National

$100 billion in COVID-era unemployment fraud targeted by Republicans

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

Legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Justice more time to track down and punish pandemic-era unemployment insurance (UI) fraud is on its way to the U.S.... Read More.

Trump dismisses federal employees on probationary status

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump dismissed federal workers who have been on the job for less than a year as the president continues to reshape the federal workforce during his... Read More.

Lawmakers urge Trump to reject actions that could hamper aviation safety

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

A Virginia congressman is leading more than 80 of his colleagues in penning a letter to President Donald Trump to “prevent and reverse” actions they say could hamper... Read More.

More Democrats want a more moderate party, poll says

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

Data from a new Gallup survey suggests that close to half of Democrats want their party to move more toward the middle, while more than 40% of Republicans... Read More.

Electric vehicle charger program paused pending review

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

The Trump administration suspended federal funding to state electric vehicle infrastructure plans, which Michigan was utilizing. ... Read More.

Republicans reintroduce bills to address fentanyl crisis

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

Republicans have reintroduced bills to address the fentanyl crisis. The bills would increase criminal penalties and permanently add controlled substance classifications for fentanyl and its analogues. ... Read More.

WATCH: Pritzker says Trump may be popular nationwide, but not in Illinois

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump continues to ride a wave of popularity with recent polling. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker downplays those numbers. ... Read More.

Browns ask for $1.2B in public funds using claims debunked by economists

Friday, February 14 by The Center Square

The Cleveland Browns are asking for $1.2 billion in public funds to pay for a new estimated $2.4 billion stadium in Brook Park. ... Read More.

Defense secretary suggests department climate programs for budget cuts

Thursday, February 13 by The Center Square

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pinpointed climate change programs as a potential place for the Department of Government Efficiency to cut Department of Defense spending while traveling in... Read More.

House Republicans spending plan advances, setting collision course with Senate

Thursday, February 13 by The Center Square

Following more than ten hours of discussion, the House Budget Committee voted along party lines Thursday night to advance a $4.5 trillion budget resolution that lays out funding... Read More.