2024 election
Poll shows gap in voters over confidence in election(The Center Square) – Based on the Pew Research Poll, a majority of voters are somewhat confident that the 2024 presidential race will run smoothly, with accurate counts and the… Read More
Economy
U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, fewer than expected(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs in October, far fewer than expected and the lowest monthly total since December 2020. With the election just days away,… Read More
Weather
Helene: In North Carolina, 7 missing, 101 dead; 229 died in 7 states(The Center Square) – Seven North Carolinians remain unaccounted for or missing and 101 in the state are dead from Hurricane Helene, which has claimed the lives of 229 across… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Texas sees 51% drop in border apprehensions after Operation Lone Star expands(The Center Square) – Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal border crossers in Texas dropped 51% in one year, according to federal data. The stark decline comes after Gov. Greg Abbott… Read More
2024 election
FBI drop box arson investigation continues as WA law enforcement step up patrols(The Center Square) – The FBI continues to investigate Monday’s arson that destroyed hundreds of election ballots inside a Vancouver, Wash., drop box. An incendiary device was also dropped next… Read More
COVID-19
House panel seeks criminal charges against Cuomo(The Center Square) — A House panel is recommending that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo be brought up on criminal charges for providing false statements about his handling of… Read More
Education
Wisconsin voters reluctant to approve tax hikes for school funding, poll finds(The Center Square) – With a total of 137 local school referendum questions spread across ballots in Wisconsin, recent data shows voters’ support for increasing property taxes to fund public… Read More
2024 election
Competing visions for the nation highlighted on election trail(The Center Square) – With just six days until Election Day, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris made appearances in North Carolina on Wednesday.They were 60… Read More
Education, Gender
Olathe School District officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage(The Sentinel) — Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe are allowing a biological girl to use the boys’ restroom and locker… Read More
Gender Transition
Researcher who hid futility of puberty blockers harmed children, violated public trust, watchdog saysA researcher’s hiding of a study that found no mental health improvement for minors taking puberty blockers only hurt children and parents, and bordered on malpractice. That’s the considered… Read More
2024 election
Harris, Trump jockey for trust amid flaming rhetoric(The Center Square) – Every four years, Americans make a choice between the two candidates they most trust to lead the nation.On the surface, it’s Republican or Democrat. In decades… Read More
Federal government
Medicare rates, prescription drug costs surge under Inflation Reduction Act(The Center Square) – Medicare premiums and senior citizens’ prescription drug costs have surged since passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, according to data compiled by an advocate for seniors… Read More
2024 election
Harris still struggles with Black, Hispanic voters(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data shows that Vice President Kamala Harris has failed to secure the support among Black voters enjoyed by President Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton… Read More
2024 election
Supreme Court says Virginia can remove noncitizens from voter rolls(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Virginia’s emergency request to keep “noncitizens” off voter rolls, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Wednesday morning via a social media… Read More
2024 election
Johnson County Commission candidate Mark Hamill aiming to make living affordable, officials accountableThe guys repairing Mark Hamill’s car told him they have to live outside of Johnson County and drive over an hour to work because they can’t afford to live there. Read More
2024 election
Fire set in Vancouver, WA drop box burns hundreds of ballots; FBI investigating(The Center Square) – Hundreds of voters who returned their election ballots at a Vancouver, Wash., drop box over the weekend are urged to follow up with the Clark County… Read More
Education
Houston ISD scandal: up to 400 unqualified teachers involved in $1M cheating scheme(The Center Square) – Another scandal has unfolded in Texas’ largest public school district: a $1 million teacher certification cheating scheme through which up to 400 individuals paid a proxy… Read More
DEI
State leaders call on large businesses to end DEI policies(The Center Square) – A coalition of state officials and business leaders are publicly calling on Fortune 1,000 companies to end their controversial workplace policies. The letters come as Democrats… Read More
Jobs
Labor Department leader on hot seat for botched job(The Center Square) – Congressional committee leaders from North Carolina and Virginia have given a new Friday deadline in pursuit of answers from the embattled leader of the U.S. Department… Read More
2024 election
It’s now a sprint: Trump, Harris hit the home stretch(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race just one week out from Election Day. Trump hosted a rally… Read More