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Abbott: 109 dead, at least 171 known missing from July 4 flood

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

A total of 109 people have been confirmed dead in six Texas counties, 161 remain missing in Kerr County, and an additional 10 are confirmed missing in Travis County from July 4 flooding, Gov. Greg Abbott said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference. ... Read More.

Lawmakers seek release of federal education funding

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

Arizona members of Congress are calling on the federal government to release $118 million in education funding. Following the Trump administration withholding $6.8 billion in federal funding from... Read More.

20 states sue to keep Medicaid data away from ICE

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Colorado and California joined 18 other states, almost all Democrat-run, in Read More.

Bipartisan bill would allow military servicemembers to repair own equipment

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

With the federal government pouring roughly $900 billion a year into the Department of Defense, two lawmakers have crafted a bill that would improve military readiness while saving taxpayers potentially billions of dollars. ... Read More.

Rubio impersonator used AI voice technology to call high-level U.S. officials

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

An imposter posed as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and used a fake AI voice while sending voice and text messages to high-level U.S. officials, including at least three foreign ministers, a governor and a member of Congress. ... Read More.

Bill would fully restore tax deductions for betting losses

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, has introduced a bill to fully restore a tax deduction for bettors that was reduced in the federal budget bill. The One Big Beautiful... Read More.

Charlotte financial industry footprint strengthened

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

Citi and AssetMark are adding to the financial industry footprint of Charlotte, each on Tuesday announcing projects for North Carolina's Queen City with combined investments eclipsing $26 million. Citigroup,... Read More.

Democrats threaten government shutdown if GOP passes $9.4 billion rescissions bill

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

As lawmakers begin crafting the 12 annual appropriations bills to fund the federal government in fiscal year 2026, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has implied that his party will refuse to cooperate in the process if Republicans revoke billions in funding from previous... Read More.

US Coast Guard swimmer from NJ, via Corpus Christi, and crew, saved 165 lives

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

A U.S. Coast Guard swimmer from New Jersey, who finished basic training last year, saved 165 lives on his first mission during the Independence Day flood in Kerr County. ... Read More.

Magistrate judge’s report suggests Dugan trial

Tuesday, July 8 by The Center Square

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan’s case is moving forward, for now. A federal magistrate judge said the case should not be dismissed and instead said her lawyers should pitch their... Read More.