National

Nevada senators, colleagues urge Trump to reverse VA layoffs

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto, both D-Nevada, and their Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, asking him not... Read More.

Congressmen open investigation into militarys airspace use

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

A pair of congressmen are opening an investigation into the military’s use of airspace in the National Capital Region in response to January’s deadly air tragedy that claimed... Read More.

Jury begins deliberations in Greenpeace trial

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

A jury of nine heard closing arguments Monday in the civil trial between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace over the Dakota Access Pipeline, taking up deliberations after a final... Read More.

Facilities closing in Texas after Trump closes border, illegal entries plummet

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

Federal and state facilities used to detain and process illegal border crossers have closed in Texas due to President Donald Trump’s border security policies that dramatically reduced illegal... Read More.

Trump says Iran will ‘be held responsible’ for future Houthis attacks

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran that it will “be held responsible” for future attacks from the militant terrorist group, the Houthis. ... Read More.

Gender expansive students to be protected class under bill advancing in WA

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

A bill that would add several protected classes to nondiscrimination provisions that apply to public schools in Washington state, received a public hearing Monday in the House Education... Read More.

Las Vegas university targeted in probe into DEI policies

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is among the 45 universities being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for race-based programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. ... Read More.

LA officials report decreases in homicides, other crimes

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

The number of Los Angeles homicides dropped 14% in 2024 from the previous year, officials announced Monday. ... Read More.

FAA permanently restricts helicopter traffic near Reagan airport

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

The Federal Aviation Administration will be permanently restricting nonessential helicopter operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in response to January’s mid-air collision over the Potomac River involving... Read More.

Everyday Economics: The week ahead in economic data

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

This week’s economic calendar is packed with key reports and influential Fed speeches – and all eyes will be on the Fed’s decision at the Federal Open Market... Read More.