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June 23, 2025

Alabama Politics

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Takeaways from AP’s investigation of US death benefits program for public safety officers

Critics say the program fails some families by taking too long to grant or deny benefits and making inconsistent rulings. Dozens of claims have been pending for more than five years and some take a decade.

By The Associated Press

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What is the ‘revenge tax’ in Trump’s ‘Big, beautiful bill?’

The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) suggests that the House version of the revenge tax would raise $116 billion over the next decade.

By Tribune News Service

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A Border Patrol agent died in 2009. His widow is still fighting a backlogged US program for benefits

An Associated Press analysis shows hundreds of families are waiting years to learn whether they qualify. More are ultimately being denied.

By The Associated Press

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Latest on Iran bombings: US signals willingness to renew talks and avoid a prolonged war

President Donald Trump's national security team spoke for him on Sunday.

By The Associated Press

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Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites gets support from unexpected source

President Trump’s authorization of military operations against Iran’s nuclear sites has drawn support from an unexpected source.

By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com

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Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville and the situational concern for the truth

Sen. Katie Britt says Joe Biden was mentally unfit for office, then endorses man who couldn't remember Capitol Police being attacked on Jan. 6.

By Kyle Whitmire | kwhitmire@al.com

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