National

Federal government to drop 300,000 workers this year

Friday, August 15 by The Center Square

The federal government is on pace to eliminate about 300,000 workers this year. Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor said 80% of those employees would leave voluntarily and... Read More.

Grand jury indicts accused killer of Minnesota lawmaker

Friday, August 15 by The Center Square

The man accused of killing Minnesota’s former House speaker and her husband faces state charges of first-degree murder. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said Thursday a state grand jury... Read More.

Sailors return to San Diego after extended Navy deployment

Thursday, August 14 by The Center Square

After spending almost nine months overseas, the USS Carl Vinson and Carrier Strike Group One returned to Naval Base San Diego on Thursday afternoon, with friends, families and newly born babies waiting to greet them home. ... Read More.

Under pressure, RFK Jr. brings back childhood vaccine safety committee

Thursday, August 14 by The Center Square

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday the reinstatement of the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines, the day before he had to respond to a lawsuit over his alleged failure to stand up the task force. ... Read More.

Foreign leaders wait for ruling in U.S. case on Trump’s tariff power

Thursday, August 14 by The Center Square

Foreign leaders are watching a U.S. appeals court that could upend President Donald Trump's overhaul of global trade, held up by the tariff authority challenged in the case. Trump... Read More.

WATCH: CA Dems announce congressional redistricting effort

Thursday, August 14 by The Center Square

A large group of Democratic lawmakers, union leaders and other supporters gathered behind Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday as he announced California is proceeding with efforts to place a congressional redistricting initiative on the Nov. 4 ballot. ... Read More.