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White House touts feverish first month, success on immigration

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

Several key advisers in the Trump administration joined White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Thursday to publicize the administration’s actions in its first month, including a long-time high...

WA Supreme Court narrows CARES Act, sides with landlords to speed up evictions

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the CARES Act’s 30-day eviction notice requirement for subsidized housing only applies to instances of nonpayment of rent. ...

Trump pushes for balanced federal budget, a potentially historic feat

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump on Thursday said again that he wants a balanced budget, pushing Congress to do something that it hasn't done in two decades. ...

Helene: More than 2,000 households still in FEMA transitional housing

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

More than 2,000 households remain in FEMA transitional housing as western North Carolina this weekend begins its 22nd week of recovery from Hurricane Helene. ...

Kash Patel narrowly confirmed as head of FBI; two Republicans voted no

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

After weeks of delays, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kashyap “Kash” Patel as head of the FBI in a 51-49 vote Thursday afternoon, barely approving the last of President...

Pentagon looks to offset $50B in spending for Trump priorities

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country...

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection in 2026

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

Republican Senator from Kentucky and long-time Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection when his current term ends in 2026. ...

Nevada Democrat introduces bill to expand IVF access

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

Nevada Democrats introduced Senate Bill 217 Wednesday to expand in vitro fertilization. IVF...

Rubio designates multiple cartels, gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

Thursday, February 20 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday formally designated several transnational criminal organizations as a foreign terrorist organizations. ...