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DEA report finds fentanyl purity falling, but no less dangerous

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released its latest report on drug threats, highlighting progress in the fight against fentanyl, a powerful opioid responsible for most overdose deaths. ... Read More.

Senators urge the House to approve D.C. budget bill

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

The District of Columbia’s legislative neighbors are going to bat for it as the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have stalled funding for the nation’s capital. ... Read More.

Unclear how Supreme Court will rule on nationwide injunctions, birthright citizenship

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments over whether district judges can issue nationwide injunctions against President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Based on justices... Read More.

Significant welfare fraud uncovered during COVID-19 aid investigation

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

In a new investigation, a federal committee tasked with tracking COVID-19 assistance fraud found tens of thousands of dishonest or erroneous Paycheck Protection Program applications. ... Read More.

Supreme Court raises questions about Trumps birthright citizenship plan

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Thursday raised concerns about President Donald Trump's plan to make changes to birthright citizenship. ... Read More.

Less wind expected to help fight Greer Fire in Arizona

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A forecasted decrease in winds Thursday is expected to help more than 400 personnel fighting the Greer Fire, an eastern Arizona blaze that burned... Read More.

GOP advances SNAP reforms, final addition to the big, beautiful bill

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

After 16 hours of debate, the House Committee on Agriculture voted along party lines to advance the last bill set to become part of a massive package implementing... Read More.

Phoenix experiences lowest metro inflation rate year-over-year

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Common Sense Institute released a report this week showing that Phoenix had its lowest metro inflation rate year-over-year from April 2024... Read More.

Vice President JD Vance heads to Vatican City to meet new pope

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

Vice President J.D. Vance will travel to Italy to meet the new pope, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. ... Read More.

New York, Washington, Vermont see most illegal northern border crossers

Thursday, May 15 by The Center Square

Of the 14 northern border states that share a land or water border with Canada, the greatest number of apprehensions of illegal border crossers were reported in New... Read More.