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January 5, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama GOP chairman: Judge’s decision to sentence Trump ‘just plain ridiculous’

The judge issued an order setting a Jan. 10 sentencing date, although the judge indicated the president-elect would not receive jail time.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Proposed Alabama law would make using machine gun in assault, murder punishable by life in prison

Alabama state Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, has prefiled a series of bills aimed at increasing penalties for gun related crimes.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Alabama’s GOP House members expected to back Mike Johnson for speaker

One almost certain “No” vote is from Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who has said he doesn’t believe Johnson is “equipped to be Speaker.”

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Trump says Mike Johnson ‘close to having 100% support’ as House Speaker fight begins

“A win for Mike today will be a big win for the Republican Party,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

By The Associated Press

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Japanese company cannot buy US Steel: Biden rejects Nippon‘s $15 billion deal

“We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of US steelmaking capacity," Biden said.

By The Associated Press

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Justice Clarence Thomas’ ethics violations allegations will not be referred to Justice Department

Thomas has previously said he wasn’t required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by wealthy benefactors.

By The Associated Press

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