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WATCH: Small business optimism hits record high, says NEC Director Kevin Hassett

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

Small business optimism has surged to its highest level on record, according to Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council of the United States. ... Read More.

WATCH: Stephen Miller warns of unelected bureaucracy as threat to democracy

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said that the biggest threat to American democracy at the moment comes from unelected federal bureaucrats, whom he accused of... Read More.

Republicans hound DOJ to recover millions in improper union pension payments

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

Republican lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to recover millions of taxpayer dollars sent as pensions to thousands of deceased Americans. ... Read More.

Line forms quick to succeed McConnell as Kentucky senator

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

Lining up was quick. Waiting will be a slower game in Kentucky’s tussle for the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell. ... Read More.

Education department empowers states, cuts red tape for charter school authorizations

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to expand educational opportunity for students and families, the U.S. Department of Education has taken steps to support... Read More.

EXCLUSIVE: Judge says would-be visitors cant sue over NPS cashless entrance requirements

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

A federal judge dismissed a complaint against the National Park Service on Friday that alleged the government failed to honor its own currency at the entrance to multiple... Read More.

Deportation ad campaign: Leave our country now or be hunted down and deported

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a multi-million-dollar ad campaign telling foreign nationals illegally living in the U.S. to “leave now” or be deported and never... Read More.

LA mayor says she wasn’t aware of warnings before fires, blames fire chief

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was not aware of pre-fire warnings that would have meant she should cancel her trip to Ghana as part of a... Read More.

Proposed bill would create Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

Texas may soon allow state money to be invested in cryptocurrency. State Sen.... Read More.

Existing home sales fell 4.9% in January, continuing slump

Friday, February 21 by The Center Square

Sales of existing homes slipped 4.9% in January, but year-over-year sales were up 2% as high prices and mortgage rates keep some potential buyers on the sidelines, including... Read More.