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Record holiday travel expected across the U.S., in Southwest

Tuesday, December 23 by The Center Square

Motorists can expect long security lines and backed-up highways as Americans get on the move for some of the year's biggest travel days. More than one-third of Americans will... Read More.

Attorneys general sue to keep consumer bureau funded

Tuesday, December 23 by The Center Square

Democratic attorneys general from 22 jurisdictions sued the Trump administration Monday over its plans to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "We won't stand by as consumer protections are... Read More.

Record school spending fails to reverse decline in test scores

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

As national education spending per pupil rises, student enrollment is dropping and test scores across the United States are falling, which raises concern over how effectively taxpayer dollars are being used in public schools. ... Read More.

Trump announces ‘Golden Fleet’ Navy battleships

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump announced on Monday the United States would be building two new battleships to be part of the Navy's "Golden Fleet." Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco... Read More.

WATCH: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 bridge costs still missing

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

A bipartisan group of lawmakers whose charge is to provide updates on the plans and cost to replace the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon has run into a bit of a roadblock. ... Read More.

WATCH: Organizer to Seattle: No need to wait for final Fed policy on homelessness

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

Even though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has temporarily withdrawn its recently announced policy changes that threaten deep cuts to "Housing First" programs, the founder of a Seattle-based community group is confident the changes are coming. ... Read More.

Utah year in review: reduced taxes, green energy cuts

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

In 2025, the Utah legislature implemented policies to reduce state income taxes by $215 million and restrict taxpayer-funded subsidies from supporting green energy products. However, not all Utah lawmakers supported the taxpayer-friendly legislation. ... Read More.

Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff rebate checks depend on Congress

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump needs Congress to take action to make good on a proposal to send some Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks next year. Director of the National Economic... Read More.

Lummis retirement follows scrutiny over stalled crypto legislation

Monday, December 22 by The Center Square

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, a move that comes as she faces mounting criticism of her role in delaying cryptocurrency legislation backed by the Trump White House and House Republicans. ... Read More.

Record holiday travel expected across the U.S., in Southwest

Attorneys general sue to keep consumer bureau funded

Record school spending fails to reverse decline in test scores

Trump announces ‘Golden Fleet’ Navy battleships

WATCH: WA and OR lawmakers irked as update on I-5 bridge costs still missing

WATCH: Organizer to Seattle: No need to wait for final Fed policy on homelessness

Utah year in review: reduced taxes, green energy cuts

Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff rebate checks depend on Congress

Lummis retirement follows scrutiny over stalled crypto legislation

Trump administration pauses all offshore wind projects for security

Noem offers $3,000, free flight for migrants who sign up to leave

Lawmakers to hold Bondi in contempt if all Epstein files not released

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