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White House to roll back Biden fuel economy standards

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

The federal government is relaxing Biden-era fuel economy standards that required most cars to have a fuel efficiency of nearly 50 mpg by 2031 in an effort to ease regulations for car manufacturers and make cars more affordable. ... Read More.

DEA says fentanyl purity dropping amid pressure campaign

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said fentanyl purity was declining amid a government-wide effort to address the threat of synthetic opioids. President Donald Trump has made fentanyl the face... Read More.

GAO confirms large-scale, systemic fraud risk in expanded Obamacare subsidies

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

The enhanced Obamacare subsidies that Democrats want to extend are virtually unprotected against fraud, costing taxpayers potentially billions of dollars a year, a bombshell report from the Government Accountability Office revealed Wednesday. ... Read More.

House Republicans summon Jack Smith for closed-door interview

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena for a closed-door interview with former special counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutor who investigated President Donald Trump during Joe Biden's presidency. The... Read More.

Pro-life group criticizes judge for blocking defunding of Planned Parenthood again

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

A federal judge has blocked the latest effort by the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, drawing criticism from national pro-life leaders who say the ruling goes against the will of voters and Congress. ... Read More.

House committee examines rising violence against law enforcement

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

Growing violence against law enforcement officers is raising concerns with lawmakers as the law enforcement community points to dangerous rhetoric as a catalyst for attacks, as Democrats continue to accuse immigration officials of wrongdoing. ... Read More.

San Francisco sues companies over ‘ultra-processed’ foods

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

The city and county of San Francisco is suing 10 companies for manufacturing everything from sodas to candy bars and breakfast cereals - what the municipality calls unhealthy, "ultra-processed" foods. ... Read More.

49 Republicans voted for Biden’s $6 billion Afghan resettlement relief package

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

After President Joe Biden's deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, Congress passed an emergency government spending bill that included $6 billion to expand an Afghan refugee resettlement program. ... Read More.

Democrats reject idea of constitutional amendment mandating balanced budgets

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

In light of the nation's $38 trillion national debt, U.S. House lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss ways to structure a constitutional amendment mandating that Congress pass deficit-neutral budgets. The... Read More.

Fiscal watchdog urges Hochul to tighten New York’s purse strings

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A New York watchdog group is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to pull the reins on government spending and pump more money to the state's rainy day fund as the Democrat prepares to file her next budget. ... Read More.

Mayor near Grand Canyon awaits impact of new tourism rule

Wednesday, December 3 by The Center Square

A mayor in Arizona is taking a wait-and-see approach on how the Trump administration's fee hike for international tourists will affect her small town near the Grand Canyon. Last... Read More.