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Leaked HHS budget slashes $40 billion; axes Head Start, LIHEAP programs

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

A leaked draft of the Department of Health and Human Services budget reveals the administration is planning to cut more than $40 billion in funding, or 30% of... Read More.

IMF director highlights cost of tariff uncertainty in speech

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said tariffs will lead to higher costs and slower growth as the nation's three largest economies – the U.S., China and... Read More.

Polls: AOC is an early Democratic frontrunner for 2028

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is a current frontrunner for the Democratic Party for the next presidential election. ... Read More.

Loss of federal tax credits could doom green energy projects

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

A $4 billion clean energy project in Louisiana — touted as the largest of its kind in North America — could face major financial headwinds if Congress ever... Read More.

Bill seeks to take millions in guns from federal tax collectors

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

Republicans are lining up behind a bill that would take guns out of the hands of federal tax collectors. ... Read More.

Survey: Homeowners concerned about housing market crash

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

As housing inventories remain low in Illinois, and with an abundance of overall economic uncertainty, a new survey shows a majority of people are concerned about a housing... Read More.

Poll: Abortion, Trump anger drove votes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

A new poll says abortion and stopping President Trump were the top issues for voters in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election. ... Read More.

DHS, IRS join government funding crackdown on Harvard over antisemitism charges

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

The Trump administration is increasing financial pressure on Harvard University, targeting many of the school’s funding sources in an effort to root out antisemitism in American higher education. ... Read More.

Trump calls for Fed to lower interest rates, blasts Chair Powell

Thursday, April 17 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump again called for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates Thursday morning. ... Read More.

Texas oil and gas industry concerned about uncertain trade, energy policies

Wednesday, April 16 by The Center Square

The Texas oil and gas industry is concerned about the uncertainty surrounding energy production and prices despite President Donald Trump's vow to "drill, baby, drill." ... Read More.