Immigration Enforcement: Sen. Katie Britt is leading a new bill to close a detention “loophole,” aiming to keep certain people in custody until deportation can happen, after the Supreme Court’s Zadvydas v. Davis limits indefinite detention. U.S. Senate Foreign Policy: The Senate passed legislation honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham with strict sanctions targeting Russia’s leadership, banks, and oil “shadow fleet,” with major tariff pressure on top Russian energy importers. Rural Health Crisis: A new report-style look at rural hospital closures shows families forced to choose between staying home and getting care, with insurance and access gaps driving costly moves. Public Health Alert: Alabama health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon in Montgomery’s Dalraida neighborhood, urging pet vaccination and quick reporting of unusual wildlife behavior. Corrections & Courts: Lawmakers reviewed ADOC contracts tied to prison litigation costs, including monitoring work after the Braggs mental-health ruling. Education Policy: Gov. Kay Ivey highlighted Alabama’s CHOOSE Act via the Yearby family, while UA received a “green light” from FIRE after updating free-speech policies. Local Politics: Gadsden voters have until Aug. 10 to register for the Aug. 25 municipal election. Conservation: Forever Wild moved forward on acquiring 6,168 acres across multiple Alabama counties.