WASHINGTON — Republican governors nationwide, including Gov. Kay Ivey, are pushing the Senate to unite behind President Donald Trump’s proposed party-line spending bill that covers military funding, farm aid and election overhaul measures. Senate Republicans have so far been skeptical of a third reconciliation package. Some senators want to see more defense funding included, others […]
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Families call for more accountability at annual prison oversight public hearing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In an emotionally charged hearing, criminal justice advocates and family members of inmates in Alabama prisons detailed the mistreatment, drug problems and unexplained deaths within the system at the Alabama State House Wednesday. The Legislature’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee held its fourth annual public hearing to get feedback about the Alabama Department […]
Read MoreFamilies call for more accountability at annual prison oversight public hearing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In an emotionally charged hearing, criminal justice advocates and family members of inmates in Alabama prisons detailed the mistreatment, drug problems and unexplained deaths within the system at the Alabama State House Wednesday. The Legislature’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee held its fourth annual public hearing to get feedback about the Alabama Department […]
Read MoreUkraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia’s biggest oil refineries overnight in its latest long-range strikes, officials said Wednesday, as Kyiv deepened its economic, military and diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
Read MoreUkraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump
Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia’s biggest oil refineries overnight in its latest long-range strikes, officials said Wednesday, as Kyiv deepened its economic, military and diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
Read MoreSenate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold support
The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Blanche’s nomination to the full chamber. But resistance from two Republican senators on the committee who could block Blanche's nomination threw his confirmation into doubt.
Read MoreSenate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination as key Republicans withhold support
The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Blanche’s nomination to the full chamber. But resistance from two Republican senators on the committee who could block Blanche's nomination threw his confirmation into doubt.
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