National

Poll: 28% of Democrats say U.S. better off if Trump were assassinated

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

More than a quarter of Democrats in a new poll said America would be better off if former President Donald Trump had been killed in Sunday's assassination attempt. ... Read More.

Republicans, Democrats at odds over IVF bill

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

Senate Democrats voted Tuesday in favor of S 4445, filed by U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-IL, which refers to “reproductive technology treatments or procedures ...' ... Read More.

Veteran funding bill clears U.S. House

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

A plan to cover a $3 billion budget shortfall in the Department of Veterans Affairs cleared a significant hurdle on Tuesday night. ... Read More.

Fed announces cut to federal interest rate

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%. ... Read More.

Department of Justice files $100M lawsuit for Baltimore bridge collapse

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit in Maryland against the owners of the cargo ship Dali that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key... Read More.

Marylands Rep. Andy Harris tapped as chair of House Freedom Caucus

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

The U.S. House Freedom Caucus chose Maryland Rep. Andy Harris as chairman following the resignation of outgoing Virginia Rep. Bob Good. ... Read More.

Georgia poll shows Republican unity; candidates statistically tied

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

Former President Donald Trump remains statistically tied with Vice President Kamala Harris in only the second Georgia poll since last Tuesday’s presidential debate. ... Read More.

Cruz: Hate manifesting right here during hearing on campus antisemitism

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

At a Senate Judiciary hearing on “the tide of hate crimes in America,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, blasted pro-Hamas rioters and Democrats for allowing antisemitism to skyrocket... Read More.

Report of explosives found near Trump rally false, police say

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

The Nassua County Police Department debunked in a statement Wednesday morning initial media reports that explosives were found at a Trump rally. ... Read More.

FACT CHECK: Senate Dems say they voted for pro-IVF bill that doesn’t mention IVF

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted for a bill claiming it protects in vitro fertilization (IVF). Because 44 Republicans voted against it, multiple media outlets claimed they oppose... Read More.