National

First four months in 2025, illegal crossings down by 83% nationwide from 2024

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

In the first four months of 2025, illegal border crossing encounters and apprehensions reported nationwide totaled 168,390, an 83% drop from the number reported during the same time... Read More.

WATCH: Protesters interrupt Kennedy budget testimony

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Protesters interrupted a U.S. Senate hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services budget Wednesday while Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. ... Read More.

Lawmakers urge State Department to speed-up tourist visa approvals

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Visa delays at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide could negatively impact the tourism industry as the country prepares to host major international events, a pair of lawmakers claim,... Read More.

Polling: Americans optimism about finances at four-year high

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Americans' optimism about their personal finances soared to a four-year high after President Donald Trump's announcement this week that the U.S. and China had reached a temporary trade... Read More.

Last living American hostage held by Hamas reunites with family

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Parents of Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old from New Jersey and last remaining American held hostage by Hamas, said Tuesday they always believed the day would come to see... Read More.

$3.8 trillion bill codifying Trump tax cuts passes House committee

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

After 17 hours of debate, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to advance Republicans’ $3.8 trillion tax cut bill, a significant step... Read More.

Newsom calls for ending new Medi-Cal enrollments for adult illegal immigrants

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday called for an end to new enrollments of adult illegal immigrants in Medi-Cal to save more than $5 billion. ... Read More.

Plaintiffs await ruling in court case challenging tariffs; another case pending

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Several small business owners now await a ruling from a federal court on the legality of the slate of tariffs President Donald Trump announced on April 2. ... Read More.

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after judges ruling

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Murderers Erik and Lyle Menendez are now eligible for parole after a judge’s ruling in the latest twist of a saga that lasted more than three decades. ... Read More.

Border Patrol applications highest in U.S. history under Trump

Wednesday, May 14 by The Center Square

Since President Donald Trump took office, U.S. Border Patrol has seen an unprecedented surge in applications from men and women who want to serve at the U.S. borders. ... Read More.