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.”
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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.
Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh
Ho Nieh, Trump's nominee for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, served the agency for 23 years in various leadership roles.
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.
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.
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.
Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations
A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage.
Alabama delegation reacts to spending bill failure as shutdown deadline looms
Lawmakers clashed over the failed GOP spending bill, with Republicans demanding a clean extension and Democrats pushing for healthcare funding.