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USDA reverses use of taxpayer dollars to fund solar panels on farmland

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will no longer subsidize large-scale solar projects placed on farmland or use solar panels manufactured by foreign adversaries in any agency projects, according to a news release Tuesday. ... Read More.

Security clearances of 37 former, current intel professionals revoked

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

The security clearances of 37 former and current intelligence professionals have been revoked, citing abuse of intelligence information, the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced. “Being entrusted with... Read More.

Major U.S. retailer reverses course on tariffs, says prices will go up

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

A major U.S. retailer that previously said tariffs wouldn't increase prices reversed course on Tuesday, with officials saying they expect "modest" price increases for some products. The home-improvement retailer... Read More.

Some Russia-Ukraine questions answered Tuesday, more remain

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

The White House has helped open the channels of communication between Russia, Ukraine and the rest of Europe, but the details of any resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war remain murky. ... Read More.

30 charged in TdA drug trafficking, murder-for-hire and firearms offenses

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

As part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to pursue violent criminal foreign nationals, two federal indictments were made public charging 30 people, including several alleged leaders and members of Tren de Aragua (TdA). The Trump administration designated the violent Venezuelan gang as a... Read More.

Book: Foreign countries pose greatest threat to free speech on college campuses

Tuesday, August 19 by The Center Square

A senior scholar at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression argues in her new book that the greatest threat to free speech in higher education is from foreign countries, with many American schools “compromising their values for financial gain and global partnerships.” ... Read More.