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Everyday Economics: How Trump tariffs could impact U.S. economy and the Fed

Monday, February 3 by The Center Square

In line with his campaign promises, President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, effective Tuesday, Feb. 4. Imports from... Read More.

Trump declares national emergency at northern border

Sunday, February 2 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump on Saturday declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Canada border, citing an influx of human and drug smuggling coming from Canada presenting a national security... Read More.

Intelligence nominees differ on government surveillance of citizens, whistleblowers

Sunday, February 2 by The Center Square

Facing uncertain fates in the U.S. Senate after tough confirmation hearings, the two nominees for top intelligence positions in the U.S. have both condemned government overreach and biased... Read More.

State roundtable centers on victims of human trafficking

Sunday, February 2 by The Center Square

While highlighting achievements and investments, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has been shining the spotlight on the individuals impacted by its work. This month, the agency... Read More.

Patel says he’ll investigate DOJ weaponization against people of faith, parents

Sunday, February 2 by The Center Square

At his confirmation hearing on Thursday, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Kash Patel, vowed that if confirmed, he will investigate and end... Read More.

Venezuela agrees to take back its citizens, releases U.S. prisoners

Sunday, February 2 by The Center Square

Eleven days after President Donald Trump took office, the Venezuelan government agreed to take back its citizens who illegally entered the U.S., including violent members of Tren de... Read More.

Coast Guard conducting deportation flights out of California, Texas

Sunday, February 2 by The Center Square

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to assist with removals of illegal border crossers. In addition to repatriating those apprehended at sea from Haiti, Cuba and other countries,... Read More.

Trump slaps tariffs on top U.S. trading partners over fentanyl crisis

Saturday, February 1 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump on Saturday moved to hold Mexico, Canada and China accountable with tariffs on the nation's top three trading partners, raising concerns about the potential for... Read More.

7 dead after small jet crashes near Philadelphia mall

Saturday, February 1 by The Center Square

All six people aboard a small medical jet that crashed Friday night near a Philadelphia mall are dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Saturday. Another person in a... Read More.

Report: Outgoing FTC chair sought Chinese companys help in case against Amazon

Saturday, February 1 by The Center Square

In the final days of the Biden administration, staff of outgoing Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan reportedly consulted with Chinese online retailer Temu about Amazon’s pricing policies. ... Read More.