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Trump lashes out after sentencing in hush money case, vows to appeal

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and the New York judge who sentenced him to an unconditional discharge, meaning he won't go to jail, before taking office... Read More.

Trump sentenced in hush money case, avoids jail

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge on Friday, which will make Trump the first felon to take the nation's highest office. ... Read More.

Former president Jimmy Carter arrives in Plains, Georgia one last time

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

Jimmy Carter, the first former American president to live to 100, arrived back in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. ... Read More.

Supreme Court denies Trumps request to block Friday sentencing

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

The U.S. Supreme Court late Thursday blocked President-elect Donald Trump's last-ditch attempt to stave off his criminal sentencing, which is set for Friday in New York, 10 days... Read More.

Biden promises federal aid as wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

Three major wildfires continue to ravage Southern California as firefighters battle blazes spread by the dry, powerful Santa Ana winds that blow down the mountains toward the coast. ... Read More.

Critics of Biden admins Title IX rule change celebrate its defeat in court

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

A federal court struck down the Department of Education’s guidance on Title IX on Thursday, and critics of the changes to the federal antidiscrimination statute celebrated the action... Read More.

S&P warns California wildfires could put government, utility credit ratings at risk

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

Global credit ratings agency S&P warned California’s ongoing wildfires could put the credit ratings of affected utilities and government agencies at risk. ... Read More.

Chicago proposal would end sanctuary status for those who commit certain crimes

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

Two Chicago aldermen have proposed eliminating sanctuary-city protections for foreign nationals convicted of or arrested for certain crimes. ... Read More.

Arsonists caught on video as LA burns; half of fires historically set by homeless

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

Arsonists have been caught on camera lighting fires across Los Angeles as the city burns, highlighting the role of crime and homelessness in the area’s deadly wildfires. ... Read More.

U.S. Senate votes to consider Laken Riley Act

Thursday, January 9 by The Center Square

The U.S. Senate has voted 84-9 to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act, moving the immigration bill forward to consider changes before actually voting on the bill. ... Read More.