William A. Read’s “Indian Place Names in Alabama” tells us that Tombigbee comes from Choctaw words meaning “box makers” or “coffin makers.” He follows the “coffin makers” line of thinking and reports ...

Currently, resisting arrest is a Class B misdemeanor under Alabama law, punishable by up to six months of jail time and a ...

Former President Donald Trump is pursuing his policy priorities on trade, the war in Ukraine and shrinking the federal ...

With D.C.'s government governed by the Constitution and the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, any Trump executive order will likely be challenged in court.

House Speaker Mike Johnson will hold a vote on the continuing resolution (CR) Tuesday ahead of Friday's deadline to avoid a ...

Lawmakers are expected to start the difficult task this week of determining which of the credits are on the chopping block to help pay for the GOP's budget bill.

President Donald Trump is expected to have a busy eighth week back in the Oval Office as lawmakers on Capitol Hill work to avoid a government shut down by Friday.

A new pro-life bill in Missouri could expand tax credits to residents who donate to anti-abortion centers, making it possible ...

A pair of CNN commentators agreed that Donald Trump's tariffs are quickly becoming a political liability.Administration officials and allies flooded the airwaves over the weekend to defend tariffs ...

Tariffs on Canadian electricity could mean higher costs for dirtier electricity in New York: A 25% export tariff on electricity from the Canadian province of Ontario – slated to take effect Monday – ...

Speaker, Trump promote funding bill  Musk is ground zero for DOGE challenges Are courts the guardrails against “King” Trump?

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey got his hackles up about money. Was it about the financial troubles his city finds itself ...