National

CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns

Tuesday, December 31 by The Center Square

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, nationwide... Read More.

Jury instruction conference set at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial

Tuesday, December 31 by The Center Square

Attorneys are expected to discuss jury instructions Thursday at the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. ... Read More.

U.S. sends additional $2.5 billion to Ukraine as leadership transition looms

Tuesday, December 31 by The Center Square

President Joe Biden announced an additional $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine as the conflict continues ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office. ... Read More.

Despite Trump endorsement, Johnsons House speaker position remains vulnerable

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

Though many U.S. House Republicans quickly accepted President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection, a few are still smarting from the recent continuing resolution battle... Read More.

President Carters state funeral scheduled for Jan. 9

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

The late President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, will be honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025. ... Read More.

Everyday Economics: Yields rise on higher uncertainty, not bullish outlook

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, which influences consumer borrowing costs for credit cards, auto loans and mortgages, rose again last week. ... Read More.

Homelessness spiked 18% in 2024; migrants caused record rise

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

The number of homeless people in the U.S. reached the highest level recorded in 2024, as more than 770,000 people lived without housing on a single night in... Read More.

Conservative groups ask for corporate tax cut, end to capital gains inflation tax

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

The CEO of Wisconsin’s MacIver Institute and leaders from conservative groups across the country wrote to the chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee asking for... Read More.

Violent Venezuelan gangs expand reach in Gulf, southeastern states

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

Members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), have expanded criminal operations to the Gulf states of Texas and Louisiana, as well as in the... Read More.

Trump endorses Speaker Johnson to keep leadership post

Monday, December 30 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Speaker of the U.S. House Mike Johnson to keep his leadership role when a new Congress is sworn in after the first... Read More.