The explosion of sports betting and new allegations of gambling corruption in Major League Baseball are likely to lead to new and possibly bipartisan regulations from Congress, according to the Senate’s lead sports wagering critic. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who has already started an investigation into professional sports betting, said his inquiry could also reach […]
The indictment of Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) was met with condemnation from her Republican colleagues in the House and silence from her Democratic allies. The Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that Cherfilus-McCormick had been charged in a federal indictment over allegations that she stole $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds and laundering […]
A New York GOP assemblyman on Thursday launched his 2026 campaign for the House seat that will be vacated by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as she runs for governor. Robert Smullen is the first Republican to enter the race for Stefanik’s seat. “For too long, Washington has forgotten the people of Upstate New York,” he […]
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will not attend former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral Thursday, as they were not invited. Former President George W. Bush, former President Joe Biden, and all living former vice presidents will attend the funeral. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama will not attend. Speakers at the […]
(The Center Square) – GE Appliances announced Thursday it is investing more than $150 million into contracts for suppliers in the United States, contributing toward a new laundry manufacturing plant. The appliance company, whose parent company is China-based Haier, plans to split up investments across suppliers in 10 states and focus on steel, resins, parts […]
(The Center Square) – Senate Republicans say billions in property tax savings are coming to Ohioans, but Democrats say it’s not nearly enough. In a marathon session before it breaks for the year, the Senate passed changes to the state’s property tax laws that Republicans say stop “runaway tax increases” and result in $2 billion […]
(The Center Square) – In the past three years, the state of Wisconsin has paid millions to settle claims that stemmed from car crashes, inmate complaints, discrimination and other allegations against its employees, according to data obtained by The Center Square. The state made about $3.1 million worth of the claim payments, mostly for traffic […]
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral. Cheney died on Nov. 3 at age 84. He served as vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. FORMER VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY DEAD AT 84 Bush and former President Joe Biden, […]
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, but an exact timeline is murky. After a monthslong battle and obvious annoyance, Trump finally relented this week and approved Republicans voting in favor of the bill introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY). In […]
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday called for the Trump administration to divulge more details on why the United States is surging military assets near Venezuela’s coast. Schumer said he wanted Secretary of State Marco Rubio to give all senators a classified briefing on President Donald Trump’s “military buildup and reported plans for […]
