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Judge OKs plan for Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
(The Center Square) - Paramount Skydance won a federal judge’s approval Wednesday to proceed with a $111-billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a historic Hollywood merger.
Harris Says She is Trying to Get a Second Debate With Trump
U.S. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is trying to get a second opportunity to debate her Republican challenger Donald Trump in this year's presidential race, she said on Friday.
Harris Campaign Reports Spending Nearly Three Times as Much as Trump in August
Kamala Harris' election campaign spent nearly three times as much money as her rival Donald Trump did in August, pressing the Democrat's financial advantage ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to financial disclosures filed on Friday.
Fact check: Bad neighbor? New Mexico governor criticizes Texas for securing her border
(The Center Square) – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently expressed outrage over "Texas' latest move" installing barriers in an area where they have been for nearly one year.
Arizona Hispanic Voters Targeted as Key Demographic in Presidential Race
(The Center Square) – The Arizona Republican Party and Latino Americans for Trump hosted an event Friday afternoon rallying Hispanic voters behind former President Donald Trump. Also in attendance was
US Secret Service Report Finds Multiple Failures Before Trump Assassination Attempt
(The Center Square) – A report from the U.S. Secret Service said multiple communication and operational failures happened on the day a lone gunman shot at former President Donald Trump
Missouri Health Worker Who Had Contact With Bird Flu Patient Develops Symptoms, US Officials Report
A second Missouri healthcare worker who had contact with a hospitalized patient infected with bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms but was not tested for the virus, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Opportunity Scholarships, ICE legislation vetoed
(The Center Square) – About 55,000 students and their families have been denied school choice by the North Carolina governor.
Cocaine busts galore at southern border, including from 'trusted traveler'
(The Center Square) – Noteworthy roundups of cocaine were announced by United States Customs and Border Protection this week across three border states.
San Francisco man with $2.4 million house got subsidized rent
(The Center Square) - Gregory Finkelson received a one-year prison sentence for theft of government property because of his fraudulent receipt of hundreds of thousands of dollars in low-income housing
Election 2024: Buckhout, Davis split over economic policy
(The Center Square) – Republican Laurie Buckhout wants "America first" initiatives, incumbent Democrat Don Davis says the route is to invest in communities.
Biden Readies $375 Million Arms Aid Package for Ukraine
The United States is preparing a $375 million military aid package for Ukraine, breaking a months-long trend towards smaller packages for Kyiv for its military operations against Russia, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday.
US House Votes to Repeal Biden Administration Tailpipe Emissions Rules
The U.S. House of Representatives voted narrowly on Friday to repeal clean-vehicle rules adopted in March to cut tailpipe emissions by 50% from 2026 levels by 2032.
US Secret Service Probe Finds Lack of Diligence Ahead of Trump Rally Shooting
A U.S. Secret Service probe found communication gaps and a lack of diligence ahead of the July attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally.
Gov. Hochul's Rating Falls Below Trump in New York
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability among voters has hit a new low, according to a poll, which shows the Democrat is less popular than former
Investment Advisers Urge Clients Away From Cash After Fed Rate Cut
US dollar banknotes are seen in this photo illustration taken February 12, 2018. (REUTERS/Jose
Factbox-US Companies to Hire Thousands of Seasonal Workers for Holiday Season
U.S. companies from Target and Macy's to package delivery firm UPS plan to hire thousands of seasonal workers ahead of the all-important holiday season.
Georgia Election Board May Order Hand Count of Votes in US Presidential Contest
A man with a stand selling wooden American flags turns around at the Pigs and Peaches country festival in Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. August 17, 2024. REUTERS/Megan Varner
Macy's to Hire More Than 31,500 Employees for Holiday Season
Macy's said on Thursday it will hire more than 31,500 full and part-time employees for the upcoming holiday season - fewer than last year - as the U.S. department store gears up for a busy shopping period.
Trump Says Fed's Rate Cut Was 'Political Move'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half of a percentage point was "a political move."
Biden Expects Fed to Continue Cutting Interest Rates
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he expects the Federal Reserve to continue cutting interest rates and vowed that his administration would keep working to lower costs for Americans.