Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged in two congressional hearings to cut the federal deficit to 3% of GDP, a…
Constables hope to find missing children in immigration search effort
After months of Congress stalling on funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and administrative changes, Pennsylvania state constables who’ve…
Lawmaker blasts reports of ‘equitable assessments’ at medical school
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican physician and graduate of the University of Illinois College…
FOID changes advance in Illinois House, not called in Senate
(The Center Square) – Changes to Illinois’ Firearm Owner’s ID Card didn’t get across the finish line before the General…
Texas tops California, New York, with the most Fortune 500 headquarters
Under Gov. Greg Abbott, the most Fortune 500 headquarters are now located in Texas. …
Nine candidates run in Las Vegas congressional district
Nevada’s 1st Congressional district sees a total of nine candidates vying for Tuesday's Democratic and Republican primaries, but only two…
U.S. seeks dismissal of lawsuit over deadly boat strikes
The U.S. government moved Friday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of two Trinidadian men killed in a U.S.…
Seattle mayor reverses course, activates surveillance cameras for World Cup
In a reversal, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has ordered that surveillance cameras be turned on during the FIFA World Cup…
Expert: GOP success this week doesn’t mean Nov. 3 victories
Republicans appear to have done well in this week's California primary, despite Democrats redrawing congressional districts in their favor. …
High-speed rail project criticized again after $3.5B contract
After a $3.5 billion contract was awarded for track and electrical work on California’s high-speed rail, critics are calling the…
Platner leads Collins in Maine U.S. Senate race despite controversies
Democrat and oyster farmer Graham Platner continues to out-poll incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, despite mounting controversies about his…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois parole absconder arrested in Tennessee
Illinois parole absconder arrested in Tennessee …