Author: 1819 Media

Alabama

• Gov. Ivey plans to sign the "Back the Blue" bill into law, providing more immunity to law enforcement acting within the scope of their authority
• New members of the BWWB vote to void the sale of assets to Birmingham
• Homewood residents start petition against Samford University development
• Jeremy Williams to expedite his execution for the murder of 5 year old girl
• Federal judge issues $417M judgement against medical company for fraud
• Mobile School board commissioner finds dangerous books in school libraries

National

• SCOTUS heard oral arguments re: national injunctions against Trump admin.
• ICE agents make 239 arrests in LA of criminal illegal aliens
• Trump is first US president to visit the country of Qatar
• TX congressman objects to reconciliation bill that has no cuts to spending
• Former FBI director James Comey in big trouble, and now playing dumb, for posting photo that calls for assassination of President Trump

Alabama

• Congressman Moore offers bill to permanently ban transgenders in military
• Gov. Ivey signs the FOCUS Act into law effectively immediately
• Gov. Ivey signs bill that bans and regulate the sale of hemp products in AL
• Heath Allbright wins the GOP special primary election for HD 11 seat
• A worship leader in Decatur, John McCall is arrested for child sex exploitation
• Madison Utilities to move forward with removing fluoride in water supply

National

• The Trump's DHS is asking SCOTUS to rule on use of Alien Enemies Act
• House speaker says Dems who harassed ICE agents will face consequences
• WI Senator is decrying the "big beautiful bill" for no cuts to spending
• Chaos erupts at hearing for RFK Jr. as he tackles bad food for youth
• Reuters reports on Chinese energy products having remote control devices that were not identified in product listing when sold to US

Alabama

• US Senate confirms Air Force Secretary who wants US Space Command in AL
• Sen. Britt weighs in on Democrats/ICE agent melee in NJ over illegal aliens
• Gov. Ivey signs the Speedy Trial Act into law to reduce case backlogs
• Democrat lawmakers accuse the GOP of ignoring or stealing their bills
• Rapper JayZ files defamation lawsuit against Mobile woman over rape claims
• Birmingham Water Works Board is now reset with new members according to new state law

Democrat

• Federal judge  rules that Trump can use Alien Enemies Act for deportations
• Trump is royally welcomed in Saudi Arabia on first day in Middle East
• Federal grand jury indicts Milwaukee judge for aiding illegal alien
• Ed Martin to work within DOJ to stop the weaponization of law fare
• NY attorney reports on Sean Combs trial and first witness to take stand

Alabama

• DOGE cutting $7.7M in federal grant money for 4 AL Universities
• A cybersecurity event affected state systems, no citizen data accessed
• Gov. Ivey signs 2 bill re: immigration, elections and non citizens voting
• Phillip Wiedmeyer appointed as Birmingham Water Works Board member
• 2 judges rule against the UMC and in favor of two south Alabama churches
• Lt. Gov. Ainsworth confirms he has no desire to run for an open senate seat

National

• President Trump heads to Middle East, Franklin Graham calls for prayer
• Dual US/Israeli citizen Edan Alexander is freed from Hamas captivity
• Federal judge rules for Trump admin. and IRS data on criminal illegal aliens
• Federal judge denies petition from CIA official getting fired by John Ratcliffe
• Acting US attorney in NJ now investigating the melee at ICE facility
• 2 groups are calling on the FDA to do another study on abortion drug safety 

Alabama

• Bill that un-bans gas water heaters by Congressman Palmer is signed into law
• Governor Ivey signs law to cut state sales tax on groceries by 1%
• Governor Ivey also makes Juneteenth an official state holiday
• A jury finds Michael Davis guilty of murder in 2023 shooting of Jamea Harris
• A man from Brent is charged with child sex trafficking, held without bond
• Comedian Nate Bargatze to perform in Orange Beach this July 16th
• Gulf Shores preparing for new music festival "Sand in My Boots"

National

• President Trump to sign EO mandating low drug prices in federal agencies
• Israeli-American Edan Alexander to be released from Hamas captivity
• Treasury secretary Bessent says progress made with China over tariffs
• DHS says arrests coming of elected officials causing chaos at ICE facility in NJ
• FBI deputy director lists various documents to be released for public viewing
• Russell Vought to step into role of Elon Musk at DOGE as Musk plans to leave

Alabama

• Sen. Britt signs onto RESTORE Act for US military refusing covid-19 vaccine
• Governor Ivey sets date of June 10th for another execution by nitrogen gas
• Lt. Gov. Ainsworth not happy with Bible teaching bill being killed by lobbyists 
• ALGOP to accept qualifying applications for HD 12 special election
• State Rep. Givan says recent BWWB vote does not make sense in light of newly signed law
• Katie Collins of Bluff Park Elementary named AL Teacher of the Year

National

• Trump announces trade agreement with UK over steel, cars, and more
• Trump nominates Jeanine Pirro to be US attorney for DC area
• Trump excited that new Pope Leo is an American, calls it a great honor
• FBI and US attorney are now investigating Letitia James over mortgage fraud
• Detroit pastor and residents testify to voter fraud in Michigan that must be stopped

Alabama

• Wife of Congressman Moore supports bill on health rights re: vaccines
• State legislature passes 1% tax cut on state grocery sales tax
• State legislature passes bill that regulates the sale of hemp products
• Lt. Gov. Ainsworth calls out lawmakers for killing bill on elective Bible classes
• Governor Ivey to sign bill that bans cell phones in public schools K-12
• Mobile mayor Stimpson endorses Judge Spiro Cheriogotis in mayoral race

National

• Trump pulls nominee for Surgeon General, replaces with Dr. Casey Means
• FBI director Kash Patel announces the arrest of 205 child predators
• AG Pam Bondi announces break up of large drug operation by cartel
• TX AG arrests 6 people including judge for illegal vote harvesting
• VA AG investigating Loudon County schools for locker room privacy issues
• Live Action releases undercover phone calls to Planned Parenthood
• 45 jurors in pool will be narrowed down in Sean Diddy Combs trial

Alabama

• Governor Ivey approves the 2 budgets for the state for Fiscal Year 2026
• The city of Birmingham files lawsuit against Governor Ivey over BWWB
• State lawmaker making push for passage of post election audit bill
• A second hearing set for May 13th in Conecuh County sheriff's race case
• Spanish Fort library board unanimously votes for new policy in line with APLS
• Sen. Tuberville says paying for  illegal aliens to self deport saves taxpayer $

National

• SCOTUS says US military can remove transgender service members
• Trump says India ready to drop all tariffs between the two countries
• RFK Jr. applauds the EO to end gain of function research in US
• Legal group sues Chief Justice Roberts for secretly working with libs
• Columbia University announces 180 layoffs after Trump admin. cuts

Alabama

• DOGE strikes agains, cutting $3.5M in grants coming to Alabama
• Congressman Moore says tariffs will help industries along AL Gulf Coast
• Sen. Tuberville re-offers bill providing more student loan transparency 
• 2 Republicans for District 11 seat in a spat over campaign donation sources
• Cullman council member Clint Hollingsworth to run for HD 12 seat
• AL Forestry Commission says fungal disease emerging in pines here in state

National

• DHS to pay for flights and offer stipend for illegal aliens who self deport
• Trump says Stephen Miller at top of list as next National Security Advisor
• Trump signs 2 EOs today re: gain of function research & drug supply chain
• Dept of Ed will start resuming student loan payment collection, and also tells Harvard University to not ask for any federal grants cuz the answer is NO!
• USDA to start cracking down on fraud within the SNAP program
• Jury selection gets underway in NYC for Sean "Diddy" Combs trial

Alabama

• SoS Allen responds to legal victory re: VCAP law in the state
• 2 University of Alabama graduates talk about Trump's recent speech
• State senate has 3 days to pass bill that regulates sale of hemp products
• WSFA News getting ratioed on FB for using term "pregnant people"
• Teacher of the Year Award to be presented this Wednesday in Montgomery

National

• Trump to unveil at least one trade deal with ally country this week
• DOJ arrests four illegals for running smuggling ring through Canada
• DNI's Gabbard says Alien Enemies Act backed by FBI evidence
• Sean "Diddy" Combs trial begins this week in Manhattan
• Former LA sheriff switches parties after being registered Democrat