7. The convential wisdom that the party of the president will lose midterms may be being questioned after a new poll shows Americans trust Republicans more than Democrats on key issues of the economy, tariffs, and immigration; as a New York Times opinion piece suggests Democratic electoral strategy is not that good; and Elon Musk is donating $10 million to a GOP candidate in Kentucky.

6. A Fox News survey of almost 20 Democrats potentially running for president in 2028 found only one willing to state that a man cannot become a woman, highlighting deep divisions within the party on gender identity issues and a disconnect from normal Americans.

5. President Donald Trump is warning Denmark that the U.S. can no longer think purely in terms of peace while pushing for control over Greenland, and that he no longer has to after losing the Nobel Peace Prize.

4. An Alabama police chief called for “accountability” over unverified social media crime posts that spread fear, urging verification before sharing to prevent panic and misinformation in communities.

3. The Alabama Education Association is openly scoffing at Governor Kay Ivey’s proposed 2% pay raise for teachers, calling it insufficient amid rising costs and demanding more substantial increases to retain educators.

2. The Justice Department is looking at charging failed journalist Don Lemon, and others in connection with an anti-ICE riot inside a church in Minnesota during the Renee Good shooting fallout; Lemon claimed some religious groups show entitlement and white supremacy after he realized he had legal exposure; and agitators promise to continue these tactics.

1. President Donald Trump issued a complete endorsement of Barry Moore in Alabama’s open U.S. Senate race; Moore described the behind-the-scenes account and expressed honor after the announcement, but Attorney General Steve Marshall vowed not to back down despite the endorsement (ditto for Jared Hudson); but many expect the Trump support to change the race dramatically.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.