National

Trump appears open to boosting SALT cap to help blue states

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump is open to raising the state and local tax cap, a tax code provision that affects wealthy households in Democrat-run states, but the move could... Read More.

Legal arguments precede cross-examination of former speaker at corruption trial

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

Knowledge of unlawfulness is one of the issues that Judge John Robert Blakey expects to clarify when he prepares jury instructions at the bribery and racketeering trial of... Read More.

In chilled North Carolina mountains, white-hot heat rises on FEMA

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

As the chill and snow of a winter storm blanketed western North Carolina, blowtorch heat is white-hot on FEMA and Administrator Deanne Criswell. ... Read More.

Gas prices drop to $3.02, increases likely ahead

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

The national average gas price fell to $3.02 per gallon, while diesel increased to $3.53 per gallon. Experts say upward pressure on gas prices will likely be felt... Read More.

Consumers feeling more confident in economy post-election

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

Consumers are becoming increasingly confident in the economy, the December results rising for the fifth month in a row. ... Read More.

Experts warn U.S. financial liabilities far exceed reported figures

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

Financial experts are sounding the alarm over the federal government's practices, warning that the true scope of U.S. liabilities far exceeds what is publicly reported. ... Read More.

Trump celebrates special counsels exit before inauguration

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump took aim at special counsel Jack Smith once again after the prosecutor resigned days before Trump is set to re-take the nation's highest office. ... Read More.

Attorneys discuss issues as Madigan cross-examination looms

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

The U.S. government’s cross-examination of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to start Monday afternoon at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago. ... Read More.

Black Rock latest to leave Net Zero Alliance

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

Blackrock Inc. is the latest to announce it has left a United Nations-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), among several within one month and not soon after Donald Trump... Read More.

24 now dead in LA wildfires; red flag advisory in effect

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

At least 24 people have died in the Los Angeles wildfires, authorities said late Sunday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed an additional 1,000 National Guard members to support... Read More.