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Warren touts $1.5 trillion Buy Green Act, drawing skepticism

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

While U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has touted her recently reintroduced “Buy Green Act” as a way to boost the economy and reduce carbon pollution over the next... Read More.

Everyday Economics: Signs of slowing economic activity as jobs report looms

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

The upcoming week is filled with crucial economic data releases that will provide insight into the state of the U.S. economy as it transitions into 2025. A mix... Read More.

New Orleans attacker made scouting trips, international trips

Sunday, January 5 by The Center Square

Shamsud Din Jabbar made two scouting trips to New Orleans prior to his New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street, the FBI says. ... Read More.

Biden admin spent millions on DEI grants for K-12 schools

Saturday, January 4 by The Center Square

A new report details millions of taxpayer dollars spent on funding diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at K-12 schools around the country. Critics say such spending diverts funding... Read More.

House adopts contentious rules that make ousting speaker more difficult

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

After a brief and intense debate, lawmakers passed the Republican-proposed House rules package, 215-209, for the incoming 119th Congress Friday evening. ... Read More.

Republicans tell Johnson zero room for error after House speaker reelection

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Following a tense and interrupted first roll call, enough Republican U.S. representatives ultimately voted for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., winning him re-election in a tight 218-216 vote. ... Read More.

Gaetzs resignation read into congressional record

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Formal reading into the congressional record of the resignation by Matt Gaetz from the U.S. House of Representatives and the 119th Congress was done Friday ahead of U.S.... Read More.

Justice Department issues consent decree with Fulton County Jail

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Justice said Friday it has reached a proposed consent decree with Fulton County over jail conditions the department said violated the U.S. Constitution. ... Read More.

Congressional delegation sworn in for 119th Congress

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Five North Carolina newcomers, all Republicans, took their seats and cast first votes in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday in Washington as the 119th Congress was... Read More.

Gaetz resignation read into congressional record

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Formal reading into the congressional record of the resignation by Matt Gaetz from the U.S. House of Representatives and the 119th Congress was done Friday ahead of U.S.... Read More.