National

From Mexico to Knoxville, five cartel leaders wanted in drugs, weapons conspiracy

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

Despite many arguing the border crisis is over because illegal entries at the southwest border have dropped to their lowest level in recorded history, border-related and cartel crime is flourishing throughout the U.S. ... Read More.

Trump administration pushes to remove noncitizen Medicaid enrollees

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

The Trump administration is cracking down on noncitizens receiving Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program benefits, according to an announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ... Read More.

Report warns U.S. national debt predicted to pass $53 trillion by 2035

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

By fiscal year 2035, the national debt is set to surpass $53 trillion, or 120% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, according to a new estimate by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. ... Read More.

Lawmakers, policy groups react to social media warning suit

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

Bill sponsors and public interest groups have been quick to respond to a lawsuit filed last week against Colorado, challenging a new law that would require social media platforms to regularly send pop-up notifications to minors using their sites. ... Read More.

Federal government spending big on healthcare plans that aren’t being used

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

A new report raises concerns about taxpayer waste in federal healthcare programs, as studies show billions of dollars in subsidies and benefits may not be reaching patients, and seniors face the steepest Medicare premium hikes in nearly a decade. ... Read More.

Crypto companies ask Trump to block bank data fees

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

Crypto and fintech leaders want President Donald Trump to stop banks from imposing new charges on customer data access, warning that such fees could curb innovation and limit choice. ... Read More.

Think tank, election attorney support Trump’s vow to end mail-in voting

Wednesday, August 20 by The Center Square

While most Democrats are opposed, President Donald Trump’s vow to end mail-in voting, which he says is ripe for fraud, has been met with approval from both an election attorney as well as the America First Policy Institute. ... Read More.

Pacific region sees higher inflation than national average

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

Inflation in the Pacific region was higher than the national average in July due to larger annual gains, according to a report from Common Sense Institute Oregon. ... Read More.

California schools protect students from ICE agents

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

California schools are providing resources for students if immigration officials visit their campus. As students get ready to go back to school, Southern California schools are taking proactive measures... Read More.

Legislative committees advance CA redistricting legislation

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

Legislators, taxpayers and others debated passionately Tuesday for several hours as Democratic-led election committees in the California Assembly and Senate advanced congressional redistricting legislation. The bills making up the... Read More.