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House committee holds hearing on organ transplant issues, reforms

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

Amid growing concerns over patient safety, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce Oversight held a hearing Tuesday to take a deeper look into issues within the nation’s organ transplant system. ... Read More.

Existing home sales drop 2.7% in June as price hit record highs

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

Existing-home sales declined 2.7% in June as prices hit record highs, according to the National Association of Realtors. The total housing inventory hit 1.53 million units, down 0.6% from... Read More.

BP agents continue to arrest Iranians, weapons traffickers at northern border

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

At the northern border, Border Patrol agents continue to arrest Iranians and weapons traffickers and are helping seize record amounts of fentanyl. While illegal border crossings are down at... Read More.

Poll: Trump approval at 45%; most oppose key issues

Wednesday, July 23 by The Center Square

While President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has is at 45%, most U.S. adults disapprove of specific issues like the tariffs, "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," and the Israel-Iran war, according to a new poll. ... Read More.

Citing 2008 Epstein case, independent investigation authority again sought

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Citing a 2008 case involving the late Jeffrey Epstein, a North Carolina congresswoman is pushing for an independent authority capable of investigating misconduct accusations of the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General. ... Read More.

Trump announces trade deal with Japan, 15% tariff on Japanese imports

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had reached a framework for a trade deal with Japan that will include a 15% tariff on imports from the island nation. Trump... Read More.

Trump administration halts student loan forgiveness

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Education has paused student loan forgiveness with no clear timeline of when it will resume. The Income-Based Repayment plan, a student loan forgiveness that allows... Read More.

California students seek aid despite deportation risks

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

High school seniors continue to apply for federal aid in the face of deportation risks for their immigrant families. With the rise of deportations across the country, California college-bound... Read More.

WATCH: Sen. Cruz slams Biden administration border policies

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, slammed the Biden administration’s border policies during a committee hearing on Tuesday. The Senate Judiciary subcommittee on border security and immigration showcased steep political divides... Read More.

Epstein case continues to roil Washington

Tuesday, July 22 by The Center Square

The Department of Justice’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation continued to roil Washington on Tuesday, as the department pivoted—reaching out to jailed Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell—and the House of Representatives was dismissed early for its summer recess. ... Read More.