President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs on Mexican tomatoes have Republicans divided.  A 21% tariff on tomato imports from Mexico is set to take effect later this month, as the Trump administration believes doing so will allow U.S. tomato growers “to compete fairly in the marketplace.” Given that Mexican-grown tomatoes account for roughly 70% of the U.S. […]

Federal prosecutors with the Southern District of New York face stiff criticism after a jury rejected their most serious charges against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, casting doubt on the typically laser-focused office’s judgment and strategy in one of the most high-profile criminal cases in years. Jurors convicted Combs on Wednesday of two lesser counts related to prostitution and […]

(The Center Square) – Republican leaders in the Ohio Senate are puzzled by Gov. Mike DeWine’s vetoes in the state’s new budget but stopped short of committing to possible override votes in the coming weeks. DeWine, also a Republican, whittled out several provisions lawmakers have said would reduce property tax burdens across the state. Both the […]

(The Center Square) – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and 15 other state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging it cut funding for K-12 mental health programs established by Congress. In April, the federal agency announced a $1 billion cut to mental health funding, citing concerns about diversity, equity and […]