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Jury begins deliberations in Greenpeace trial

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

A jury of nine heard closing arguments Monday in the civil trial between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace over the Dakota Access Pipeline, taking up deliberations after a final... Read More.

Facilities closing in Texas after Trump closes border, illegal entries plummet

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

Federal and state facilities used to detain and process illegal border crossers have closed in Texas due to President Donald Trump’s border security policies that dramatically reduced illegal... Read More.

Trump says Iran will ‘be held responsible’ for future Houthis attacks

Tuesday, March 18 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran that it will “be held responsible” for future attacks from the militant terrorist group, the Houthis. ... Read More.

Gender expansive students to be protected class under bill advancing in WA

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

A bill that would add several protected classes to nondiscrimination provisions that apply to public schools in Washington state, received a public hearing Monday in the House Education... Read More.

Las Vegas university targeted in probe into DEI policies

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is among the 45 universities being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for race-based programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. ... Read More.

LA officials report decreases in homicides, other crimes

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

The number of Los Angeles homicides dropped 14% in 2024 from the previous year, officials announced Monday. ... Read More.

FAA permanently restricts helicopter traffic near Reagan airport

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

The Federal Aviation Administration will be permanently restricting nonessential helicopter operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in response to January’s mid-air collision over the Potomac River involving... Read More.

Everyday Economics: The week ahead in economic data

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

This week’s economic calendar is packed with key reports and influential Fed speeches – and all eyes will be on the Fed’s decision at the Federal Open Market... Read More.

White House justifies deportations to El Salvador; prepared to face court

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

Ahead of a court hearing Monday afternoon, the White House continues to defend its decision to violate a court order and deport hundreds of criminal foreign nationals to... Read More.

Feds pause $32 million in grants to Denver, investigate migrant shelters

Monday, March 17 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter last week warning the City and County of Denver that it might revoke millions in funding unless the municipality... Read More.