Jefferson County GOP Straw Poll: Hudson, Palmer Lead

0:00It's April 27th. Welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. Senator Tommy Tuberville is fired up after the third assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, demanding Democrats quit blocking funding. For the Department of Homeland Security, he's saying their delays are leaving key agencies high and dry at a dangerous time. Democrats have stalled this funding package for months, pushing hard for changes to immigration enforcement before they sign off. That means no full support yet. For the Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and others caught in the Congressional gridlock. Lawmakers like Tuberville highlighted a gunman arrested at the White House Correspondence Dinner on Saturday night, stressing the urgent need for better national security. He's pointing to real threats from psychopaths targeting leaders and everyday folks who love freedom. On social media, Tuberville called out the hold of amid wildfires, torching thousands

1:02of homes, tornadoes ripping through the Midwest, and floods wiping, out bridges and roads. Republicans aren't waiting around. They're eyeing budget reconciliation to push through funding for homeland security and customs and border, protection by June 1st. This push comes as Tuberville runs for Alabama Governor, turning up the heat on stalled bills that could save lives from disasters and violence alike. Stay tuned as Congress scrambles toward that deadline.