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A runoff looks likely for Alabama’s US Senate seat, but who might that include?
40% of likely Republican primary voters are still unsure who they'll back.
Britt, Tuberville split on bipartisan housing affordability bill
Sen. Katie Britt voted for the bipartisan housing bill, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville opposed the legislation.
U.S. House passes GOP election bill
The SAVE America Act would require voters to prove their U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
House passes final spending package, Alabama delegation split on DHS bill
All of Alabama's delegation supported a package to fund the departments of Defense, Health, and Education but split on the DHS bill.
Patrol vehicles to AI research: Alabama set to receive $102M in earmarks from latest spending package
The Senate advanced the roughly $175 billion three-bill package Monday by a vote of 80-13.
‘Flawed system,’ Alabama leaders hopeful a reimbursement change could help struggling hospitals
A proposed change to reclassify rural hospitals under the wage index could help struggling hospitals survive in Alabama.
Isaacman confirmed to lead NASA after earning Britt’s support
Alabama’s two U.S. senators voted to confirm Jared Isaacman to be NASA Administrator on Wednesday.
Senate rejects dueling health care bills, Britt & Tuberville vote for GOP plan
The U.S. Senate failed to advance competing partisan health care bills as Alabamians brace for a spike in premiums.
U.S. House passes defense policy bill led by Rogers
The defense bill will authorize $197 million for construction at Alabama's military bases.
Fannie Mae office to relocate to Birmingham, Tuberville says
The mortgage finance provider will now have an office in Birmingham, Alabama.
House votes to repeal payout for senators; Tuberville plans to sue
Can the government search a senator's phone records without their knowledge?
Alabama’s delegation votes to release Epstein files
Alabama's delegation voted to release the Epstein files after President Trump endorsement.
Alabamians brace for higher premiums as Congress has no clear plan to extend health insurance subsidies
Without an extension of ACA enhanced tax credits, Alabamians can expect to pay high premiums for health insurance next year.
House votes to end shutdown, Alabama delegation split on party lines
Alabama's U.S. House lawmakers returned to Washington after more than 50 days for a vote to bring an end to the shutdown.
Senate passes bill to end shutdown, moves to House; Britt at center of negotiations.
The federal government is one step closer to reopening after the Senate passed a new funding measure Monday.
Britt involved in bipartisan talks on how to end the shutdown
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt is playing a pivotal role in bipartisan conversations aimed at ending the shutdown gridlock.
Colorado sues Trump administration over Space Command move
Colorado is suing the Trump administration for retaliating against Colorado by relocating Space Command headquarters to Huntsville.
‘No solution.’ Alabama WIC could run out of money if shutdown persists
Food aid for 111,000 Alabama mothers and children at risk as shutdown stalls funding.
Alabama GOP legislators urge U.S. Senate to avoid a government shutdown
State GOP leaders warn a shutdown would hurt Alabama’s workers, military families and local economies as Senate talks stall over funding deal.
A look into how Alabama leaders want to spend rural health funds
State officials weigh priorities like workforce, maternal care and telehealth as they craft a five-year plan for spending new rural health dollars.
Here’s who could be impacted in Alabama by the expiration of ACA tax credits
Premium hikes and potential coverage losses loom for more than 400,000 Alabamians as Congress debates the future of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Ousted CDC director testimony conflicts with RFK, Tuberville says it’s hard to find ‘truth’
Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez defended defying Robert F. Kennedy in a heated Senate hearing.
Britt joins bipartisan push to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism
Senators say the designation would impose crippling sanctions on Moscow until abducted Ukrainian children are returned.
Alabama lawmakers, city leaders meet with Space Command leader to discuss transition
Space Command fast-tracks move to Huntsville, promising jobs and national security boost.
House approves defense policy bill, Alabama delegation split along party lines
House passes $893B defense bill with Alabama GOP backing, Democrats split over partisan amendments.
Trump administration officials froze funds Alabama relies on. Britt pushed back.
Britt urges the administration to implement appropriated NIH funding.
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