National

Some governors fight to end ‘taxpayer-funded junk food,’ critics push back

Sunday, April 20 by The Center Square

A battle is brewing nationwide over whether recipients of SNAP benefits, also known as "food stamps," should be allowed to purchase soda and candy with their government food... Read More.

EPA head: Protecting environment, growing economy go hand in hand

Saturday, April 19 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is crisscrossing the country, meeting with policy leaders and everyday Americans to address issues of importance to constituents and... Read More.

Supreme Court temporarily halts some Venezuelan deportations

Saturday, April 19 by The Center Square

The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting some Venezuelans in the country who’ve been identified as members of violent gangs, including the... Read More.

Poll: 7 in 10 Americans to celebrate Easter this year

Saturday, April 19 by The Center Square

Nearly 70% of Americans plan to celebrate Easter in some form this year, according to new polling. ... Read More.

Frustrated with tariffs, some family businesses fight back

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

Victor Schwartz has been importing wine for nearly four decades, little of which prepared him to deal with President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs. ... Read More.

White House endorses COVID-19 Wuhan lab leak theory

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

The White House on Friday officially endorsed the theory that the COVID-19 virus leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a Chinese lab. ... Read More.

Trump faces self-imposed deadline to make scores of trade deals

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

The White House likes to say that it moves at "Trump speed," but even the dealmaker in chief could face challenges meeting a self-imposed deadline to work out... Read More.

CA bill would prioritize illegal immigrants for disaster aid, lawmaker says

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

A new California bill would prioritize illegal immigrants for taxpayer-funded disaster aid, warned California Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego. ... Read More.

New survey shows small business owners fear tariffs will lead to declining sales

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

A new survey shows that tariff-related anxiety is surging among small businesses in Illinois and elsewhere. ... Read More.

DEI on Campus: George Mason renames DEI office

Friday, April 18 by The Center Square

George Mason University renamed its diversity, equity and inclusion office following federal guidance ending DEI, joining many other schools that are responding to the federal directives. ... Read More.