Todd Blanche confirmed as U.S. attorney general in overnight Senate vote
The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early this morning.
President Donald Trump
Appeals court: Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A divided federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project.
Trump Accounts launch, giving newborns $1,000 for their future
President Trump’s administration has launched Trump Accounts, tying the 250th birthday of America to help boost financial independence for children.
Shark attack that injured Alabama teenager leads to nationwide shark alert system
The attack on Lulu Gribbin of Mountain Brook has led to the creation of a nationwide shark alert system, called “Lulu’s Law.”
America’s 250th birthday celebrated in Washington after storm delay
After an evacuation of the National Mall in Washington due to storms, President Trump helped commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.”
President Trump nominates Alabama Supreme Court justice for federal judgeship
Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Greg Cook has been nominated to a federal judgeship by President Trump.
Federal judge bars President Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has permanently barred President Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.
Investigators: Planned attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House uncovered
Law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting President Trump’s UFC cage-fighting show at the White House this past weekend, according to court documents.
U.S., Iran reach tentative deal to end the Iran conflict; Trump orders stop to U.S. naval blockade
The U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire.
Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals, including 20 in Alabama, that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information.
