U.S. Senate

Before Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself in to a hospital for clinical depression in February, he used to walk the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits. These days, he's back to wearing the hoodies and gym shorts The Associated Press also wrote about Fetterman’s collegial relationship with other members of the upper chamber, perhaps mostly notably with Republican Junior Senator Katie Britt of Alabama.

An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol and invading the Senate floor with a knife on his hip and a gaping wound on his face.

Governor Kay Ivey and other state officials paid homage to former Senator Richard Shelby this week. The retired vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee brought billions of dollars for projects like roads, bridges, university buildings, government installations and infrastructure.

Another Norfolk Southern train derailed—this time in Alabama. The company said there is no threat to the public. Norfolk Southern said the derailment in Calhoun County, Alabama involved about thirty-seven train cars but none were carrying hazardous materials

Alabama junior U.S. Senator Katie Britt is supporting two bills after talking the place of retiring Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Richard Shelby.

The University of Alabama has announced two new initiatives honoring the legacy of recently retired U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. One deals with policy, the other is an endowment for faculty in engineering, science, technology, and math.

Republican Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt will follow her former boss, Richard Shelby, on the Senate Appropriations Committee. The outgoing lawmaker was vice-chair on the powerful committee that helps set the federal budget. Britt will serve as a freshman.

Republican Katie Britt officially takes over for retiring Richard Shelby today. But, the political landscape may change for Alabama quickly

Alabama’s newest U.S. Senator will be sworn into office next week. Republican Katie Britt takes over for Richard Shelby. The outgoing lawmaker sat as vice-chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.

It looks like motorists along the Gulf coast may get a new bridge over Mobile Bay whether Uncle Sam helps pay for it or not.