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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.

October 1, 2025

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.

July 24, 2025

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.

July 16, 2025

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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.

May 5, 2025

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.

April 24, 2025

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.

April 22, 2025

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.

January 30, 2025

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.

January 22, 2025