National

Colorado Democrats decry tariffs as failed, warn of recession

Tuesday, August 5 by The Center Square

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wants President Donald Trump to abandon his “failed tariff-tax plan.” This comes as Trump’s administration is praising the tariffs for bringing in record revenue totaling... Read More.

Trade deficit narrows as imports fall in June

Tuesday, August 5 by The Center Square

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June as President Donald Trump’s tariffs deterred businesses from importing goods, the Department of Commerce said Tuesday. Imports dropped around 4% from May... Read More.

ICE arrests up in Michigan but fall short of Trump’s goals

Tuesday, August 5 by The Center Square

As Michigan lawmakers propose dueling legislation on immigration, recent reports found that fewer than 1,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Great Lakes State this year. ... Read More.

House committee subpoenas Clintons, former officials over Epstein files

Tuesday, August 5 by The Center Square

A powerful House committee issued subpoenas for key government officials, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as part of a congressional investigation into well-connected financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read More.

Swiss president jets to U.S. seeking better trade deal with Trump

Tuesday, August 5 by The Center Square

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is heading to Washington to seek a better trade deal for the Central European nation, which is bracing for job losses. The trip underscores the... Read More.

Texas House speaker signs civil arrest warrants for absconding Democrats

Monday, August 4 by The Center Square

After no quorum was reached in the Texas House on Monday, House Speaker Dustin Burrows voted for and signed motions the House passed requiring the return of 56 missing Democrats. This included Burrows signing civil warrants for their arrest and directing the sergeant of... Read More.

Imports at CA ports reportedly not hindered by Trump’s tariffs

Monday, August 4 by The Center Square

The "whipsaw effect" of President Donald Trump's tariffs is increasing or having no impact on imports at California ports despite widespread speculation. One theory among economists has been that... Read More.

DOJ scraps decree meant to boost diversity in federal workforce

Monday, August 4 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that it has ended a decades-old race-based decree affecting federal hiring practices as it continues implementation of some of the earliest executive orders of President Donald Trump’s second term. ... Read More.

Attorney general says CA retrieved at least $168B from Feds

Monday, August 4 by The Center Square

California has scored a long list of courtroom wins against the Trump administration, including restoring at least $168 billion in federal money, Attorney General Rob Bonta told reporters Monday. ... Read More.

Newsom responds to federal freeze of UCLA research funds

Monday, August 4 by The Center Square

After the Trump administration suspended research funding from the University of California, Los Angeles over claims of antisemitism, Gov. Gavin Newsom called the freeze “cruel manipulation.” Last week the... Read More.