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WATCH: Republicans grill university presidents over antisemitism on campuses

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The presidents of Georgetown, The City University of New York and the University of California, Berkeley faced tough questioning by Republicans Tuesday while testifying about antisemitism on their campuses in front of a U.S. House of Representatives’ panel. ... Read More.

Fiscal fallout: Washington state government spending surges 116% since 2015

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

Washington state faces deficit spending by 2028 as lawmakers just hit taxpayers with the state's largest combined tax increase – all driven by massive state spending increases over the past decade, an investigation of state budgets by The Center Square found. ... Read More.

FDA warns companies over ingredient in gas station opioid alternatives

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent letters to seven companies that sell opioid alternative products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH. "This action reflects the Agency's growing concern... Read More.

Energy Department delays rule to end permits for cross-border transmission lines

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Energy has delayed the implementation of a controversial rule that would eliminate longstanding permitting requirements for international electric transmission projects. The rule, issued by DOE’s... Read More.

Jamie Dimon warns Trump on Federal Reserve independence

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon warned President Donald Trump on Tuesday about attacks against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, noting the importance of the Fed's independence. "Playing around with... Read More.

Americans face higher prices as inflation returns

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

Consumer prices increased more than expected in June as Americans face higher prices on a wide range of imported goods as President Donald Trump's tariffs show up in federal economic reports for the first time. ... Read More.

Government begins transition prioritizing English language across agencies

Tuesday, July 15 by The Center Square

The federal government has begun to implement President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order designating English as the official language of the U.S. with initial guidance issued by the Department of Justice Monday. ... Read More.

Trump administration appeals L.A. judge’s ICE arrest orders

Monday, July 14 by The Center Square

The U.S. government filed an appeal of a Los Angeles federal judge’s ruling to restrict immigration arrests by ICE agents, claiming immigration policy lies in the hands of Congress and the president. ... Read More.

CA bill to let LA buy fire-destroyed lots for low-income housing

Monday, July 14 by The Center Square

The California Senate passed a bill to allow Los Angeles County and other municipalities to use property taxes to fund “Resilient Rebuilding Authorities" that would have to use at least 40% of their funding for building low-income housing. Senate Bill 549 now... Read More.

Trump administration ends funding for LGBTQ+ hotline

Monday, July 14 by The Center Square

The Trump administration has ordered the end of federal funding for a national LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, effective Thursday. The Trevors Project, a LGBTQ+ suicide hotline, received a Read More.