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UK trade deal a modest improvement, economist says

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday, its first trade deal since the president announced a raft of raised tariffs on a significant... Read More.

California Dems reverse course, restore bill making child prostitution a felony

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

California Democrats reversed course, partially restoring a bill making soliciting children for prostitution a felony after national outrage over their initial gutting that even stripped its author, a... Read More.

Bipartisan FEMA reform bill would streamline, depoliticize disaster relief

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

Long plagued by inefficiency and politicization, the Federal Emergency Management System could soon see major reforms if Congress passes bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday. ... Read More.

Sec. Noem denies claims that DHS is prioritizing relief for Republican states

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

As red and blue states face rejection amid recent disasters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied claims on Thursday that her department prioritizes relief in Republican-led areas. ... Read More.

Controversial federal prosecutor nomination pulled

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

Racing to beat a judicial adversary, President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the nomination of Ed Martin for a U.S. attorney position in the District of Columbia. ... Read More.

Republican leaders face competing budget demands from GOP lawmakers

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

As the final House committees prepare to markup the lion’s share of the budget reconciliation package, nearly three dozen fiscally conservative lawmakers are reminding party leaders to fulfill... Read More.

Cardinals elect American pope to lead Catholic church

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

The College of Cardinals elected a new pope Thursday, the first from America in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. ... Read More.

Cruz proposes bill to help military hurt by vaccine mandate

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has filed another bill to help U.S. service members negatively impacted by the Biden administration's COVID vaccine mandate at the Department of Defense. ... Read More.

Arizona Democrats ask VA to rethink staffing cuts

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Democratic members of the Arizona congressional delegation sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins asking him to reconsider staff... Read More.

Global trade reorder begins in Trump deal with United Kingdom

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

Seeking to reorder global trade with America at the center, President Donald Trump announced the framework of a trade deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday. ... Read More.