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New bill would address Syrian terrorism threats

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

A new bill has been filed to enhance counterterrorism measures to respond to terrorism threats posed by Syria as a House committee report highlights Islamic jihad threats have... Read More.

Judge blocks Trumps plan to freeze federal aid

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's plan to freeze federal aid while reviewing the spending to make sure it complies with his vision for the... Read More.

Expansion of gun-free zones bill draws praise from supporters, fire from opponents

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

Passions ran high at a Monday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee on a bill to expand gun-free zones in Washington state. ... Read More.

Bill restricting ammunition sales passes House, moves to Senate

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

Legislation restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed the state House on Tuesday. ... Read More.

California bill restricts self-defense, ends crime-stopping protection, mandates ‘retreat’

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” ... Read More.

WATCH: Expert says cutting the Department of Education is complicated

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump has reportedly been preparing an executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, but is it really that simple? ... Read More.

Extra unemployment benefits put on hold

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

A Franklin County judge paused his order that would have sent $900 million in COVID-19 unemployment funds to Ohioans while the state appeals the earlier decision. ... Read More.

Ohio lawmakers pushing Congress for rail safety

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

Two years after a toxic train crash in East Palestine, federal bipartisan rail safety legislation is getting a push from Ohio state lawmakers. ... Read More.

Trump voters want SNAP users to be able to buy soda

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make America healthy, but voters don't want anyone telling them they can't buy soda or other... Read More.

Congressional Democrats protest African development foundations dissolution

Tuesday, February 25 by The Center Square

A handful of congressional Democrats have written to President Donald Trump to protest the major cuts to the an African development foundation. ... Read More.