National

New guidance seeks to end use of race preferences, stereotypes in school admissions

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

Though there has been talk of President Donald Trump abolishing the U.S. Department of Education through an executive order, for now, he’s chosen to act through existing means... Read More.

IRS tax gap grows to $600 billion as DOGE looks for savings

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

As billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency take a look at one of the federal government's most-disliked agencies, the Internal Revenue Service, some point to... Read More.

Poll: Trump approval rating at 55%

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump's approval rating climbed to 55%, according to new polling from Napolitan News Service. ... Read More.

Ramaswamy expected to officially announce for governor next week

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

Ohio’s Republican race for the gubernatorial nomination should officially add a third person next week. ... Read More.

Measure would allow for more prosecutions of unemployment benefits fraudsters

Tuesday, February 18 by The Center Square

An Illinois congressman is calling for the adoption of legislation that would allow for more time to pursue COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment insurance fraudsters. ... Read More.

Antisemitic, Islamophobic threats cited in $454M appropriation request

Monday, February 17 by The Center Square

Nearly half a billion dollars is being requested to respond to an increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic threats and violence nationally and in North Carolina. ... Read More.

Proposal would keep violent criminals from seeking asylum

Monday, February 17 by The Center Square

Violent criminals of other nations should not be allowed to seek asylum in the United States, says a North Carolina congressman. ... Read More.

Loeffler, Lutnick poised for Senate confirmation to Trump Cabinet

Monday, February 17 by The Center Square

Six of 22 picks for Cabinet-level positions in the Trump administration are left for the U.S. Senate to confirm. ... Read More.

Waiver allowing California gas car ban by 2035 poised for reversal

Monday, February 17 by The Center Square

Congressional review of California car and truck standards waivers approved by the Biden administration appears set to effectively quash three rules, including the 2035 gas car ban. ... Read More.

Op-Ed: Drill, Baby, Drill? Foreign Billionaires Say Not So Fast

Monday, February 17 by The Center Square

During his campaign, President Trump promised to unleash America’s energy potential and restore our position as the dominant energy player in the world. As his administration begins to... Read More.