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Analysis: Trump tariffs could cancel out benefits of GOP tax cuts

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump's tariffs could cancel out the economic benefits of the GOP's tax cuts, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation. "Our analysis finds the current... Read More.

Justice Department accuses man of threatening Greene

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

A former employee with Voice of America is accused of threatening to harm U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., her staff and her family, the Department of Justice said Thursday. ... Read More.

Republicans toe deadline on $9 billion rescissions package

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

The U.S. House plans to vote on Republicans’ $9 billion rescissions package ahead of the Friday deadline, but it remains unclear when. The measure, which rescinds already appropriated federal... Read More.

Trump administration officially defunds CA’s high speed rail

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

The Trump administration officially terminated its funding of California’s 171-mile high speed rail segment in the state’s more sparsely populated Central Valley, citing an inability to complete the project by the 2033 deadline. ... Read More.

Florida senators introduce Flood Insurance Relief Act

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

Florida U.S. Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced a bill on Thursday that would provide tax relief on flood insurance premiums. The Flood Insurance Relief Act would provide... Read More.

Feds open investigation into U-M for foreign funding reports

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Education has opened a foreign funding investigation into the University of Michigan after reports showed inaccurate and incomplete disclosures. The department’s Office of General Council... Read More.

Illegal border crossings drop to lowest level on record in June, just over 25,000

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

Illegal border crossings dropped to their lowest level in recorded U.S. history in June. Nationwide, 25,228 illegal border crossers were apprehended, the lowest monthly total in history, according to... Read More.

SBA reverses Biden ban that prohibited faith organizations receiving disaster relief

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

(he Center Square) – The Small Business Administration has established a Center for Faith as well as eliminated the Biden regulation that banned faith organizations from receiving disaster relief. ... Read More.

Sustainability, community impact concerns shade data center investment

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

Pennsylvania’s growing data center development offers economic opportunities but also raises tough questions about sustainability and community impact. As electricity demand surges, and older generation sources are retiring faster... Read More.

Republicans’ $9.4B rescissions package bogged down in Senate vote-a-rama

Thursday, July 17 by The Center Square

Republicans’ $9.4 billion rescissions bill is struggling to get through the Senate after barely surviving the first round of procedural votes. The House-passed Rescissions Act of 2025 requests... Read More.