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GOP budget reconciliation bill fails in committee after fiscal hawks revolt

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

House Budget Committee lawmakers have left for the weekend without advancing a budget reconciliation package, delaying House Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., plans to have a policy megabill reach... Read More.

Texas congressman file bill to reimburse Texas for border security costs

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

Texas Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House have filed a bill to establish funds for the federal government to reimburse Texas and other states for border security... Read More.

Trump calls Comey a ‘dirty cop’ after Comey’s controversial post

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

Former FBI Director James Comey sparked a firestorm of criticism this week when he posted a picture online calling to “86” President Donald Trump. ... Read More.

Feds investigating whether Comey post was threat on Trump

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump. ... Read More.

DEA report finds fentanyl purity falling, but no less dangerous

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released its latest report on drug threats, highlighting progress in the fight against fentanyl, a powerful opioid responsible for most overdose deaths. ... Read More.

Senators urge the House to approve D.C. budget bill

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

The District of Columbia’s legislative neighbors are going to bat for it as the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have stalled funding for the nation’s capital. ... Read More.

Unclear how Supreme Court will rule on nationwide injunctions, birthright citizenship

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments over whether district judges can issue nationwide injunctions against President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Based on justices... Read More.

Significant welfare fraud uncovered during COVID-19 aid investigation

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

In a new investigation, a federal committee tasked with tracking COVID-19 assistance fraud found tens of thousands of dishonest or erroneous Paycheck Protection Program applications. ... Read More.

Supreme Court raises questions about Trumps birthright citizenship plan

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Thursday raised concerns about President Donald Trump's plan to make changes to birthright citizenship. ... Read More.

Less wind expected to help fight Greer Fire in Arizona

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A forecasted decrease in winds Thursday is expected to help more than 400 personnel fighting the Greer Fire, an eastern Arizona blaze that burned... Read More.