U.S. Government News Archives - Dale County Chronicle

State Continues Prison Oversight Pilot Program as Legislative Reforms Fail and Federal Department of Justice Ends Lawsuits, Increased Scrutiny of Tutwiler Prison

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY— Alabama officials are lauding a new step toward increasing transparency within its correctional system by continuing with a prison oversight pilot program, even …

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A Conversation with Congressional Candidate David Matthews

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

The Dale County Chronicle spoke at length with candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, David Matthews. We spoke about his upbringing and early years in college, and his time working …

Court Cases / General News / Legal News / SNAP Food Stamps / Social Assistance/Public Aid Programs / State News / U.S. Government News

Sweet Victory? Court Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Candy and Sugary Drinks

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Editor-in-Chief, Dale County Chronicle WASHINGTON, D.C.—A federal judge has ruled that the federal government cannot prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to …

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U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Own Decision, Allows Alabama to Use 2023 Congressional District Map Courts Declared Discriminatory. Here’s all you need to know.

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map drawn by the Alabama Legislature for the 2026 …

Secret Service Fatally Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House Checkpoint

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle An armed suspect was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service officers Saturday evening after authorities said the individual opened fire near a security …

Elections / Governor / State News / U.S. Government News / U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Ivey Amends Special Primary Election Proclamation Amid Congressional Map Uncertainty, Says She ‘Remains Hopeful’ Supreme Court Will Allow State to Proceed with Previous Map

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

MONTGOMERY—Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday amended her proclamation for Alabama’s Aug. 11 Special Primary Election as the state awaits a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding which congressional district …

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Career Prosecutor Thomas R. Govan Jr. Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY—Career prosecutor Thomas R. Govan Jr. was officially sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama on May 29, …

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Federal Court again Blocks Alabama Congressional Map it Declared Discriminatory as Redistricting Battle Heads Back to Supreme Court for Fourth Time

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A three-judge federal panel has blocked Alabama from using a congressional redistricting plan that Republicans hoped would reshape one of the state’s key U.S. …

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Secret Service Fatally Shoots Armed Suspect at White House Checkpoint

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle An armed suspect was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service officers Saturday evening after authorities said the individual opened fire near a security …

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Ivey reverses course, calls special session amid ongoing redistricting battle following Supreme Court ruling

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has reversed course less than 24 hours after saying she would wait for the Supreme Court to hear Alabama’s …

State News / U.S. Government News / U.S. Supreme Court

Alabama Leaders Praise Supreme Court’s Decision to Gut Voting Rights Act, Prompting New Legal Fight Over Congressional Maps & Raising Questions about Future of Historic Law that Protected Black Voters’ Rights

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle A landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to have far-reaching implications for voting rights and redistricting nationwide, including in Alabama, where …

Court Cases / Legal News / U.S. Government News

Southern Poverty Law Center Faces Federal Scrutiny Tied to Informant Program

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

Dale County Chronicle MONTGOMERY—The Southern Poverty Law Center is facing a federal criminal investigation tied to its past use of paid informants to monitor extremist groups, according to multiple reports …

National News / U.S. Government News

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Exits Trump Cabinet Amid Investigations

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

Dale County Chronicle WASHINGTON—U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down from her position in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet following a series of misconduct allegations and an ongoing federal investigation. …

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Bipartisan Group Introduces Bill Aimed at Closing Legal Loophole in Child Exploitation Prosecutions

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing new legislation aimed at strengthening federal laws related to child …

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Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi after Controversial and Contentious 14-Month Tenure

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 - by Jeffrey Devine - Leave a Comment

By Jeff Devine, Dale County Chronicle WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has removed Pam Bondi from her position as U.S. attorney general, ending a tenure marked …