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Election integrity questioned ahead of Arizona U.S. Senate primary

(The Center Square) – Ahead of Arizona’s primary election on Tuesday, election security has been a hot topic among politicians. So much so that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes released a misinformation alert Friday afternoon. “The Secretary of State encourages voters to rely only on trusted sources for accurate, election-related news,” reads a press release […]

Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel: ‘No handcuffs, no charges, no convictions’

(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel has been shrouded in controversy since before taking office. Despite this, he’s still attracting more followers and gaining publicity. Supporters praise his unique ideas and willingness to engage the community and push back against the rest of the council, which frequently sidelines his proposals. Even those […]

Renewed calls to end Chicago’s sanctuary status ahead of expected migrant surge

(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago already spending as much as $1.5 million a day for migrant housing and thousands of new arrivals expected in the weeks ahead, local activist Tio Hardiman is renewing his call for the city to reverse its sanctuary city status. For the past two years, Chicago has […]

A strike from Lebanon killed 12 youths. Could that spark war between Israel and Hezbollah?

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Middle East was bracing for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday after Israeli authorities said a rocket from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, killing 12 children and teens in what the military said was the deadliest attack on civilians since Oct. 7. The […]

Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying

PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birth place of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side at the Olympics. USA gymnastics team doctor Marcia Faustin by her side. A look of concern on both their faces. Three years ago in Tokyo, the scene ended with Biles removing herself […]

Kamala Harris raises $200 million in first week of campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign raised $200 million in its first week as she has emerged as the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee, according to her campaign. During her first day as the party’s top candidate, after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her, Harris brought in $100 million, her […]

The early clues on how far Harris will stray from Biden’s legacy

Since President Joe Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris a week ago, she has balanced how closely she should cling to her boss, who has historically low public approval.  A namesake of the “Biden-Harris administration,” as the White House has long dubbed the duo, Harris so far has not given any indication […]

The Debrief with Chris Irvine: How long will Harris enjoy the ‘honeymoon period’ with the media?

Washington Examiner Managing Editor Chris Irvine joins Investigations Editor Sarah Bedford to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris enjoying the honeymoon period with the media and the public, whether the fundamentals will be the same once the dust settles, and how former President Donald Trump should adjust his campaign strategy.

Biden’s final to-do list: What can he accomplish in the next six months?

President Joe Biden may have left the central question, why he quit his reelection bid, unanswered during his Wednesday evening address to the nation, but he did lay out some priorities for his final six months in office. “I’ll be focused on doing my job as president,” Biden said. “That means I’ll continue to lower costs […]

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 17 days

Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of the month can expect to receive their Social Security check in their hands by Aug. 14. The highest amount possible to receive is $4,873, reserved for the highest-income earners who retired at 70. However, a person is eligible to begin receiving payments when they turn 62, but […]
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