7. A lawyer for the 21-year-old who allegedly threw kittens onto Interstate 65 in Alabama described his client as a good kid with an excellent reputation as the case proceeds in court and draws public attention across the state.

6. California election results remain undecided as Los Angeles begins counting ballots in the high-stakes races for mayor and governor with votes still being tallied in the complex ballot processing system that often takes days or weeks to complete.

5. Former Alabama football champion A.J. McCarron endorsed John Wahl for lieutenant governor in the Republican runoff, saying he ‘wants to pass the ball’ as the race between Wahl and Wes Allen continues to heat up ahead of the June 16 vote.

4. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) condemned violence at an ICE facility and defended Alabama security programs during a Department of Homeland Security hearing as she highlighted the state’s strong stance on border security and law enforcement.

3. Allegedly, it is a catch-and-kill operation at The New York Times as new allegations of abuse from an ex-girlfriend surfaced against Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner in the Maine race with reports of sexual texts, a hostage-style video discussed by operatives and his wife, and criticism that The New York Times coverage softened the claims in what the victim is calling a “gift” to the Platner campaign.

2. President Donald Trump brushed off a House resolution to stop the conflict in Iran, which Iran loved, while the administration continues talks with Iran on a potential deal as new strikes and Israel’s issues in Lebanon complicate ceasefire efforts.

1. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) voted in Florida after tax records say he moved back to Alabama as the residency challenge continues ahead of an Alabama Republican Party decision, with Tuberville scorning the desperate effort to question his eligibility for governor.

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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.