- The Time Machine

Helene: Idled bills – promises too? – in 44th week of recovery

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Western North Carolina won’t be forgotten, and funding will come to help with Hurricane Helene and its estimated $60 billion in damages, say members of both parties at the state and federal levels inclusive of President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Stein. ... Read More.

Congress eyes short-term govt funding stopgap as appropriations bills stall

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

With U.S. House members out for their August recess, senators are scrambling to advance at least some of the 12 annual appropriations bills to fund federal agencies in fiscal year 2026. ... Read More.

Polis releases K-12 plan for National Governors Association

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, chair of the National Governors Association, recently released an “Education Roadmap for Governors” detailing policy solutions for what many have labeled America's K-12 education crisis. ... Read More.

Medical school accreditors are abandoning DEI, report shows

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Medical and healthcare education accreditors are abandoning diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements for schools, a Do No Harm report shows, with the organization’s medical director saying accreditors must still be held accountable “to ensure lasting reform.” ... Read More.

Texas border crimes: Human smugglers, traffickers sentenced

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Human smugglers and traffickers continue to be arrested, convicted and sentenced in the Southern District of Texas. The district covers 43 counties in Texas from Houston to the Mexican... Read More.

Federal judge blocks planned parenthood defunding

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

A federal judge in Massachusetts said the federal government must continue to provide funds to Planned Parenthood through Medicaid on Monday. The judge's order temporarily blocks a... Read More.

Evans: Lawsuit against deputy will endanger Coloradans

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, called out the state’s Democrats after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit against a Colorado sheriff's deputy, holding him liable for allegedly cooperating with federal immigration officials. ... Read More.

Trump to Puțin: Reach ceasefire with Ukraine or face more tariffs earlier

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump said Monday he is moving up the deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine or face more tariffs and other sanctions. ... Read More.

Fort Bliss Army Base to house 5,000-bed ICE detention facility

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso will be housing a 5,000-bed detention facility to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation efforts. The Department of Defense announced that... Read More.

Everyday Economics: Fed decision looms as private hiring weakens

Monday, July 28 by The Center Square

This week starts with a look into the rear view mirror with JOLTS data (job openings, layoffs, quits) for the month of June. Job openings are expected to have decreased from recent levels, while quits are expected to remain low – a sign of... Read More.