The Daily Detail The Daily Detail for 3.23.26
Mar 23, 2026
A rundown of Alabama lawmakers pushing to withhold congressional pay during a DHS shutdown. Coverage of a University of Alabama student’s tragic fall in Barcelona. State senate filibusters and bills set to return after spring break. Local debate over stopping water fluoridation. Reports on ICE aiding TSA, a DHS nomination moving forward, and international moves to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
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Withhold Lawmaker Pay To Force Shutdown Solutions
- Senator Katie Britt supports withholding congressional pay during a DHS partial shutdown to force negotiation.
- Britt backed John Kennedy's resolution saying if frontline government workers aren't paid, Congress shouldn't be either, to speed a solution.
U of A Student Fell From Barcelona Dock
- Spanish outlets report U of A student James Gracie left a Barcelona nightclub, walked to a waterfront dock, and accidentally fell into the water alone.
- His wallet floated and was found first; his body was recovered about three days after he was reported missing.
Filibuster Paused Alabama Session Over Three Bills
- Alabama Democrats filibustered three bills before spring break: a post-election audit bill, Ten Commandments display in schools, and renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
- Senate GOP avoided a cloture vote after threats from Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, and leaders plan to re-offer the bills March 31.