WASHINGTON — The U.S. House narrowly passed the annual defense policy bill last week, authorizing an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in defense spending. The historic and intentional increase is the brainchild of House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers. House passage marks a win for Rogers and Republicans as they work to boost defense spending under President […]
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Crickets: Trump’s jabs toward Kaitlan Collins fall flat at White House Correspondents Association Dinner
President Donald Trump used his speech to the White House Correspondents Association dinner to go after familiar targets, including members of the media and Democrats. But his attacks – ostensibly meant to be jokes – were especially biting toward CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, the Alabama native who has risen to become a prime time star at […]
Read MoreCrickets: Trump’s jabs toward Kaitlan Collins fall flat at White House Correspondents Association Dinner
President Donald Trump used his speech to the White House Correspondents Association dinner to go after familiar targets, including members of the media and Democrats. But his attacks – ostensibly meant to be jokes – were especially biting toward CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, the Alabama native who has risen to become a prime time star at […]
Read MoreCapitol Journal: July 24, 2026
Did you catch Capitol Journal this week? Alex reports from Washington on the National Defense Authorization Act, plus “Reconciliation 3.0,” the proposed Tuskegee Airman memorial and how both national parties are focused on AL-2. Jeff Sanders reports on the controversy over data centers from the national, state and local perspective. And could this be a […]
Read MoreCapitol Journal: July 24, 2026
Did you catch Capitol Journal this week? Alex reports from Washington on the National Defense Authorization Act, plus “Reconciliation 3.0,” the proposed Tuskegee Airman memorial and how both national parties are focused on AL-2. Jeff Sanders reports on the controversy over data centers from the national, state and local perspective. And could this be a […]
Read MoreHeading Outdoors: Drumming up a big game fight for much less cost
Not everybody can afford to buy a big boat or hire a charter captain for an offshore adventure, but Alabama anglers don’t need to head offshore or spend a fortune to catch giant fish. Typically ignored or even held in contempt by many Alabama anglers, black drum can provide heavyweight action for little cost. Black […]
Read MoreHeading Outdoors: Drumming up a big game fight for much less cost
Not everybody can afford to buy a big boat or hire a charter captain for an offshore adventure, but Alabama anglers don’t need to head offshore or spend a fortune to catch giant fish. Typically ignored or even held in contempt by many Alabama anglers, black drum can provide heavyweight action for little cost. Black […]
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