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SF county supervisor calls for mass arrests, detox, and treatment of homeless drug users

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

San Francisco County Supervisor Matt Dorsey, a Democrat and former addict, is calling for “mass arrests, detox, and treatment” of open-air, often homeless drug users in his district.... Read More.

Three Republicans jeopardized Johnsons re-election as speaker; two changed minds

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Three Republican holdouts appeared to block the re-election U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., during the first round of voting, but two changed their minds in time for... Read More.

White House says no to raising flags for Trumps inauguration

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

The White House has no plans to raise U.S. flags flying at half-mast across the country as a result of former President Jimmy Carter's death for President-elect Donald... Read More.

Three recalcitrant Republicans jeopardize Johnsons re-election as speaker

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Three Republican holdouts are standing in the way of the re-election of U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. ... Read More.

Committee recommends more scrutiny of Ogles campaign contributions

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

The Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics said in a report there is "substantial reason" to believe that U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., "omitted or misrepresented required... Read More.

Attorneys discuss jury directions with judge at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

Judge John Robert Blakey has reviewed jury instructions with federal prosecutors and defense attorneys at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ... Read More.

U.S. gas prices expected to drop nationwide in 2025

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

For American drivers, 2025 is poised to bring continued relief at the pump, marking the third consecutive year of gas price drops. Experts predict the national average per... Read More.

Biden blocks Nippon’s U.S. Steel buyout

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

President Joe Biden blocked a $14.9 billion buyout of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel on Friday. ... Read More.

Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Friday, January 3 by The Center Square

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Friday recommending updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages. ... Read More.

Carville says he was wrong, Trump won election on economy

Thursday, January 2 by The Center Square

Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville said Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in November with messaging on the top issue for voters: The economy. ... Read More.