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US budget deficit remains steady in first quarter of 2026

The US budget deficit remained virtually stable during the first three months of 2026, as increased revenue -- primarily from income taxes and customs duties -- offset an acceleration in spending. Between January and March, the deficit stood at $164 billion, $4 billion higher than in the same period a year earlier,

WILL files federal Title IX lawsuit against New Richmond school policy

(The Center Square) – The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of New Richmond Parents for Good Schools over the school district’s policy on gender identity and the use of bathrooms at the school. “The policy has resulted in at least one male being

Secretary of State’s Office grilled at Legislative Audit Committee

Lawmakers quizzed Montana Secretary of State official Austin James on Thursday about voter information the office turned over to the federal government — but James wouldn’t provide additional details, citing the threat of litigation. In a spirited discussion during the Legislative Audit Committee meeting, James also said some legislators exploited

ICE has detained 6,200+ kids in Trump’s second term, up 10x since Biden left office

ICE has detained 6,200+ kids in Trump’s second term, up 10x since Biden left office

ICE has detained 6,200+ kids in Trump’s second term, up 10x since Biden left office Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained over 6,200 children during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to recently released numbers analyzed by The Marshall Project. People under the age of 18

Pay fears grow for US security workers in shutdown

Pay fears grow for US security workers in shutdown

Thousands of US homeland security employees are facing growing uncertainty over their pay after being told Friday's check could be their last until a record-long partial government shutdown is ended. A memo from the federal government warned staff that without congressional action, funding gaps could halt future

Report: Foreign billionaires fund millions to orgs that oppose American AI infrastructure

(The Center Square) – A new American Energy Institute report shows that foreign billionaires have provided funding upwards of $39 million to the anti-AI data center movement in the United States, with experts saying AI infrastructure must be advanced in order to assert American tech dominance over communist China. Founder,

Secretary of State’s Office grilled at Legislative Audit Committee

Lawmakers quizzed Montana Secretary of State official Austin James on Thursday about voter information the office turned over to the federal government — but James wouldn’t provide additional details, citing the threat of litigation. In a spirited discussion during the Legislative Audit Committee meeting, James also said some legislators exploited