National

WATCH: Illinois Gov. Pritzker refers to Nazis six times in criticism of Trump

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker referred to Nazis six times during his criticism of President Donald Trump in his State of the State address Wednesday. ... Read More.

Southwest border apprehensions drop by 85%, at ports of entry by 93%

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published... Read More.

Marinette violated open meetings act in PFAS settlement with Tyco

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that Marinette violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law when it held a pair of closed sessions to discuss a fully negotiated settlement with... Read More.

Lagging adoption of best practices leaves veterans’ program languishing

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

A government program’s clunky modernization and hiring challenges are preventing it from providing timely service to disabled veterans living or traveling overseas, according to a report released Wednesday. ... Read More.

‘Clean House:’ Trump to fire all Biden-era DOJ attorneys

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump released a statement late Tuesday announcing he would fire all “Biden-era” attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice. ... Read More.

Changes proposed to Ohios recreational marijuana amendment

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

A little more than a year after Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana in Ohio, state lawmakers want to limit it and criminalize some aspects. ... Read More.

Concerns being raised about the electricity demands from AI data centers

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

As the state of Illinois moves to mothball coal plants and transition to renewable energy, there are concerns that artificial intelligence data centers could be a drag on... Read More.

WA officials: Lessons to be learned from California’s high-speed rail ‘disaster’

Wednesday, February 19 by The Center Square

As California’s high-speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on... Read More.

Cellphone ban begins in Los Angeles Unified School District

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

A ban on students using smartphones took effect Tuesday in the Los Angeles Unified School District. ... Read More.

Seattle mayor warns of potential revenue impacts from Trump administration

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2025 state of the city address, warning of potential revenue impacts from President Donald Trump’s administration. ... Read More.