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.
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White House announces intent to nominate Alabamians to U.S. district courts
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate a slate of judicial nominees to Alabama federal district courts.
August 13, 2025
Rep. Sewell cosigns amendment to limit presidential immunity
Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts.
New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill”
A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill.
How Trump’s proposed federal budget would reshape Alabama
Trump’s budget proposal would cut or eliminate many Alabama programs, while increasing DOD and DHS funding by over $155 billion.
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
“Trump has made it clear in his agenda that billionaires like Elon Musk are rewarded and Alabama communities like the one here Fort Deposit foot the bill,” Sewell said.
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Trump announced on Truth Social Monday night that he’ll deliver commencement addresses at the University of Alabama and West Point.
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt
This bipartisan legislation represents the most substantial reform in immigration enforcement and border security in nearly three decades.
January 30, 2025
Police: Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 rioters means “politics more important than policing”
Police unions and the chief of the Capitol Police condemned Trump's pardons of the violent felons who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.