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DEA says potency of illicit fentanyl pills declining

Friday, November 15 by The Center Square

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials said the potency of illicit fentanyl pills is declining, but half remain powerful enough to kill with a single dose. ... Read More.

Timeliness, efficiency sought in FAFSA Deadline Act

Friday, November 15 by The Center Square

Forms for prospective higher education students should be ready by Oct. 1 each year and come user-friendly to families, a North Carolina congresswoman said on the floor of... Read More.

Helene: Meeting before the session promises accountability

Friday, November 15 by The Center Square

Lawmakers in a subcommittee on hurricane response convene Monday, tipping off the return to Raleigh of the North Carolina General Assembly. ... Read More.

Durbin questions RFK Jr., Gaetz picks; Rubio and others are ‘worthy choice’

Friday, November 15 by The Center Square

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois is raising concerns over nominations President-elect Donald Trump is naming to fill his cabinet. Republicans say Democrats need to recognize the mandate... Read More.

Democrats Georgia losses has link to Black voters staying home

Friday, November 15 by The Center Square

In the Peach State, almost all demographics had an increase in turnout from the 2020 election. ... Read More.

DOGE: Examples of federal spending that could be on the chopping block

Friday, November 15 by The Center Square

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will take over a new effort to make the government more efficient. ... Read More.

VIDEO: New witnesses, barrage of recordings presented at Madigan corruption trial

Thursday, November 14 by The Center Square

Government attorneys have introduced new witnesses, emails and a barrage of recordings at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. ... Read More.

ISIS-linked Houston man indicted, planned 9/11 style terrorist attack

Thursday, November 14 by The Center Square

A 28-year-old man in Houston, Anas Said, has been indicted and arrested on charges he attempted to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham... Read More.