Trump’s 50% tariff raises concerns over copper production
President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper products sold in the United States effective Aug. 1.
Trump said he made the decision after he received a national... Read More.
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AARP Medicare Advantage among the lowest-rated plans in key senior markets
AARP-sponsored Medicare Advantage plans are among the lowest-rated options in many of the nation’s largest senior markets, despite the organization receiving over $1 billion annually to endorse them.
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USDA: 45M acres of American land owned by foreign entities
Nearly 46 million acres of forest and farmland are held by foreign investors, including by countries hostile to America, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Feds issue subpoenas over Harvard’s visa program, accuse it of Title VI violations
The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday it will intensify its ongoing investigation into Harvard University by issuing additional subpoenas related to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
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NYPD accused of selling promotions under Adams administration
(The Center Square) — Top NYPD brass doled out coveted jobs in specialty units to "unqualified" friends and sold promotions for cash, according to several lawsuits claiming embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams presided over a culture of "corruption and cronyism" in the... Read More.
New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
A federal judge in New Hampshire has again blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship and expanded the injunction nationwide.
The bench ruling Thursday by U.S. District... Read More.
State of Business: North Carolina No. 1 for 3rd time in 4 years
North Carolina is the nation’s No. 1 in the 2025 America’s Top States for Business, CNBC said Thursday morning.
In a presentation from the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington,... Read More.
Students in Pennsylvania may soon learn how to spot ‘fake news’
(The Center Square) – Amid a flood of online mis- and disinformation, lawmakers in both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have proposed legislation to help students evaluate the credibility of their sources and empower them with critical thinking skills to distinguish fact from... Read More.
Texas Hill Country death toll reaches 119, with 173 missing statewide
The death toll from the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flood has reached 119 with at least 173 confirmed missing in Kerr and Travis counties.
As of Wednesday, 94 deceased... Read More.
IRS proposal that churches may endorse politicians from the pulpit awaits approval
If a judge approves a proposed court order, the IRS will soon allow churches to endorse candidates from the pulpit again without losing their nonprofit status.
Churches lost the... Read More.
Congressman Meuser will not run for governor; Garrity will announce decision soon
Congressman Dan Meuser has announced that he will not seek the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Governor.Meuser made the announcement this week that he won't challenge incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro in the 2026 race.President Donald Trump had announced he would back Meuser in the race... Read More.
Towanda woman facing charges after allegedly cuttking off ankle monitor, assaulting police
A Towanda woman is facing charges after she allegedly cut off her ankle monitor and assaulted police.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 39-year-old Fawn Greene has been charged with three counts of felony aggravated assault, two counts of institutional vandalism of an educational facility,... Read More.
