National

North Carolina governor’s veto blocks $227M in Helene assistance

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

Legislation sending $227 million in assistance to western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene has been vetoed by two-term Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. ... Read More.

DEA to hold hearing on plan to loosen federal marijuana restrictions

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to hold a formal hearing next week on its plan to reschedule marijuana at the federal level. ... Read More.

VA to offer green burials as part of pilot program at national cemeteries

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it would offer a pilot program for green burial sections at three national cemeteries. ... Read More.

Post-election poll shows economic confidence up; Biden ratings down

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

With the presidential election passed, American's confidence in the economy has been improving, with increased optimism and a slight increase in approval for Congress. ... Read More.

Pentagon mum after Musk calls its most expensive project obsolete

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

Pentagon officials declined to comment on Elon Musk's critical assessment of its most expensive project, the F-35 stealth fighter. ... Read More.

Mexico, Canada, China cool to Trumps tariff plan

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to hit America's top trading partners with 25% tariffs on imported goods prompted a cool response from neighbors and China. ... Read More.

Support dwindles for cracking down on nonprofit terror financing

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

A plan moving through Congress may soon revoke tax exemptions for nonprofits deemed supportive of terrorist organizations. ... Read More.

Rivian back in the drivers seat with $6B loan for Georgia plant

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

Plans in Georgia for an electric vehicle plant in Social Circle are back on track, courtesy of a proposed $6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. ... Read More.

Researcher: Four demographic groups define American polarization, elections

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

There are four main demographic groups which define American polarization and may help explain the results of the 2024 General Election, according to decades worth of election and... Read More.

Missouri legislature to tackle border security, immigration

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

Missouri state Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, plans to file bills in the state legislature to increase border security measures and ensure law enforcement agencies have the resources they... Read More.