Cash & Carry Congress backfires spectacularly. That’s exactly what the TikTok ban is doing. TikTok is now officially banned in these United States, contrary to the wishes of 170 million Americans. The app went down Saturday night, and reg...
The recent memorial service for President Jimmy Carter reminded me of the time in 2004 that our history and collectors’ club president, Roger, invited me at our annual banquet in Americus, Ga. to sit to President Carter’s left at the head table. I was excited at this possibility and thought ahead of time what I might say. That evening our speaker was former White House drug czar, Dr. Peter Bourne, who published a biography of Carter in 1997. He sat to the president’s right and the two men conver...
January 19, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alabama Republicans were in the nation's capital in force to celebrate the triumphal return of President Donald J. Trump (R) to the White House. While there are three official inauguration balls on Monday night celebrating Trump's return, Alabama Republicans joined their southern Republican allies in their own celebration – the Southern States Ball at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Alabama Gazette was...
January 20, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – four years ago President Donald J. Trump (R) was leaving the White House. A defiant Trump left for Florida without participating in Joseph R. Biden's swearing in ceremony. Today Trump will be participating – he will be the one sworn in. A vengeful Biden unleashed the full fury of the Justice Department against Trump. Aided by partisan district attorneys in Manhatton and Fulton County, GA, Jack Smith – the special counsel appointed by then Attorney General Me...
The mainstream media was poised, ready to pounce on any sign of weakness. Brutal cold loomed, threatening to upend President Trump’s second inauguration. But true to form, Trump Nation didn't flinch. They adapted, they persevered, and they turned potential adversity into a resounding victory. As someone who has been involved in Republican politics for 50 years and a steadfast supporter of President Trump since his legendary descent on the golden escalator, I have witnessed many historic m...
January 17, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), a founding member of the Senate Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus, applauded a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to officially ban Red No. 3 from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines. Europe has had this ban in place for years due to studies indicating that the commonly used red dyes were a cancer risk. Thie FDA had largely ignored these studies until Sen. Tuberville b...
January 20, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - weather forecasters are predicting that the lower half of Alabama - all the way to the Gulf Coast - is set to face a rare for the area winter storm that includes freezing temperatures, ice, and snow accumulations. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of this next round of winter weather. "Alabama, once again, is faced with the potential for winter weather, but this time, for the southern half of the state," said...
January 20, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Budd's (R-N.C.) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, today passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 64-35. The passage of this legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security related bill to pass the Senate in nearly three decades. The bill will be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week before heading to President Trump to be signed into law. "Today is a new day in America and a n...
January 20, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm U.S. Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody (R) to take Rubio's place in the Senate. Despite the great partisan divide that normally characterizes the Senate, Rubio was confirmed by a vote of 99 to 0, becoming the first of President Trump's nominees to be confirmed. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released a statement app...
Wade Barney wants one gift for his 75th birthday this April: An order from new President Donald Trump reducing the national monument in his backyard—again. For three generations, Barney's family has lived in Escalante, a small desert town in central Utah with fewer than 1,000 full-time residents, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. His father and grandfather herded sheep on the sagebrush-covered rangelands that are today part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, overseen by the federal B...
Whether it's for sales meetings, trade shows, or conferences, travel is important for any business. But with increasing costs and a remote work model, corporate travel has become more complicated than ever. This is why a corporate travel policy, or a set of guidelines to ensure your team is efficient with costs, understands their limits, and stays safe while on the road, is essential. But whether you're creating a new corporate travel policy from scratch or revising a pre-existing one, t...
In the ever-evolving world of bridal fashion, statement engagement rings have surged to the forefront, capturing the hearts of modern couples who seek to express their unique love stories. These bold, eye-catching pieces stand out not just for their size, but for their intricate designs, innovative settings, and unmistakable brilliance. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand featuring lab-grown diamonds, details how the trend of statement engagement rings has risen and how you can wear them with confidence...
Technology is helping some states and cities crack down on dangerous driving. In particular, traffic cameras have spread throughout the nation. These are intended to ensure that drivers fully stop at red lights and maintain posted speed limits, which help motorists avoid major safety threats. About 340 communities throughout the United States have red light cameras, and 278 have speed cameras, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Automated camera enforcement programs are not...
January 21, 2025 - The year 2024 was a violent one in Alabama. With the high amount of crime across the state, particularly, in the large metropolitan areas, local officials could not solve the problems alone. It is now up to Alabama leaders to tackle public safety issues that have not been solved at the local level. There are a multitude of reasons for the violence in this country, including what has happened across the country with new no bail laws and the release of prisoners across the...
Diet trends have come and gone over the years. Some were quirky, while others had dangerous restrictions. Who hasn't heard of a celebrity-backed liquid cleanse or the promise of rapid weight loss after adhering to strange food combinations? But which of these fads actually worked, and which do nutrition experts in 2025 firmly discredit? To help kickstart your New Year's health goals, MyFitnessPal dietitians took a deep dive into the evolving history of fad diets to see if any had merit. They...
