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Judge pauses Trumps buyout plan hours before deadline

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily suspended a midnight deadline for the Trump administration's deferred resignation program, which offered nearly all federal employees a buyout before a planned... Read More.

WATCH: Rep. Magaziner urges action to protect Americans’ private data

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., called for stronger cybersecurity measures during a House discussion, emphasizing the need for immediate action from the Trump administration. ... Read More.

Washington, Maryland lawmakers propose banning credit card swipe fees on sales taxes

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

State lawmakers in Washington and Maryland are following the lead of Illinois in proposing legislation to ban credit card swipe fees on sales taxes that cost retailers significant... Read More.

Watchdog urges Congress to create plan for fiscal stability

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

A government watchdog is warning that the federal debt has reached $28.2 trillion, nearly 98% of the nation's gross domestic product, and is projected to more than double... Read More.

WATCH: Joe Rella speaks on small businesses and the maritime economy

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

Joe Rella, President of St. Johns Ship Building testified on behalf of Shipbuilders Council of America before the U.S. House this week, emphasizing the important roles of small... Read More.

Senate committee delays vote on Kash Patel for FBI director

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

Democrats appear largely united against the nomination of Kash Patel for FBI director, with the minority in the Senate Judiciary Committee deciding Thursday to delay the vote until... Read More.

WATCH: Rep. Wagner advocates for local banking relief bills

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

Rep.Ann Wagner, R-Mo., voiced her support for proposed legislation aimed at easing some regulations on local banks. Speaking before the U.S. House, Wagner emphasized that the bills under... Read More.

Trumps DOJ sues Illinois, others over sanctuary policies

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, and local officials alleging they are exacerbating a border crisis and... Read More.

WATCH: Expert says U.S. budget has only been balanced 5 times in 50 years

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

Thomas Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, testified before Congress this week about the need for financial reform in the government. ... Read More.

Trump announces commission on religious liberty, White House Faith Office

Thursday, February 6 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump addressed a gathering of the nation’s spiritual leaders and lawmakers at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, when he promised to create a religious liberty commission... Read More.