(The Center Square) – The Congressional Budget Office slashed its tariff revenue forecast to reflect new data on the highest import duties the U.S. has seen in nearly a century. The CBO, which Congress created to help evaluate economic and budgetary policies, said the new projections show tariff changes will reduce deficits by $3 trillion […]
(The Center Square) – Florida welcomes a new taxpayer about every two minutes while California loses one about every minute, according to new data. An analysis of data from the IRS conducted by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation found that Florida, Texas, and North Carolina gain new taxpayers faster than any other state in the […]
Israel launched a wave of attacks in Gaza after accusing Hamas of crossing the yellow ceasefire line, further straining President Donald Trump‘s vaunted peace plan. The Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, reported at least 22 people were killed and 83 wounded in Israeli strikes against several areas in Gaza. Among these strikes […]
(The Center Square) – Less than 24 hours after the surprise resignation of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican received thanks from the state Republican Party and criticism from President Donald Trump. Greene said in a Friday night social media post that she had received personal attacks and death threats for her recent stances […]
(The Center Square) – Texas remains ground zero for targeted attacks against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. In the past few months, ICE facilities in Texas have been the target of shootings, bomb threats, and now, mail with powder substances. Federal officials are investigating two incidents in North Texas after two ICE field offices […]
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Seated next to Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the […]
(The Center Square) – The California Legislative Analyst’s Office released its outlook on the 2026-27 budget, highlighting the state’s weak position and an $18 billion shortfall. The nonpartisan office releases the report annually to give the Legislature an idea of its starting point before the Assembly and Senate convene each January. The main causes of the […]
Ukraine‘s European allies and Japan voiced their concern over a U.S. peace plan ahead of a summit in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss an end to the war. A joint statement signed by 14 of Ukraine’s allies adopted a cautious tone towards the controversial U.S. peace plan, voicing appreciation for Washington’s efforts and beginning with praise […]
(The Center Square) – School districts across the country have significantly increased spending since 2020, even as they face steep declines in student enrollment and academic performance, according to a new analysis from the Reason Foundation. The report finds American public schools are nearing $1 trillion in annual spending, almost a 35% increase between 2002 and 2023. […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fire broke out aboard a Los Angeles container ship on Friday, briefly prompting a shelter-in-place order for surrounding communities over concerns about hazardous materials within the ship’s cargo. All 23 crew members of the ship were accounted for and there were no injuries from the electrical fire, according to the […]
