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January 6, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Alabama senator moves to make ‘revenge porn’ a felony

Several other states have cracked down on online sex crimes in recent years.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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Day of mourning declared for Alabama victims of New Orleans terrorist attack

An Auburn University graduate and a University of Alabama student were killed in the attack.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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JD Crowe: Happy Insurrection Day. ‘Tis the season of the treason

January 6 is one of America's darkest days. Trump calls it a "day of love." MAGA wants to make it a national holiday.

By JD Crowe | jdcrowe@al.com

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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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