National

16 states, DC sue Trump over 2021 EV charger funds, most haven’t built chargers

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

A 17-state-and-territory coalition led by California, Washington and Colorado is suing the Trump administration to maintain access to $5 billion in EV charger funding passed by Congress in... Read More.

Fettermans behavior sheds light on mental health crisis

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

A report from the Associated Press claims that U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had an “outburst” while meeting with representatives from Pennsylvania teachers union last week. ... Read More.

House lawmakers propose bipartisan reform to help farmers amid mass deportations

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

As farmers grapple with the impact of mass deportations, federal lawmakers proposed a bill on Wednesday to reform the H-2A visa program for those seeking a legal agricultural... Read More.

Trade deal with UK first of many, nets positive market response

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump says a trade deal with the United Kingdom announced on Thursday is the first of many more coming, and American markets are responding positively. ... Read More.

California Dems reverse course, restore bill making child prostitution a felony

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

California Democrats reversed course, partially restoring a bill making soliciting children for prostitution a felony after national outrage over their initial gutting that even stripped its author, a... Read More.

UK trade deal a modest improvement, economist says

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday, its first trade deal since the president announced a raft of raised tariffs on a significant... Read More.

Bipartisan FEMA reform bill would streamline, depoliticize disaster relief

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

Long plagued by inefficiency and politicization, the Federal Emergency Management System could soon see major reforms if Congress passes bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday. ... Read More.

Sec. Noem denies claims that DHS is prioritizing relief for Republican states

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

As red and blue states face rejection amid recent disasters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied claims on Thursday that her department prioritizes relief in Republican-led areas. ... Read More.

Controversial federal prosecutor nomination pulled

Thursday, May 8 by The Center Square

Racing to beat a judicial adversary, President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the nomination of Ed Martin for a U.S. attorney position in the District of Columbia. ... Read More.