Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal
Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P
Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400
Lawmakers are moving closer to setting clear rules for crypto, but not everyone agrees on what those rules should be. A new proposal aims to settle a fight between banks and crypto companies over rewards tied to stablecoins—digital money designed to keep a steady value. Under the plan, crypto firms
Law Day falls on May 1 each year. It reminds people that rules, not individuals, guide the nation. The idea began in 1958 with President Eisenhower and was made official by Congress a few years later. He wanted to show that fairness, rights, and the rule of law are what set America apart. The core
Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of
Lawmakers squared off this week over future funding for the nation’s main pollution watchdog, the EPA. Democrats argued the agency is abandoning its job to keep air and water clean, warning that half-funding requests would gut state programs that test wells, treat wastewater, and track cancer-causin
Alabama faces a chance of strong storms tonight. The National Weather Service says most of the state could see severe weather from 5 p. m. Tuesday to 4 a. m. Wednesday. A Level 2 risk means scattered thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and high winds are possible. Only the coast and a small sou
Alabama residents should stay alert as the state faces a series of storms that could bring strong winds, hail, and even tornadoes over the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 1 (marginal) warning for parts of southwest Alabama on Sunday. While the threat is low, isolat
Alabama is in for a wet and wild weekend as weather patterns shift, bringing storms and steady rain across the state. While severe storms are possible on Friday, the situation has changed slightly. Most of western Alabama now faces a low-level storm risk, meaning isolated severe weather could pop up
