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Planned restart of California oil production faces legal challenges

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

Oil and gas production resumed on May 15 that had been out of service for 10 years after an oil spill off the California coast, with the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit in the Santa Barbara Channel expected to boost U.S. energy supplies... Read More.

Trump says court’s tariff decision could lead to ‘catastrophic’ collapse

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

Attorneys for President Donald Trump told judges that if they yank the president's tariff authority, "catastrophic consequences" would ensue, including a deep economic collapse not seen since 1929. In... Read More.

Senate pledges economic support for Russia-Ukraine deal as govt funding talks stall

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

As Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over how to fund the government for fiscal 2026 and prevent a shutdown, Senate leaders remain united on one front: Providing funding for Ukraine. ... Read More.

Dems oppose Trump’s bid to end mail-in ballots, voting machines

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

Casting a ballot may look different for millions of American voters in the 2026 midterm elections if Republican-led states follow President Donald Trump’s wish to abolish mail-in voting and electronic voting machines. ... Read More.

Arizona Chamber praises new interstate natural gas pipeline

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is excited about the future, thanks to a deal between state utilities and Transwestern Pipeline Co. The company will build a new... Read More.

After two weeks fleeing Texas, House Democrats return, quorum reached

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

After two weeks fleeing the state, many Texas House Democrats returned, and a quorum was reached on Monday. More than two dozen Democrats still didn’t show up and civil arrest warrants remain in effect. ... Read More.

Trump: Zelenskyy could end Russia-Ukraine war ‘if he wants to’

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

Ahead of the summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders in Washington on Monday, President Donald Trump said Ukraine should give up efforts for NATO membership and Russian-annexed Crimea. ... Read More.

$750 million facility to protect Texas cattle, wildlife from screwworm threat

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

Responding to calls by state lawmakers and the agricultural industry for immediate action to be taken to protect cattle and wildlife from a parasitic fly, the Trump administration is investing $750 million to build the first U.S.-based Sterile Screwworm Production Facility. ... Read More.

Three years later, Inflation Reduction Act blamed for higher Medicare costs

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

This past weekend marked the third anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden in 2022. While the law was promoted as a... Read More.

Report: Human Rights Campaign pressures transgender procedures on minors

Monday, August 18 by The Center Square

(By Tate Miller) – The Human Rights Campaign pressures children’s hospitals into performing transgender procedures on minors, according to a Do No Harm report. Do No Harm... Read More.