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January 4, 2023

Alabama Politics

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Matt Gaetz calls Kevin McCarthy a ‘squatter’ as Trump rallies Republicans

Gaetz (R-Fla.) wrote a letter to the architect of the Capitol, asking, “How long will he remain there before he is considered a squatter?”

By Nolan D. McCaskill Los Angeles Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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DeSantis vows to protect ‘free state of Florida’ from ‘woke ideology’ in inaugural speech

“When other states consigned their people’s freedom to the dustbin, Florida stood strongly as freedom’s linchpin,” said DeSantis.

By Emily L. Mahoney Tampa Bay Times (TNS) and Tribune Media Services

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GOP’s Kevin McCarthy fails to be elected House leader as chamber adjourns for the day

He's the first House speaker nominee in 100 years to fail to win the gavel from his fellow party members.

By The Associated Press

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Katie Britt sworn in as Alabama’s newest U.S. Senator, with ‘day one’ plans, priorities

Britt, who is the first elected woman from Alabama to serve in this position, took office Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

By Sarah Swetlik | sswetlik@al.com

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Tommy Tuberville: Damar Hamlin hit ‘opens your eyes to how brutal this sport is’

"We’re praying for him," said the Alabama senator and former Auburn football coach. "And. hopefully, he fights through this."

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Alabama’s Mike Rogers ‘promised’ committee bans for those who don’t vote Kevin McCarthy speaker

Rogers, R-Saks, reportedly said his warning was more than a threat.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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