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Fifth Circuit hands Texas another win on border security law

(The Center Square) – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed Texas its third win Friday on border security. As the border crisis escalated during the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott took a series of measures to implement border security efforts, including building and expanding concertina wire barriers, building a border

EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance

EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance

The European Union and United States signed an agreement Friday to coordinate on the supply of critical minerals needed for key industries including defense, as China's dominance becomes a growing concern. The pact marks a rare embrace by President Donald Trump's administration of the role of

Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting

(The Center Square) – Less than 100 days into Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration, Virginia’s redistricting fight is unfolding across multiple fronts, from the ballot box to the Legislature and drawing attention from federal lawmakers. Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment this week that could reshape the state’s

Republicans challenge Clyde in Georgia's 9th District

(The Center Square) - Incumbent Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., is facing a primary challenger in his bid to hold on to his 9th District post. Sam Couvillon and Joel Poole are both challenging Clyde in the May 19 primary. Early voting begins on Monday, April 27. Clyde took over the

ILO names US official as number two amid grumbling over unpaid dues

ILO names US official as number two amid grumbling over unpaid dues

After months of delay, the UN labour agency has appointed Trump administration official Sheng Li as its deputy director general, despite Washington's failure to pay its dues for two years. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) officially announced this week that Li, a high-level official at the US

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

(COLUMBUS, OHIO) China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power measures has surpassed – that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and

Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate

Bargain US carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in a year, could be spared by a controversial potential White House rescue package. Trump confirmed on Thursday that he was hoping Spirit could be saved, sparing thousands of jobs. "I think we'