Mobile archbishop backs Pope Leo after Trump criticism
Rivituso joined U.S. bishops defending Pope Leo’s moral authority after President Donald Trump’s criticism sparked a global dispute.
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Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole
The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal.
Rep. Sewell announces winner of Alabama’s 7th District art competition
Ninth grader Eden Smith won Alabama’s 7th District art competition, earning a yearlong display of her work in the U.S. Capitol.
April 14, 2026
University of Alabama students publish independent magazines after anti-DEI cancellations
The new magazines were funded and published after the University of Alabama cancelled two student-run magazines last year.
Sen. Britt touts increased funding for Mobile Bay dredging projects
The boost for Mobile Bay dredging also raised hopes for cleaner sediment disposal, balancing port growth with pressure to protect the ecosystem.
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran.
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Federal funds were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties to upgrade equipment for first responders and a college nursing program.
April 8, 2026
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
The Alabama congresswoman will discuss the impact of more than $8 billion in federal funds and brief legislators on recent congressional developments.
April 7, 2026
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
A rightwing X account tried to embarrass Alabama's U.S. Representative Shomari Figures. It failed.
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
U.S. Representative Terri Sewell introduced bipartisan legislation to fix outdated Medicare payment formulas threatening the survival of rural hospitals.
April 2, 2026