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24 now dead in LA wildfires; red flag advisory in effect

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

At least 24 people have died in the Los Angeles wildfires, authorities said late Sunday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed an additional 1,000 National Guard members to support... Read More.

Everyday Economics: Was the economy re-accelerating as 2024 came to a close?

Monday, January 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square ) – This week’s economic data deluge will provide critical insights into whether the economy was re-accelerating as we closed out 2024 and entered 2025. ... Read More.

Manifest Destiny? Trump’s expansionist ideas have U.S. historical precedent

Sunday, January 12 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump has made international headlines by suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state and the U.S. could purchase Greenland. ... Read More.

Two federal judges rule for small businesses, halt Corporate Transparency Act

Sunday, January 12 by The Center Square

Within one month of each other, two federal judges ruled that a law passed by Congress is “likely unconstitutional” and ruled in favor of small businesses. ... Read More.

Showdown between ex-speaker and prosecutors set for Monday at corruption trial

Sunday, January 12 by The Center Square

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and U.S. government attorneys are expected to face off Monday morning at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in downtown Chicago. ... Read More.

Poverty rate in U.S. drops due to welfare program expansion

Saturday, January 11 by The Center Square

Low-income households are becoming increasingly dependent on government welfare and entitlement programs rather than work paychecks, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office. ... Read More.

Days before Trump takes office, Mayorkas issues sweeping immigration orders

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

With just days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a swath of immigration orders that appear to... Read More.

Allegiance: A tale of two threatened Pennsylvania steel companies

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

Federal interference threatened operations for two Pennsylvania steel companies this year. The allies... Read More.

U.S. borrowing hits $710 billion in first 3 months of fiscal year

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

The federal government borrowed $710 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2025, with 10 days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. ... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on TikTok ban

Friday, January 10 by The Center Square

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday on whether the law banning TikTok is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment rights of the 170 million Americans who... Read More.