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National debt to increase $196 billion after Social Security Fairness Act signed

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which increases payouts to retired public sector workers and raise the national debt by at least $196 billion. ...

Trump won: Presidential election results certified

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

Congress has officially certified the 2024 election results, confirming President-elect Donald Trump as the next Commander in Chief of the United States and Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, as...

Madigans top lawyer takes the stand to talk energy legislation, conflicts

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

After a long break for the holidays, the jury in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan got back to business Monday as the defense...

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to examine New Orleans security measures

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

New Orleans' security measures for New Year's Eve and the Sugar Bowl will be examined by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said on...

Hassan touts Bidens approval of veterans bill

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan is touting outgoing President Joe Biden's signature on a bipartisan bill that seeks to improve health care access for military veterans and ease...

U.S. Steel alleges union corruption over blocked overseas sale

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

U.S. Steel said Monday that union corruption toppled the company’s overseas buyout and pressured regulators to ignore the law in the organization’s favor. ...

Trump seeks delay in hush money sentencing

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday sought to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case as he continues to appeal the guilty verdict. ...

Warren touts $1.5 trillion Buy Green Act, drawing skepticism

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

While U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has touted her recently reintroduced “Buy Green Act” as a way to boost the economy and reduce carbon pollution over the next...

Everyday Economics: Signs of slowing economic activity as jobs report looms

Monday, January 6 by The Center Square

The upcoming week is filled with crucial economic data releases that will provide insight into the state of the U.S. economy as it transitions into 2025. A mix...