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January 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump (R) signed into law: S. 5, the "Laken Riley Act," which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, shoplifting, and for other serious crimes. Sponsored by U.S. Senator Katie Britt's (R-Alabama) the Laken Riley Act became President Donald J. Trump's first bill signed into law as the 47th President of the United States. This bipartisan legislation is t...
January 31, 2025 - MONGTOMERY, AL - To say 2024 was an outstanding year for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) would border on understatement, and plans for 2025 will continue that trend, according to ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. Through a variety of funding sources, ADCNR has utilized more than $218 million for Alabama State Parks improvements, has facilitated the investment of more than $385 million in Coastal Alabama, and has ensured more than $37 mi...
Selecting the perfect engagement ring is a milestone in many couples' journeys. It symbolizes love, commitment, and a future together. However, the quest for the ideal ring often comes with questions about budgeting. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand featuring lab-grown diamonds, explores engagement ring options for every budget, ensuring that your declaration of love doesn't break the bank. Are There Engagement Rings For Every Budget? There is a wide range of engagement rings to suit every budget,...
America stands at a pivotal moment where strong leadership and decisive action are needed more than ever to secure our borders, protect our infrastructure, and address rising cyber and domestic security threats. The increasing flow of illegal migrants, growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and geopolitical tensions demand firm leadership at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security. Kristi Noem embodies the kind of fearless leadership that can restore order and efficiency to the...
January 31, 2025–Alabama Eagle Forum hosted their annual Policy Conference at First Baptist Church of Birmingham on Friday, January 30th. National and local leaders addressed a crowd of about 140 attendees. The Conference focused on bills and issues of importance to Eagle Forum members during the upcoming legislative session. National Eagle Forum President Kris Ullman discussed the pro-life, pro-family Executive Orders issued by President Trump in his first two weeks in office. She emphasized t...
Although Experian is the largest credit bureau in the U.S., TransUnion and Equifax are widely considered to be just as accurate and important. When it comes to credit scoring models, however, there is a clear winner: FICO® Score is used in roughly 90% of lending decisions. It's crucial that consumers understand at least the basics of how credit reports work and how credit scores are calculated. After all, a high credit score can get borrowers the best deals on loans and credit cards, potentially...
January 31, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), introduced a bill that would restrict one of the biggest magnets for illegal immigration into the United States. The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 stops the practice of granting citizenship to both the children of illegal aliens and the children of individuals in the U.S. on temporary visas, also known as birthright citizenship. “The promise of Ame...
January 30, 2025- WASHINGTON, D.C. – the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. Both U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted to confirm Zeldin. Senator Britt released a statement after the Senate confirmed Zeldin: "I was excited to vote to confirm Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator today, Sen. Britt said. "The Biden-Harris EPA instituted partisan, punitive rules and taxes that raised costs and put hardworki...
January 30, 2025–Not ‘should’ we, but ‘could’ we deport Vivek Ramaswamy? Short answer: no, not as things now stand. But, as a child of H1B parents, looking at his situation can help us understand issues that are bound to arise with birthright citizenship of all types. As to whether or not we SHOULD deport him? That’s a separate issue we’ll get to later. On his first day in office, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” T...
January 29, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today announced she will serve as Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on the Senate Committee on Appropriations in the 119th Congress. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will serve as Ranking Member of the subcommittee. The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard, U...
January 29, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – This is National School Choice Week and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) marked the occasion with a statement in support of President Donald J. Trump's (R) latest executive orders prohibiting federal funds from going to any K-12 school that teaches critical race theory (CRT) or radical gender ideology and expanding school choice for students: "I fully support President Trump's decision to prohibit federal funds from going to any K-12 school tha...
When Karen Sicner and her husband John made the decision to relocate from metro Atlanta to build a new home on a two-acre homesite in rural Sylva, North Carolina, moving closer to their daughter and her family in Tennessee was a major factor. Since then though, they've discovered that there are other perks connected to trading city life for country living that have nothing to do with getting geographically closer to family, The Daily Yonder reports. "I've been downtown (Atlanta) today and it's...
When Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States, he inherited a country grappling with the consequences of decades of unfair trade practices, particularly from China. One of the hardest-hit industries was American cabinetry, a bedrock of American craftsmanship and manufacturing. The flood of cheap, dumped, and government-subsidized Chinese imports were putting thousands of hardworking Americans out of jobs and permanently crippling the domestic market. But America had a...
January 29, 2025 - BATON ROUGE, LA. - Senior center/forward Johni Broome is back and Auburn is playing as good a brand of basketball as it has at any point in this season. Auburn defeated LSU 87 to 74 on Wednesday night. Auburn was led by Broome who scored 26 points - 20 of them in the second half – in Auburn's victory. Broome also 13 rebounds and 3 shot blocks. The win improves Auburn to 19 and 1 overall and 7 and 0 in the Southeastern Conference – easily the USA's best basketball con...
Cash management focuses on the day-to-day liquidity of a company, ensuring funds are available to meet short-term obligations. Treasury management encompasses all aspects of a company's financial management strategy, including cash management, debt management, risk management, and strategic financial planning. Understanding the difference can help you make better financial decisions for your company. It's all about knowing when to focus on the short-term and when to think long-term. Differences...
In 1955, the Ventu Park wildfire tore through the canyons above Malibu, burning nearly 14,000 acres and eight homes. The same area saw two large fires burn hillsides and homes over the next three years. There were two in the 1970s, one in the '80s and three in the '90s. This century those hills saw the Woolsey fire, one of the most destructive burns in California history. The Franklin fire, which scorched the hills just last month, has now been overshadowed by the firestorm that followed,...
Whether you're getting ready for the big game or prepping for a community tailgate, slow cooker recipes are a simple and hearty way to feed a crowd. Plus, they typically require very little effort to prepare, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time getting hyped for the football game with your friends and family. But it's easy to lose sight of your health goals when grazing at a tailgate buffet. Maybe you're trying to hit a daily protein goal or cut back on fats and sugar....
January 30, 2025 - ALBERTVILLE, AL – A day after dozens of protestors condemned ICE and President Donald J. Trump's efforts to remove illegal aliens from this country, Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL04) released a statement regarding the anti-ICE protests that are occurring in Albertville, Alabama. "As a staunch advocate for the rule of law and the safety of our communities, I find the recent anti-ICE protests in Albertville deeply concerning," said Rep. Aderholt in a statement. "While I r...
January 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) spoke during the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Tuberville -who favors Kennedy's confirmation - discussed with Kennedy the alleged harmful ingredients used in American food products and ways to Make America Healthy Again. Sen Tuberville told Kennedy, "Thank you for bringing light to what t...
January 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to quickly confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard to key roles in President Trump's cabinet. Sen. Tuberville defended each nominees' qualifications and their commitments to making America healthy, more just, and secure again. During the speech, Sen. Tuberville denounced the baseless attacks aimed at these nominees by the media and career politicians as n...
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Press release January 30, 2025 Contact: Keith Henderson, (334) 242-3471 Newly Renovated J.E. Turner Mount Vernon Public Boat Ramp Provides Improved Access to Outdoor Recreation in South Alabama On Thursday, January 30, 2025, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), Alabama Legislature, Town of Mount Vernon and Mobile County took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening...
January 29, 2025 – STARKVILLE, MS – The University of men's basketball team out fought Mississippi State to secure win number 18 for the Tide. The Tide are the number 4 team in the nation in the latest AP poll. Last night's 88 to 84 win over number 14 Mississippi State improved the Tide to 7 and 1 in the Southeastern Conference. Fifth year senior Guard Chris Youngblood was the Tide's leading scorer with 23 points – including 7 three-point shots made – both career highs. Senior Guard Mark Se...
Remote work has transformed how millions of Americans approach their jobs. While many workplaces adopted telework out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend has evolved from a rare exception to common practice. It's impacted everything from public transportation patterns to housing markets to such a degree that some have called it a "revolution." Between 2019 and 2021, the rate of people working remotely tripled to 17.9% of the workforce, according to the Census Bureau. By the end...
January 30, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate confirmed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior. Both Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) voted to confirm Burgum who was confirmed on a very bipartisan 79 to 18 vote. Senator Britt released a statement after the Senate confirmed Burgum. "I was proud to vote to confirm Doug Burgum as President Donald Trump's Interior Secretary," said Sen. Britt. "His background as an outsider and s...
With the changing of the seasons, you may also experience a change of your mood. As the days get longer, sunnier, and warmer in the summer, moods tend to get lighter and brighter as well. Conversely, in the winter, we may notice a shift towards a more down or bluer mood—a condition known as winter blues. The winter blues are very common, with many people experiencing mood shifts during colder, darker winter days. But what are the winter blues exactly? Hers breaks down the winter blues, what caus...
