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January 25, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Jeff Sessions: Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson among Alabama’s ‘greatest mayors’

Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he does not plan to get involved in the 2025 mayoral race in Mobile.

By John Sharp | jsharp@al.com

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Alabama military officials, personnel await expected transgender service ban

Transgender military service members could be facing a ban soon under a new Trump administration policy.

By Hannah Denham | hdenham@al.com

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Whitmire: January 6 isn’t real if Tommy Tuberville didn’t see it

Republican lawmakers say violence against police on January 6 didn't happen.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Republicans pushed back questions about Hegseth's qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

By The Associated Press

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Trump suggests ‘maybe getting rid of FEMA,’ leaving disaster relief up to states

“When North Carolina gets hit the governor takes care of it. When Florida gets hit the governor takes care of it, meaning the state takes care of it,” he said.

By Stephanie Lai and Akayla Gardner Bloomberg News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

Her goals were far ranging — just the like responsibilities of the agency she inherited.

By The Associated Press

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