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Lawmakers grill Hegseth on Iran conflict, $1.5T budget request

(The Center Square) – As the U.S.-Iran conflict continues with no end in sight, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dodged questions from U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in congressional hearings Tuesday. Hegseth, General Dan Kaine, and Under Secretary of War Jules Hurst appeared before House

Trump confirms Makary out at FDA

(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that Marty Makary would be leaving his post atop the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While speaking to reporters on the White House lawn Tuesday, Trump said Makary would be leaving. He said FDA deputy commissioner Kyle Diamantes will take

Trump asks court to freeze tariff ruling amid import surge fears

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration asked the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday to pause its ruling blocking the president's Section 122 tariffs, warning that even a temporary halt could disrupt trade negotiations and trigger a surge in imports. In a court declaration, U.S.

Democrats vow to challenge ballroom security funding in Republican budget bill

(The Center Square) – Republicans in Congress will spend the next two weeks pushing forward their $72 billion budget reconciliation bill, attempting to meet President Donald Trump’s June 1 deadline. While Democrats cannot unilaterally block the filibuster-proof legislation, they intend to make the process as politically damaging as possible

State charges dismissed against Swain

(The Center Square) – Daniel Swain, the South Carolinian facing North Carolina charges connected to an accusation he was threatening the president, will not face justice in the Old North State. Charges were dismissed in Wake County District Court for resisting a public officer, possession of methamphetamine and a fictitious license

Legislators take step to subpoena Secretary of State

Legislators took a step this week toward issuing a subpoena to Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen for information about voter records her office provided to the federal government. Rep. Kelly Kortum, D-Bozeman, made the motion to direct staff to draft the subpoena, arguing Montanans value their privacy rights,

Court strikes tariff, Trump moves ahead with replacement

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's administration signaled Friday it intends to appeal a federal trade court's ruling striking down his 10% global tariff as unlawful, while simultaneously pressing ahead with a separate round of import taxes that could take effect as early as July. American