Good morning! Here’s your Daily News for Tuesday, August 7, 2018. 1. Trump slaps Iran w/ sanctions. What happened President Trump has put strict economic sanctions against Iran back into effect. The sanctions – which target financial transactions, commercial planes and automobiles, and gold – had been eased under the nuclear deal reached by President Obama. Trump did...
July fundraising reports; Parkland shooter denied proper help; State takes comments on Medicaid work requirements; Bloody Chicago.
Good morning and Happy Friday! Here’s your Daily News for August 3, 2018. 1. Cohen is radioactive. Michael Cohen, the Trump world attorney that has decided to turn on the president, was reportedly offered money to help get a North Alabama nuclear power plant approved and funded. The Wall Street Journal reports that Franklin Haney, the Chattanooga...
Good morning! Lots of stories today so pour some coffee and buckle in. Here’s your Daily News for August 2, 2018. 1. Ivey releases first general election ad. Gov. Kay Ivey’s campaign is releasing its first TV ad of the general election today. That’s right. The ads have started back. But, don’t worry! This is a nice one....
Good morning! Welcome to August. We are officially one month away from college football season. Here’s your Daily News. 1. How serious is shutdown talk? What’s happening We’re talking about a government shutdown again. Why? Because one of President Trump’s key campaign promises – a border wall with Mexico – hasn’t been fully funded and...
Good morning! Here’s your Daily News for Tuesday, July 31, 2018. 1. Shelby meets with Kavanaugh, offers support. Recess? What recess? Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby met with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Monday and expressed his support for the judge. “After speaking with Judge Brett Kavanaugh, I am confident that he is principled, intelligent, and a steadfast supporter...
Good morning! After a weeklong reprieve, the rain is coming back this week. Here’s your Daily News for Monday, July 30, 2018. 1. Doug Jones talks tariffs, Trump nominations, and 2020. I caught up with U.S. Sen. Doug Jones last last week for a sort of unintentional exclusive interview (for most of the time). Jones was relaxed and candid talking...
Hello! Welcome to another weekend edition of the Daily Digest. The worst thing about Sunday afternoons is knowing Monday morning is coming. But at least you’ll be informed as you start the week! I’m Caroline Beck and here is your Daily News weekender for July 29, 2018. 1. To Debate or Not to Debate? Democratic candidate...
Good morning and Happy Friday! Here’s your Daily News for July 27, 2018. 1. Congress: TCB Congress was taking care of business this week before leaving town for the August recess. Career Tech The House passed and sent to the president’s desk an updated and reformed Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This bill funds and supports...
Good morning! Here’s your Daily News for Thursday, July 26, 2018. 1. Davis indicted in Trina case. State Rep. Randy Davis was indicted Wednesday on bribery charges as part of the Trina Health case. Davis represents the Spanish Fort/Daphne area and was retiring from the Legislature this year. Prosecutors say he advocated for legislation requiring Blue Cross Blue Shield...