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New tariffs could raise nearly $1 trillion over a decade

(The Center Square) – Proposed tariffs on imports from 60 economies could raise nearly $970 billion over the next decade, according to estimates released Monday by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The tariffs, proposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, represent the broadest use of that

Federal judge blocks Trump's 100K visa fee

(The Center Square) - A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's policy seeking to implement a $100,000 fee on visas for highly skilled foreign workers. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin said Trump's order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B

World Cup 2026 Is Coming to Boston: Here Are Four Hotels to Book Now

World Cup 2026 Is Coming to Boston: Here Are Four Hotels to Book Now

Soccer fans from around the world are expected to descend on Boston this summer as the city hosts seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, which runs from June 11 through July 19, is the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

(KNOXVILLE, TN) A crowd gathered along the waterfront in New York City in the summer of 1776. The scene they witnessed was terrifying. The largest expeditionary force in British history sailed into the American harbor. Over 300 ships brought 32,000 professional soldiers and Hessian mercenaries to crush a rebellion.

Bessent backs 3% deficit goal despite 5% budget forecasts

(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged in two congressional hearings to cut the federal deficit to 3% of GDP, a target the government's own budget projections do not currently support. Bessent repeated the goal before both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways

Senate sends $70B bill funding ICE, border patrol to vacant House

(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Republicans finally passed their roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an 18-hour vote-a-rama that ended early Friday morning. The 52-47 final vote saw every Republican holdout except Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, supporting party-line the bill. The

Colorado governor vetoes legislation allowing ICE to be sued

(The Center Square) - Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a Democrat-backed bill on Wednesday that would have allowed citizens to sue immigration enforcement officers for civil rights violations. The Democratic governor’s veto comes amidst a series of vetoes against legislation passed by his own party. Questions of constitutionality surrounded