Congress Resumes Work and Strong on Shutdown Politics

Alabama

• Governor Ivey says recent government shutdown was reckless 
• Congressman Strong heads to DC thrilled to be back working in Congress
• 2 conservative groups in AL applaud senate deal closing loophole on hemp
• Mobile sheriff says Aniah's law is working to keep public safe
• A dog attack in Cullman county severely injures 9 year old girl
• State senator wants legislature to consider outcome based funding model for universities and colleges in the state

National

• The US mint has made last penny in PA, still legal tender , just not produced
• The government shutdown has ended after President Trump's signature
• FBI announces halt to China precursors sent to Mexico make fentanyl
• Former chief of staff to CA Governor Newsom indicted for corruption
• DHS wants to question Staffer to US Senator who posed as lawyer to ICE
• Federal judge in IL prepares to release 3K illegals detained by ICE operation
• Epstein emails released by Dems make mention of Trump, President calls it deflection from the failure of the government shutdown