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January 30, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Trump suggests FAA diversity policy responsible for Washington plane crash

“The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental and physical conditions," Trump said.

By The Associated Press

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What do Alabama state senators do for a living? Here’s how much money they make

Legislators receive an annual salary based on the median household income in the state. And most have jobs other than their elected positions.

By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com

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Huntsville Real Time News

Activists protest ICE, Trump in Albertville: ‘Immigrants make America great’

The Alabama city became a breeding ground for anti-immigrant sentiment after Haitian migrants were photographed being bused to poultry plants.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Is the US spending $50 million for condoms for Hamas? Here are the facts behind White House claim

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, called the alleged aid “a preposterous waste of taxpayer money.”

By The Associated Press

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Gulf Shores: New high school will be safe despite practice facility collapse

“We understand that an incident like this raises questions and concerns about the safety of this facility,” read a statement released by city officials.

By Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.com

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Trump signs Katie Britt sponsored Laken Riley Act as his first law after taking office

The act requires immigration authorities to detain undocumented migrants that commit theft-related and other crimes.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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