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Alabama Basketball Climbs to No. 14 in Latest AP Poll
Crimson Tide rebounds strongly, ascending to No. 14 after decisive wins. This momentum builds as SEC play looms.
Re-seeding the CFP bracket: Miami over Alabama, shift in New Year's Day bowl games
Reshuffling the eight remaining teams in the CFP bracket as we enter the quarterfinals
Why Republicans Can’t Agree on Health Care
Lost amid the political implications of allowing certain Obamacare subsidies to expire is the fact that this is Year 17, and counting, of Republicans failing to agree among themselves on health care policy.
Senate stares down fraught health care battle with ObamaCare subsidies set to expire
Senate negotiators are set for a high-wire act on health care in the coming weeks after leaving Washington for the holidays without a resolution on the expiring enhanced subsidies, with lawmakers i…
College Football Playoff grades: Alabama earns 'A-' for rally on CFP report card
A look at how each of the eight College Football Playoff teams in action fared during the first round
Aside from Alabama comeback, CFP first round lacked entertainment
Twelve things about the College Football Playoff's first round, a weekend with one comeback, one snoozer and two blowouts.
Christmas tree farming is a growing business in Alabama
Local farms like Neely Farms focus on creating an experience with tree-cutting, hot cocoa, and rides for families seeking alternatives to store-bought trees.
As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze
With covid-era subsidies set to end, insurers that offer Obamacare have retreated from some regions, leaving consumers with higher prices and few options.
Democrats see health care subsidies leverage in shutdown deadline
House Democrats pressing to extend expiring ObamaCare subsidies are already looking ahead to a looming federal funding deadline as potential leverage in the fight. Both issues are already poised t…
Initial Impressions from the Oklahoma Game
Well, that was something. Alabama opened last night’s game looking like the team we saw in Atlanta. Frankly, they looked like an unprepared team perhaps led by a coach who had been distracted at practice. Down 17-0 in the second quarter without so much as a single first down for the offense, rallying for 27 […]
This health policy expert assesses the current state of the U.S. health care system
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation about the state of the U.S. health system as we close out 2025 with no deal in Congress to extend Obamacare. subsidies.
Alabama crashes Oklahoma's playoff party with historic CFP comeback win
Oklahoma donned 'Hard to Kill' hoodies, but it was the Crimson Tide who lived the mantra in a first-round College Football Playoff win
Alabama scores 27 straight points to stun Oklahoma 34-24 and advance to Rose Bowl vs. Indiana
The College Football Playoff starts with a rematch as the first round kicks off Friday night.
Alabama vs. Oklahoma score, live updates: Follow College Football Playoff first-round action
Trump to Summon Health-Insurance Firms to Ask for Premium Cuts
President Donald Trump said he would convene insurance companies in the coming weeks in a bid to pressure them to reduce costs for Americans who will see their premiums rise following the expiration of Obamacare subsidies at year’s end.
Some Republicans defied Mike Johnson on Obamacare subsidies. How will he respond?
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s usual calm expression hardened last week after learning that a handful of Republicans had joined a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending
Montgomery hospital sues Blue Cross, argues insurer “destabilized” Alabama healthcare, caused bankruptcy
Jackson Hospital in Montgomery is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama for an excess of $250 million.
College Football Playoff storylines: Double-duty coaches stretched thin
Plus, does Alabama's Kalen DeBoer face a must-win against Oklahoma?
Sports reporter’s 3-year-old opened door for grandpa who then found couple dead in home: report
The 3-year-old son of Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers reportedly opened the door for his grandfather, who then discovered Chambers and her husband dead in a suspected murder-suicide.
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 to establish the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will advise the governor on the progress, policy development and implementation of Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation … Continued
Debate intensifies over Obamacare subsidies and health care costs
The ongoing debate in Congress over health care costs has intensified as Democrats push to extend pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies.
AJ McCarron named head coach of Birmingham Stallions, steps back from politics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and NFL veteran AJ McCarron has officially been named the new head coach of the Birmingham Sta
Among sports crossover pols, Tuberville still standing: Down in Alabama
Listen to "Down in Alabama" wherever you get your podcasts.
Americans Facing Soaring Health Insurance Costs May Get a Lifeline in 2026, Experts Say
By Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums could still get a break from expanded government subsidies in 2026 through retroactive legislation and possibly a special enrollment period, investors,
House Republicans vote to let Obamacare subsidies lapse
A House GOP-authored health care bill passed the chamber Wednesday night but won’t be the final word on the future of the enhanced tax credits.
House GOP passes narrow health care package, letting key Obamacare subsidies expire
House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care costs for some Americans in the coming years – marking a win for leadership even as some of their own members complain it falls woefully short of tackling rising prices in 2026.
House passes GOP health care bill without ObamaCare subsidy extension
House Republicans on Wednesday passed a partisan package of health care policies designed to provide a conservative alternative to extending the expiring ObamaCare subsidies. The legislation …
Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk
Plus, humanitarian crises surge as global aid dries up.
A moderate mutiny adds to the GOP’s Obamacare woes
By now, it’s become conventional wisdom about Congress: “Moderates always cave.” The more extreme elements sometimes force leadership’s hand, but those near the political center have a tendency to lose their nerve.
Maternal health bus, midwife training coming to Alabama
A new maternal health initiative is coming to Alabama to establish a community-driven effort.
WATCH: Doctor-lawmaker blames Obamacare for driving health costs higher
House Republicans unveil healthcare bill promising to cut premiums by 11-12% through association health plans and transparency measures for all Americans, among other initiatives.
House advances GOP health care package that doesn’t include ObamaCare subsidy extension
The House advanced a GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies in an act of defiance against le…
In leadership-defying move, Republican backs Democratic push to extend key Obamacare subsidies
GOP centrist Brian Fitzpatrick dramatically stepped up his public battle against Republican leadership this morning as he signed onto a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending soon-to-expire enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding
The Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expected to expire at the end of this year, however, raising insurance premiums for millions of Americans.
Former sports reporter, husband found dead in suspected murder-suicide in Alabama
A former sports reporter and her husband were found dead in their home in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
How the long-running Obamacare fight came to thwart enhanced subsidies in Congress
Congress is poised to leave for a scheduled holiday recess without a solution for addressing the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans.
Will Congress compromise on health costs? Americans worry.
What if I told you there is a bipartisan plan on the table to compromise on Obamacare subsidies extensions?
Ole Miss continues quest for season turnaround vs. Alabama A&M
Ole Miss, coming off a self-described "must-win" victory over Southern Miss on Saturday, will strive to keep the momentum going when it faces Alabama A&M in a neutral-site matchup Wednesday night in Tupelo, Miss.
Health insurance premiums to rise as Obamacare deal remains elusive
House Speaker Mike Johnson all but guaranteed that Congress will allow the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of the year.
Trump stays on sidelines as GOP falters in push to unite on healthcare plan
Republicans have two weeks to decide on Obamacare subsidies affecting 24 million enrollees, while President Donald Trump takes a hands-off legislative approach.
‘Beloved’ sports reporter among two found dead as police investigate apparent murder-suicide
A news reporter in Alabama was found dead in an apparent murder suicide, according to authorities.
TROY’s “Start Your Business” Program Recognized Among Alabama’s Top Work-Based Learning Innovations
Troy University’s Start Your Business program has been named one of the top 17 work-based learning programs in Alabama by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.
Senate health care talks flicker to life as ObamaCare deadline nears
A bipartisan group of senators is making a renewed push toward finding a health care solution as the hour-glass winds down to the end-of-month deadline to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (A…
Opinion | Why Both Republicans and Democrats Are Wrong About Health Care
The real issue is how to address overall cost. Haggling over Obamacare subsidies or what might replace them isn’t the solution.
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
Comments from Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) reflect a brazen Islamophobic sentiment being voiced by some in the party.
Speaker Mike Johnson battles with GOP centrists over expiring health care subsidies
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a possible revolt from a small bloc of GOP centrists this week over the looming expiration of Covid-era Obamacare subsidies — which will spike premiums for tens of millions of Americans in 2026.
House GOP moderates signal they’ll fall in line with Johnson’s health plan
Vulnerable members have agitated for a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies. But that appears unlikely to happen.
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Rob Reiner Turned Political Activism Into Lasting Impact: Director-Actor Played Key Role In Efforts On Early Childhood Development, LGBTQ+ Rights
As figures including Barack Obama, Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom shared their tributes to Rob Reiner, it was a reminder that the director-actor’s impact on politics went beyond fund raising and celebrity endorsement. Over several decades, Reiner led efforts to pass an early childhood development initiative in California, and he later helped spearhead a drive […]
15 years into Obamacare, the GOP health care message is as muddled as ever
The party is again struggling to unite behind an alternative to expiring insurance subsidies used by millions of Americans.
Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare
End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say
With Obamacare subsidies set to expire, Sen. Cassidy says there is a deal to be made
Innovate Alabama can be incredibly important to our state’s economic future: op-ed
Innovate Alabama is small in appropriation but monumental in potential
Analysis | Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care
As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.
Analysis | Rank-and-file Republicans feel heat from constituents on health care
As efforts to address expiring Obamacare subsidies stall in Congress, members of Trump’s party say it’s time to find a way to help millions afford health insurance.
Week in Politics: Redistricting; Trump's economic messaging; Obamacare subsidies
We discuss the week's political news, including the latest developments in congressional redistricting, President Trump's economic messaging, and the expiration of Obamacare subsidies.
Democratic former Sen. Doug Jones launches campaign for Alabama governor
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has launched his campaign for Alabama governor.
House GOP offers health care bill without Obamacare subsidies
House Republicans offer health care bill without extending Obamacare subsidies but Democrats oppose the proposal.
House GOP offers health care bill without Obamacare subsidies
House Republicans offer health care bill without extending Obamacare subsidies but Democrats oppose the proposal.
College Football Playoff betting line movement, including Alabama at Oklahoma
SportsLine college football expert Gene Menez tracks the biggest point spread moves for the College Football Playoff
House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension
House Republicans on Friday unveiled a health care bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party, like cost sharing reductions and reforms to th…
House GOP leaders are closer to releasing health bill
The provisions under consideration do not currently include an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies.
GOP health care chaos spills into battleground midterm races
Republican Senate candidates aren’t on the same page about extending Obamacare subsidies, reflecting a broader tension that is creeping into House and Senate races.
House GOP leaders race to release health care package Friday
It remains unclear whether members will get to vote on extending the expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Obamacare Changed the Politics of Health Care
It’s one thing for Republicans to deny hypothetical care. It’s another to take this tangible benefit away.
Obamacare Changed the Politics of Health Care
It’s one thing for Republicans to deny hypothetical care. It’s another to take this tangible benefit away.
Whole Hog Politics: ObamaCare intensifies Trump slump
The latest poll from The Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago asked its usual slate of questions about voters’ views of President Trump’s job perfo…
ObamaCare impasse sets stage for January health care battle
Only a holiday miracle can prevent ObamaCare subsidies from expiring on Jan. 1, setting up a major health care fight next month when lawmakers turn their attention to a 2026 spending bill and anoth…
Republicans and Democrats can work together on healthcare, says Trump, as rise in premiums looms
President spoke at Congressional ball after Senate rejected two competing proposals to address imminent expiration of Obamacare subsidies
Sticker Shock: Obamacare Customers Confront Premium Spikes as Congress Dithers
With subsidies that give consumers extra help paying their health insurance premiums set to expire, lawmakers are again debating the Affordable Care Act. The difference this time: It’s happening in the middle of ACA open enrollment.
The year-end Obamacare crunch is yet another failure of America’s political system
Americans are being failed by their government.
Many Obamacare premiums expected to spike after votes on health care plans fail
The Senate failed to pass two different health care plans, which means premiums will spike for many people who rely on Obamacare. One breast cancer survivor told NBC News she feels caught in the middle of a political fight. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
Alabama board of education approves mandatory computer science courses
Schools have 18 months to implement the digital literacy and computer science course.
US Senate rejects dueling health care bills. How Iowa senators voted:
The US Senate rejected a bill to extend expiring ACA subsidies, leaving little time to stop health care premiums from spiking for Obamacare enrollees.
Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics
Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics
Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Expert shares best bets, predictions for College Football Playoff
College football expert Thomas Casale breaks down his picks for the first round of the CFP, as well as two futures bets for the entire playoff
Republicans block bill to extend expiring health insurance subsidies
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a motion to advance a Democrat-drafted bill to extend enhanced health insurance premium subsidies that are due to expire at the end of 2025, tax credits that …
Senate rejects dueling health care bills as Obamacare deadline looms
The result virtually guarantees insurance subsidies used by more than 20 million Americans will lapse at the end of the year.
Senate rejects ACA funding and a Republican alternative with premiums set to spike
Two bills failed to secure the necessary 60 votes to break a filibuster and advance Thursday. Congress has no deal ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to avoid premium hikes under Obamacare.
Health care costs are set to rise for millions as Senate rejects bill
The Senate shot also shot down advancing a bill that would've deposited $1,000 to $1,500 into health savings accounts, or HSAs, for eligible consumers
WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on ACA subsidies with premiums set to rise in 2026
WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on ACA subsidies with premiums set to rise in 2026
Senate Deadlocks Over Obamacare Subsidies in Dueling Votes
Republicans blocked Democrats’ effort to extend the expiring subsidies while Democrats thwarted a G.O.P. proposal to replace them with direct payments for basic health coverage.
Live updates: Dueling Senate health care plans come up for votes; US, Venezuela tensions rise
Senators will go on record Thursday on competing health care plans that try to address enhanced ObamaCare tax subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. A vote on the Democrats’ three-ye…
Republicans struggle to unite on health care as Obamacare subsidies expire
Recent weeks have showcased a free-for-all of competing GOP ideas and reinforced deep partisan divisions over the issue.
Health insurers ask GOP to fix their fraud problem — and extend Obamacare subsidies
In a last-minute plea, insurers are urging Republicans to crack down on fraud in their industry.
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.
A divided GOP forges ahead on health care message — without plan to address spiking premiums
Congressional Republicans are taking a major political gamble this week, laying out a GOP health care agenda that ignores the soon-to-expire enhanced subsidies that help tens of millions of Americans afford Obamacare — despite pleas from some in their own party.
OU football eager to face Alabama under 'Friday night lights' in College Football Playoffs
The Sooners are prepping to host a playoff game in Norman with excitement building.
Entertainment CEO with Alabama ties wanted by FBI in $30 million fraud scheme
She is known to have ties to Los Angeles, Montgomery, and Dubai, according to the FBI.
House GOP to bring vote on health care plan without ObamaCare subsidies
House GOP leaders will bring a vote next week on a package of health care bills that does not include an extension of expiring ObamaCare enhanced subsidies, as Republicans remain divided about how …
Battleground Republicans clash with hard-liners over Obamacare subsidies as party talks health care strategy
A number of endangered GOP lawmakers on Wednesday privately pressed Republican leaders to address expiring Covid-era health care subsidies — but faced sharp pushback from the right flank of their party.
House GOP erupts over health care as leaders hunt for a plan
Speaker Mike Johnson presented a list of concepts that did not include extending expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Watch live: House Democrats give remarks amid fight over ObamaCare subsidies
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as the fight over health care premiums enters a critical stage. Affordable Care Act subsidies — tax credits that help make insur…
Healthcare consolidation and rising costs happen, but Obamacare is not the key culprit
The debate over Affordable Care Act tax credits has prompted Republicans to blame the ACA for consolidation in the healthcare industry. But experts disagree about how much this can be tied to Obamacare.