National

Precinct captain details political work for Madigan, compensation from his associates

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

Prosecutors have introduced a new witness for jurors at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. ... Read More.

Judge finds Ibarra guilty of murdering Laken Riley

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

Jose Ibarra, a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and in America illegally since 2022 according to immigration officials, has been found guilty on all... Read More.

Man charged with selling suicide drug to change plea

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

A Mexican man plans to change his plea on drug charges for allegedly selling pentobarbital for use in committing suicide – in some cases, authorities found his customers... Read More.

Poll: Majority of Americans support Trumps plan to declare emergency at border

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

A majority of Americans support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to declare a national emergency over the border crisis, according to a new poll. Declaring such an emergency would... Read More.

Trump says Education Secretary pick Linda McMahon will spearhead changes to agency

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump announced that former wrestling CEO and administrator of the Small Business Administration Linda McMahon will be his secretary of Education. ... Read More.

U.S. shrimping industry faces headwinds from imports, federal neglect

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

As you drive down Grand Caillou Road and into the town of DuLac, you'll find rows of abandoned shrimp processing plants and boats run aground. ... Read More.

Trial of suspect accused of killing Laken Riley winding down

Wednesday, November 20 by The Center Square

The trial is winding down in Georgia for a man accused of killing a college student whose name became synonymous with immigration campaign points by Republicans in this... Read More.

Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Tuesday, November 19 by The Center Square

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he picked former TV personality and heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. ... Read More.

FEMA head grilled about staffer who told others to avoid homes with Trump signs

Tuesday, November 19 by The Center Square

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, told lawmakers that she personally approved the firing of an employee who directed FEMA workers to not knock... Read More.