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Justice Department finds GWU in violation of Title VI

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that George Washington University violated federal civil rights laws by doing nothing while Israeli students faced antisemitic discrimination on campus. The... Read More.

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders to discuss govt funding bills

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

With government funding progress halted and a government shutdown deadline looming, President Donald Trump is reaching across the aisle to Democratic congressional leaders to discuss a bipartisan deal. However,... Read More.

‘Liberation Day’ reignites D.C. statehood debate

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

As the National Guard begins patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump announced their deployment in support of making the city safer, the move has reignited a debate over the district's statehood. ... Read More.

Social Security’s 90th anniversary sparks debate over how to address insolvency

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

On the day before Social Security’s 90th anniversary, fiscal watchdogs are urging Congress to seriously address the program’s impending funding shortfalls – particularly in light of the now $37 trillion national debt – even as lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss increasing benefits. ... Read More.

Colorado ranks eighth nationally for battling antisemitism

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

The Anti-Defamation League recently named Colorado one of nine states “leading the way” on combatting antisemitism. The Jewish Policy Index was conducted by the ADL and assessed states based... Read More.

GE Appliances announces $3 billion investment in U.S. production

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

GE Appliances announced a $3 billion investment over the next five years to increase production at facilities across the country. The appliance manufacturer, whose parent company is China-based Haier,... Read More.

Trump speaks with Zelenskyy, European leaders ahead of Putin meeting in Alaska

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders before flying to Alaska for a U.S.-Russia bilateral meeting Friday. European... Read More.

DOJ settles West Point lawsuit over race-based admissions

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to resolve a federal lawsuit targeting the elite schools over race-based admissions policies. Lawsuits... Read More.

Texas AG Paxton files motion of contempt against O’Rourke

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion for contempt against former U.S. Rep. Robert Francis (Beto) O’Rourke claiming he violated a temporary restraining order issued by a Tarrant County judge. ... Read More.

Texas Supreme Court sets expedited schedule in Paxton, 13 House Dems case

Wednesday, August 13 by The Center Square

The Texas Supreme Court has set an expedited schedule in a case filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton requesting the court remove 13 Texas House Democrats. from office ... Read More.