National

Trump declares ‘Liberation Day’ in D.C. as feds crackdown on crime

Monday, August 11 by The Center Square

“Liberation Day” has arrived in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump declares a crime emergency in the district and announces that the National Guard will soon patrol the streets in an effort to curb crime. ... Read More.

States challenge federal report promoting coal plants

Monday, August 11 by The Center Square

Michigan has joined a coalition of states challenging a Department of Energy report claiming the U.S. will face a significantly increased risk of power outages by 2030. The report... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court could rule on Texas lawsuits brought in Democratic-led state courts

Monday, August 11 by The Center Square

If courts in Democratic-led states don’t honor a request by the Texas House of Representatives to domesticate civil warrants for the arrest of absconding Texas House Democrats, the cases could be ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. ... Read More.

Everyday Economics: CPI takes center stage as tariff-driven price pressures mount

Sunday, August 10 by The Center Square

The economy was already slowing, and that was before higher tariffs kicked in last week, raising import taxes to the highest level since the Great Depression. The latest jobs... Read More.

Net negative migration is harmful to the economy, economists say

Sunday, August 10 by The Center Square

Though the economy and immigration were issues that helped President Donald Trump secure the White House, some economists have said that too steep a decline in immigration will prove harmful to the economy. ... Read More.

Details pending on billions in foreign investments coming from trade deals

Sunday, August 10 by The Center Square

When President Donald Trump announced a string of trade deals with key U.S. trading partners recently, he touted pledges for billions of dollars in U.S. investments. When Trump reached... Read More.

Texas House sues six Democrats absconding in California

Saturday, August 9 by The Center Square

Following through on his pledge to use all means necessary to find, arrest and return absconding House Democrats to Texas, the Texas House, led by House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, sued Democrats hiding out in California. ... Read More.

With antisemitism on the rise, a glimmer of hope at Jewish delis

Saturday, August 9 by The Center Square

With antisemitism at its highest level in recorded history, Jewish delis in the U.S. are providing a glimpse of hope, celebration and award-winning pastrami on rye sandwiches. This August... Read More.

‘Exactly what we need’: First expedited coal lease advances

Saturday, August 9 by The Center Square

The first expedited coal lease under the Big Beautiful Bill has advanced with the goal of energy independence and job creation in mind. An energy advocacy group says the move is “exactly what we need.” ... Read More.

In six months, ICE arrests 350 gang members in Houston

Saturday, August 9 by The Center Square

In the first six months of the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston arrested 356 illegal foreign nationals who are confirmed gang members. Combined, they... Read More.