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Former President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Sunday, May 18 by The Center Square

Former President Joe Biden is bring treated for an aggressive form of prostate cancer that also has spread to his bones, his personal office announced Sunday. ... Read More.

Illegal fishing: Cartels expand criminal activity beyond drug, human smuggling

Saturday, May 17 by The Center Square

The modern cartels in Mexico supply the illicit drug market in America, but they've also shifted to new criminal schemes, diversifying into kidnapping, extortion, illegal mining, petroleum theft... Read More.

Homan: Border crossings down, arrests up, ICE finding missing children

Saturday, May 17 by The Center Square

U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan addressed a group of Republican lawyers at a national policy conference Friday about the status of President Donald Trump’s three primary goals on... Read More.

S&P economists say 90-day trade pact with China brings limited relief

Saturday, May 17 by The Center Square

A top credit-rating agency said the short-term deal the U.S. struck with China on trade is a positive sign, but only temporary. ... Read More.

House budget package expands pro-energy initiatives, reversing Biden policies

Saturday, May 17 by The Center Square

Energy policies included in the U.S. House budget reconciliation package represent a “significant shift in U.S. energy policy,” those in the Texas energy sector argue. ... Read More.

Moodys knocks down U.S. credit rating over continuous deficits

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

Moody's knocked down the U.S. credit rating to AA1 on Friday, projecting Congress won't be able to reduce the nation's growing debt. ... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court blocks some Alien Enemies Act deportations

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday extended a previous block on President Donald Trump's plan to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members detained in northern Texas. ... Read More.

FDA to speed up U.S. food chemical reviews, add three to investigation list

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday the launch of an updated systematic review process for chemicals already in the American food supply. ... Read More.

GOP budget reconciliation bill fails in committee after fiscal hawks revolt

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

House Budget Committee lawmakers have left for the weekend without advancing a budget reconciliation package, delaying House Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., plans to have a policy megabill reach... Read More.

Texas congressmen file bill to reimburse Texas for border security costs

Friday, May 16 by The Center Square

Texas Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House have filed a bill to establish funds for the federal government to reimburse Texas and other states for border security... Read More.