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NWS cuts could affect storm-readiness in Alabama and across the country

Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.

May 22, 2025

UA student detained by ICE denied bond, faces threat of deportation

In March, Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian national and doctoral candidate studying mechanical engineering, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

April 21, 2025

North Alabama’s unions denounce Trump’s executive order eliminating collective bargaining

“This order is a middle finger to the one million working people it affects directly," said Jacob Morrison, president of the North Alabama Area Labor Council.

April 1, 2025

University of Alabama student detained by ICE as State Department revokes visas

Doroudi, who is originally from Iran, was taken from his home at 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning and detained.

March 28, 2025

Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s mishandling of classified information

"I seriously question the judgement and capacity of these Trump officials to inform and implement our national security policy," Sewell said.

March 26, 2025

Everyone is not welcome here

An "everyone is welcome here" sign sparked a national movement, but the fact is we're failing to live up to those words.

March 25, 2025

Sens. Britt, Tuberville celebrate confirmation of controversial FBI Director Kash Patel

Patel is among President Donald Trump's most controversial appointments, having faced sharp criticism from both Democrats and former Trump allies.

February 25, 2025

Tuberville “concerned” federal pension funds are being invested in Chinese companies

He called for President Biden’s nominees to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to appear before the Homeland Security Committee

September 22, 2021

April Weaver wins Senate District 14 Republican primary

April Weaver won 82 percent of the vote in the Senate District 14 special Republican primary.

March 31, 2021

Republicans head to polls in Senate District 14 special primary

Joseph Barlow, Donna Strong and April Weaver are running in the special Republican primary in Senate District 14.

March 30, 2021