Congress

Rep. Sewell leads 54 Democrats asking for answers on Argentina bailout

Democrats questioned the Treasury secretary about the Trump administration's $20 billion bailout of Argentina, citing concerns about election influence and farmer impact.

October 22, 2025

Southeastern House speakers seek federal relief for forestry industry

Speakers from five Southeastern states urged Congress to address non-tariff trade barriers impacting the $36 billion forestry industry.

October 21, 2025

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Sen. Tuberville’s anti-Sharia bills are “bigotry” and “unconstitutional,” CAIR says

Tuberville is “deliberately and consciously lying about his Alabama Muslim constituents,” CAIR’s national deputy director alleged.

Chance Phillips

October 20, 2025

Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal

Sen. Katie Britt called the deal “an incredible first step to end this conflict” and dubbed Trump “the President of Peace.”

Chance Phillips

October 9, 2025

Young woman with abortion pill and glass of water, top view

Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication

The representatives released statements opposing the approval of a generic option for the drug, announced by the FDA on September 2.

Wesley Walter

October 9, 2025

US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7

Britt reflected on the October 7 attack, its global impact and the alarming rise of antisemitism that followed.

October 8, 2025

Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension

“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.

Wesley Walter

October 7, 2025

Alabama’s US Senators sponsor resolution to recognize “Religious Education Week”

Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, alongside 25 colleagues, introduced a resolution aiming to affirm the importance of religious education.

Alex Jobin

October 7, 2025

Rep. Sewell releases statement on government shutdown

Sewell criticized the Republican-led Congress and Trump administration for failing to pass appropriations, leading to a government shutdown.

October 2, 2025

Government shutdown: Trump, GOP refuse to protect healthcare leading to shutdown

Democrats refused to allow 4 million Americans to lose health care coverage. Republicans refused to compromise on tax cuts for the wealthy.

Josh Moon

October 1, 2025