The Center Square Daily

Jared Strong hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Jared looks at Illinois' diversity commission coming under scrutiny by the Illinois Senate after The Center Square reported on the part time work and high pay of commissioners and the poor outcomes for the businesses they are meant to help. The Center Square's Sarah Roderick-Fitch joins to discuss the state of the conflict in Iran and the U.S.'s future with NATO. And Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs a memo instructing leadership to allow service members to request to carry private firearms on base. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Talamonti hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Jim looks at the debate in Illinois over who is really responsible for high property taxes. The Center Square's Christen Smith joins to discuss soaring water costs after private takeovers of utilities and steps Pennsylvania is taking to address the problem. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: FLORIDA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_2cdcbf2f-7574-448f-b2b1-377d13422467.html NORTH CAROLINA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_ba1a5c16-4184-4a7a-8f7a-9f6a1012bad5.html NEVADA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_2fa91bb8-c93f-43ec-9358-76a99647f768.html NEW YORK: https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/article_fec2c87a-4e88-4f4c-bae7-783c8f11b372.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Esther looks at the biggest national headlines with Pres. Trump saying Iran is requesting a ceasefire and attending the Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship, and the nation gearing up for the first manned mission to the moon in 50 years. The Center Square's Kim Jarret joins to discuss the debate in Georgia about changing from the Eastern time zone to the Atlantic time zone in a bid to get around the federal limitations on permanent daylight savings time. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: ARIZONA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/arizona/article_a474fd87-cf12-4f47-8b22-34d39fd1ee1d.html CALIFORNIA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/california/article_b31cfcf3-643a-442c-b97e-7473e2b686f6.html NORTH CAROLINA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_0bdf9cd3-05cf-4eb6-a1e0-0da31ca81e79.html WISCONSIN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_9c86af3b-4995-4619-a30e-f0419cd9f8f2.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Esther Wickham hosts The Center Square Daily, a review of some of the top headlines concerning taxpayers across the country. On today’s show, Esther looks at a nonprofit organization urging the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to reopen a civil rights investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging a race-based program violates federal law. The Center Square's Therese Boudreaux joins to discuss 10 senators that voted against bipartisan housing legislation who received tens of thousands of dollars from groups like Blackstone which would be impacted by the bill. And quick hits from Nevada, Louisiana, and Michigan. Read more at TheCenterSquare.com Quick Hits: NEVADA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/nevada/article_d7723a44-9bd3-4d6f-9368-eb8477b70ab4.html LOUISIANA: https://www.thecentersquare.com/louisiana/article_0e7efbdf-32c9-4247-9bce-fc3f92a2860e.html MICHIGAN: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_ed65e834-8a50-46e5-a805-71e205f389e1.html 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - LAUSD race-based program 04:10 - Housing Bill Opponents Received Tens of Thousands 13:48 - America's Talking Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, the shifts being caused by data centers and AI. California’s Merced City School District has spent over $900,000 on consultants for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to documents provided by Defending Education. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a case to determine at what point an individual attempting to enter the United States can claim asylum protections. And the economic impacts of international conflicts like the one in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Greg Bishop talks to guests about the new income tax in Washington state, the latest Voters' Voice poll, scrutiny of funding for education programs for noncitizen students in the country illegally, the tightening of the economy, and more... Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of the Center Square Radio Hour, the U.S. Supreme court considers a variety of cases including ones dealing with gun rights, elections, and immigration. Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers’ ability to strike or participate in protests, and education officials and labor advocates continue to debate the legality of teacher strikes. A former Wisconsin prison warden, who was convicted of a criminal charge tied to the death of one of his inmates, was paid nearly $118,000 for unused vacation time after he resigned, according to state data obtained by The Center Square. And how AI is currently impacting the jobs market and what to expect going forward. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illinois is on heightened alert for public safety as the conflict in Iran continues, and gas prices, already high in the land of Lincoln, tick higher. A national debate over Title IX enforcement continues as the Trump administration investigates schools and universities that allow transgender students to compete in women's sports, and the U.S. Supreme Court continues to weigh a decision. Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina kick off the primary season. And more... Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. The Washington State House has passed a bill that terminates the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System Plan 1, creates a new plan, and transfers $4.5 billion out of that plan. Democrats and environmentalists are sounding the alarm over the recently-released farm bill, which includes deregulatory and pro-industry provisions supported by the Trump administration. And more... Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American Association of School Administrators hosted a members-only virtual webinar last week, providing school leaders with guidance on how to respond to potential encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on school campuses, according to materials exclusively obtained by The Center Square. California lawmakers want to study whether a per-mile tax would replace the gas tax so that electric-vehicle drivers would have to pay for using the roadways. A lawsuit has been filed by the Citizens Action Defense Fund against the Washington state House and other entities for the denial of press credentials to several independent journalists, which the suit claims violates their First Amendment rights. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Armenian-speakers in Los Angeles County utilize California’s In-Home Supportive Services program at a rate roughly 700% higher than their proportion of the county’s population, an analysis by The Center Square found — renewing attention to potential fraud concerns in the community amid the ongoing public dispute between CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Gov. Gavin Newsom. The City of Atlanta paid more than $250,000 to a Chicago-based Muslim organization, which at the time was raising money for another group that's been accused of aiding Hamas. For the third time in six years, North Carolina is No. 1 for business climate and economic development in selections by Business Facilities magazine. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. Senate failed to advance a package of the six remaining federal funding bills Thursday, leaving less than 40 hours until the federal government partially shuts down. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. Several blue states appear set to lose electoral college votes while red states will make sweeping gains, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump called off tariffs on U.S. allies opposed to his plans to annex Greenland after announcing a tentative deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for a future deal on Greenland. Federal officials have made three arrests in connection with a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning church service last week in St. Paul. And more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether biological males can participate in women's and girls’ sports. With the U.S. Senate sending a roughly $180 billion funding package to the president’s desk Thursday, Congress has now knocked out half of the annual appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal year 2026. The administration continues to ramp up its response to the massive social services fraud in Minnesota, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent enumerating steps his department is taking to prevent similar abuses going forward. And more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty as he was arraigned in a New York court on Monday, facing federal drug and weapons charges. Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state attorney general were either “complicit” in the now-estimated $9 billion of social services fraud that has taken place in the state in recent years or “asleep at the wheel,” according to Republican Rep. James Comer, R-Ky. Former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat will be empty at least two months, likely three, as a special election already drawing 24 candidates will not take place until March 10. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Maduro, wife plead not guilty in first court appearanceRepublicans go on attack in hearing over $9 billion of social services fraudSpecial election for Greene's seat set for March 10Ecology confirms Commerce ‘significantly inflated’ CCA emissions reductionsDOJ sues Virginia over tuition for illegal immigrants Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Budget concerns will continue to dominate Congress in 2026. The U.S. Supreme Court will head into 2026 with numerous high profile decisions to issue. Transgender athletes, birthright citizenship, presidential firing power, tariffs and redistricting are several issues that hang in the balance of the high court’s decision making. For 67 million people relying on electricity from the regional power grid, PJM, cheaper utility bills in 2026 are little more than a pipe dream. And more...Read more:Tariffs to transgender athletes: SCOTUS cases to watch in 2026Don't count on lower electricity prices in 2026Medi-Cal to stop accepting illegal immigrants as of Jan. 1App offers alternative to classroom phone ban Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Center Square staff discuss Pres. Trump, Congress, and tariff policy in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amid a national housing crisis, the Biden administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development produced guidelines encouraging property owners to forgo some fair housing practices to favor Afghan refugees, the Trump administration argues in a new directive terminating previous guidelines. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, under fire for failing to prevent a massive welfare fraud scheme in his state, was in Seattle on Tuesday as the special guest at Gov. Bob Ferguson’s fundraising luncheon, telling those in attendance Somalis were being "demonized" and vowing to bring more into his state. The Trump administration has proposed $12 billion in federal aid to American farmers, with many undergoing what Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins described as an economic crisis. And more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House, the state's governor confirmed. After a story was published last week claiming that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat to kill those remaining, both Hegseth and the Pentagon reiterated their defense of the War Department’s actions as completely legal. States that refuse to turn over data on food stamp recipients will lose all SNAP funding, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday. And more...Read more:Trump vows to pause migration after D.C. shootingHegseth, Pentagon stand by explanation of second boat strike'No data, no money:' USDA says states who don't hand over info will lose SNAP fundingTrump election interference case in Georgia dismissedCalifornia anti-discrimination law raises concerns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the record-long government shutdown finally over, Republicans are ramping up conversations about how to reform Obamacare and address the rising cost of insurance premiums. Congress on Tuesday agreed to pass a bill by unanimous consent requiring the U.S. attorney general to release all documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Responding to Americans' frustrations over high grocery prices, President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday exempting more than 200 food products from tariffs. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:With shutdown over, fight over Obamacare reform is onU.S. Senate passes bill to release Epstein files, heads to Trump's deskTrump rolls back tariffs on over 200 foods in sharp reversalLawmaker: Prediction markets coming if Wisconsin doesn't approve sports bettingCalifornia attorney general, agency face possible sanctions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the longest government shutdown in history finally over, federal agencies are slowly bringing affected services back online and hoping to resume normal operations by the end of next week. President Donald Trump has again floated the idea of sending Americans $2,000 from tariff revenue, but a new analysis suggests the import taxes won't bring in enough money to cover the proposed checks. The U.S. House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol cost almost twice as much as previously reported, including spending taxpayer funds for TV news producers and documentary filmmakers to create videos dramatizing its case against President Donald Trump, an investigation by The Center Square found. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Federal services to slowly recover following end of government shutdownAnalysis: Trump's proposed tariff rebate would cost twice as much as tariffsJan. 6 panel cost twice previous estimates, hiring TV producers to dramatize attackWisconsin school consolidation could be near 'pendulum swing'Pennsylvania finally closes $50.1B budget deal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City after taking down the former Democrat New York governor for a second time on Tuesday. For the 14th time, U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday filibustered Republicans’ funding bill to reopen the government, guaranteeing that the ongoing shutdown will be the longest in U.S. history. The U.S. Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump's tariff authority a chilly reception on Wednesday, with his economic agenda hanging in the balance and businesses and consumers watching for higher prices. And more...Read more: ELECTION DAY 2025: NYC elects Mamdani, Democrats sweep VA, NJ governors' racesGovernment shutdown to surpass 35 days, breaking all records U.S. Supreme Court frosty on Trump's tariff power as world watchesCongressional Perks: Luxury cars and mileage result in big costs for taxpayers UC system mandates training affirming gender ideology Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump feels confident the flow of fentanyl from China will be curbed following a “great meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Despite opposition from major federal labor unions, Senate Democrats blocked Republicans’ Continuing Resolution to reopen and fund the government for the 13th time Tuesday. The California Public Employees' Retirement System for state employees lost 71% of its $468 million investment in a clean energy and technology private equity fund, state records show, but CalPERS won’t explain how. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Trump slices China fentanyl tariff in half following meeting with XiDemocrats refuse to end shutdown for 13th time, drawing GOP ire CA state retirement fund lost 71% of $468M put in clean energy, won’t say howIllinois agency buys incompatible computer system meant to 'streamline' DEI effortsPoll: Most voters against federal govt controlling education Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump’s plans to “restore election integrity” and prevent voter fraud include banning mail-in voting and requiring that voters present identification at the polls. Wisconsin has paid billions of dollars in recent years for outside investors to manage most of the state's retirement funds even though it has an expansive team of highly paid investment employees, according to state data. Senate Democrats are set to block Republicans’ government funding bill for the 12th time Wednesday, keeping the federal government shut down despite tens of millions of low-income Americans at risk of losing food stamps or early childhood education assistance. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Poll: Majority of Americans favor voter ID requirement, split on mail-in voting banWisconsin's highly paid state investors pay others to do most investingRecord-long govt shutdown threatens food, early childhood education assistanceWSBA ends investigation into WA AG Nick Brown hours after inquiry by The Center Square'Moral disaster': Wisconsin leaders want answers on teacher assault probe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The man accused of firebombing the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated arson and terrorism on Tuesday. It’s been two weeks since the federal government shut down, and lawmakers are no closer to reaching a deal after U.S. Senate Democrats voted down Republicans’ funding bill for the eighth time Tuesday. A new poll shows that President Donald Trump’s approval rating reached 48% in October, a number mostly bolstered by Republicans. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:Balmer pleads guilty to attempted murder of Pennsylvania governorGovt shutdown predicted to drag on after funding bill fails for 8h time in SenateTrump approval rating at 48% in October, poll findsSome New York school districts spend almost or more than $100,000 a studentWATCH: UW professor says campus problems go much deeper than anti-Semitism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump expressed a desire to designate Antifa a foreign terror organization; now, a U.S. senator is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make it happen. U.S. senators have left town for the weekend and will not vote again on a federal funding bill until Tuesday, meaning the ongoing government shutdown will stretch into its third week. Despite federal pushback for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Illinois has spent millions of dollars in the past few years for new, high-paying government jobs to increase the amount of state contracts that go to businesses owned by racial minorities, women and people with disabilities, an investigation by The Center Square found.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Senator urges Rubio to move forward designating Antifa a foreign terror organizationHundreds of National Guard activated in Illinois'Shameful:' GOP leaders frustrated with Dems on tenth day of shutdownFiscal Fallout: Illinois diversity commission's budget ballooning but results lagWisconsin legislator: Schools must fulfill financial reporting before referendum Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the government shutdown enters its second day, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defended Republican leaders’ refusal to concede to Democrats’ health care policy demands in exchange for their votes on federal funding. A hard deadline has been set for Hamas to agree to a peace deal proposed by President Donald Trump and accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning this is their “last chance.” The results of a May executive order aiming to reform drug pricing are beginning to materialize, per an administration announcement Tuesday. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:'I don't have anything to negotiate': Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategyTrump gives Hamas a Sunday deadline to agree to peace deal, or elseAdministration strikes deal with Pfizer to reduce drug costsCongressional Conflicts: Lawmakers dump Tylenol stock before autism controversyTexas A&M President resigns over controversy in LGBTQ teachings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan Routh was found guilty of all charges in a plot to kill Donald Trump by a federal jury that needed little time to reach a verdict Tuesday afternoon. Government funding negotiations came to a standstill Tuesday after President Donald Trump cancelled talks with Democratic congressional leaders, saying no meeting “could possibly be productive” given their demands. Discretionary spending by Illinois state leaders has increased more than $16 billion since J.B. Pritzker became governor nearly seven years ago. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Routh guilty on all charges in plot to kill Trump'Brutal slog:' Government shutdown looms as bipartisan negotiations derailFiscal Fallout: Illinois spending swells 43% under PritzkerTrump introduces $100k H-1B visa chargeWATCH: Report says national student debt more than $1.6T Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect charged in the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, remained silent and emotionless as he appeared before Judge Tony Graf Tuesday afternoon, soon after paperwork was filed showing prosecutors’ intent to seek the death penalty. President Donald Trump is designating Antifa a “major terrorist organization,” he announced in a social media post Wednesday evening. Despite a Trump administration executive order defunding gender ideology in public education, Los Angeles Unified School District materials instruct elementary children how to be transgender activists, warn parents that failing to support "gender-affirming care" could endanger their children, and the district allows students to socially transition at school without parental notification, an investigation by The Center Square found. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:Suspect in Charles Kirk assassination appears before judgeWATCH: Trump designates Antifa a 'major terrorist organization'LA elementary school materials push gender transitions despite Trump orderSenate rejects both Republican and Democrat govt funding stopgaps, risking a shutdownBest, worst states for teachers ranked as student scores drop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Authorities on Friday confirmed the suspect in the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is in custody. Chilling video of the Aug. 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail has drawn increased awareness of the incident. The Make America Healthy Again Commission released a sweeping strategy Tuesday to nationally improve children’s health, which includes more than 120 initiatives – including advancing research on autism, pesticides, vaccine injury and water quality – aimed at that end. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: 'We got him:' Kirk shooting suspect in custodyTwo weeks later, outrage rises in Charlotte rail murderMAHA releases strategy to improve children’s health'Lap of luxury:' Section 8 covering Arizona rents up to $6,020 a monthWhite House announces new AI Education initiative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly take up his appeal on tariff authority after two lower courts rejected his claims of broad authority to issue import duties under a 1977 law. Ryan Routh, North Carolinian and resident of Hawaii charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump during the last campaign season, begins his defense Monday in a Florida federal courtroom. As the Illinois Freedom Caucus and Chicago Flips Red join forces to invite President Donald Trump’s crime cleanup efforts into Chicago, some residents say federal assistance is needed in the city. And more...Read more: WATCH: Trump to push Supreme Court for quick ruling on tariff authorityRouth, representing himself, begins picking Florida jury MondayChicago residents: 'We need help' from feds to fight crimeCongress returns, but Trump's 'pocket rescissions' snarls govt funding processAB 495 moves forward despite GOP pushback in California Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two weeks after declaring “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., to combat crime, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to end cashless bail in the nation’s capital, while taking steps to eliminate it throughout the country. Washington Solicitor General Noah Purcell is the focus of a Washington State Bar Association complaint alleging misconduct for responding on Attorney General Nick Brown’s behalf in a separate bar complaint, and directly communicating with private law firm Perkins Coie without its attorney’s consent. Before Hurricane Katrina ravaged the coast, the New Orleans population was about 460,000. Twenty years later, the city has dropped to about 380,000 as it continues to rebuild. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: WATCH: Trump moves to end cashless bail in D.C., nationwideNew Orleans population numbers remain lower 20 years after KatrinaWA State Bar Association complaint filed against Solicitor General Noah PurcellNonprofit files complaints against Trump attorneys but almost no public disciplineWATCH: Backlash continues to July’s ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ event at WA elementary school Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White House has helped open the channels of communication between Russia, Ukraine and the rest of Europe, but the details of any resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war remain murky. Casting a ballot may look different for millions of American voters in the 2026 midterm elections if Republican-led states follow President Donald Trump’s wish to abolish mail-in voting and electronic voting machines. More than a week after President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., his administration is touting the operation as a success as more Republican governors commit National Guard troops. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Some Russia-Ukraine questions answered Tuesday, more remainDems oppose Trump's bid to end mail-in ballots, voting machinesWhite House touts D.C. crackdown; no timeline on National Guard deploymentWA AG Nick Brown threatened with suspension of license to practice lawVirginia schools keep gender policy, despite Title IX violation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The president declared a crime emergency in D.C. and said the National Guard will soon patrol the streets in an effort to curb crime. For the first time in many years, the Pierce County Republican Party will not have a booth at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Wash. As President Donald Trump’s tariff policies come into effect, July’s Consumer Price Index showed overall consumer prices rose 2.7% annually, slightly lower than forecasted by economists. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Trump declares 'Liberation Day' in D.C., calls in National GuardWATCH: WA State Fair accused of excluding Pierce County Republican PartyInflation holds steady amid trade war threatsCalifornia spending up 50% per capita since 2019Parental rights groups concerned over DEI in Denver teacher contract Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FBI on Thursday agreed to assist with locating Texas Democrats who fled the state to prevent the Texas House from reaching a quorum and conducting official business. Since California Gov. Gavin Newsom took office in 2019, state debt payments on unemployment benefits have gone from zero to nearly $600 million this year, and could soon result in annual payroll tax increases of nearly $500 per employee, according to an analysis by The Center Square. Right before leaving for its week-long August recess, the U.S. Senate passed a minibus containing three out of the 12 annual government funding bills. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Cornyn: FBI to assist with locating, arresting Texas Dems who fled stateFiscal Fallout: California interest on fraudulent COVID benefits rapidly growingSenate passes minibus before recessing, making slight progress on govt funding'Time's Up': House Dems demand progress as SEPTA cuts loomTrump signs order to bring back Presidential Fitness Test Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Energy advocates are pleased by the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to repeal the Obama-era Endangerment Finding that has imposed strict regulations on the automobile industry and cost the nation $1 trillion, with one saying the move could lead to the end of EPA greenhouse gas regulations via the Clean Air Act in general. The end of a six-month suspension of a policy that for years allowed for the auto-deletion of Microsoft Teams or instant messages at Washington state agencies after one week is approaching. Newly declassified intelligence documents indicate that Hillary Clinton, her 2016 presidential campaign managers, and a top member of a George Soros group plotted to fabricate the Trump-Russia collusion campaign to distract the public from Clinton’s email scandal. And more...Read more:EPA proposes massive deregulations for greenhouse gasesWATCH: Will Ferguson extend ban on auto-deletion of public records?Bombshell report indicates Clinton, Soros group plotted to 'demonize' TrumpTrump announces EU trade deal with 15% tariff on importsNational teachers union, its mission questioned in congressional proposal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit automakers are concerned President Donald Trump's trade deal with Japan will give the U.S. ally a lower tariff rate than those imposed on Canada and Mexico, two neighboring countries with close connections to the U.S. auto industry. Washington state’s Medicaid spending has quintupled, or increased five times over, since the 2013-15 biennium, according to an analysis by The Center Square. Evidence criminally implicating former President Barack Obama in the alleged “manufactured intelligence” documents behind the Russian collusion hoax against President Donald Trump has been referred to the Department of Justice and the FBI, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Wednesday. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:U.S. automakers question tariff rate in Trump's deal with JapanFiscal Fallout: How Washington Medicaid spending quintupled over a decadeWATCH: Gabbard doubles-down on Obama 'treason' claims, refers evidence to DOJEconomist: Hotel data shows hosting NFL Draft has minimal positive effectU.S. government gives some education money back to states Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. House in a late night vote passed Republicans’ $9 billion rescissions package, delivering another win for President Donald Trump and his promise to cut federal spending. Artificial intelligence infrastructure coming to Pennsylvania includes $90 billion from tech giants, energy companies and investment firms betting on the state’s rich power supply. President Donald Trump's tariffs could cancel out the economic benefits of the GOP's tax cuts, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:House delivers Trump another win, passing $9 billion spending cut billWATCH: Trump celebrates $90B plan for AI infrastructure in PennsylvaniaAnalysis: Trump tariffs could cancel out benefits of GOP tax cutsFiscal Fallout: Washington state government spending surges 116% since 2015Department of Education continues efforts to dismantle itself Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The death toll from the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flood has reached 119 with at least 173 confirmed missing in Kerr and Travis counties. Ten people have been arrested so far in a “planned ambush” of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in north Texas. Court records reviewed by The Center Square show a pattern in which defendants in Orleans Parish initially facing multiple felony weapons charges have had the vast majority of those charges dismissed, often as part of plea deals that result in minimal jail time and little long-term supervision. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Texas Hill Country death toll reaches 119, with 173 missing statewideAttacks against ICE up 700%, 10 arrested in 'planned ambush' in north TexasNew Orleans district attorney declined nearly 40% of felony cases in 2024'Most expensive market': DoorDash to raise fees in Seattle due to city regulationsPolice link suicide hotline bill to risk of online predators Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Against all odds, U.S. House Republicans finally united around the Senate-revised “big, beautiful bill” and passed it in a 218-214 vote Thursday afternoon, sending the multitrillion-dollar budget reconciliation package to the president’s desk. President Donald Trump traveled to Florida Tuesday to visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the new, quickly constructed immigrant detention center that will hold up to 5,000 foreign nationals facing deportation. In a victory for President Donald Trump, the University of Pennsylvania agreed Tuesday to resolve what the Department of Education deemed to be a violation of Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to participate in women’s swimming. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: WATCH: Against odds, GOP's 'big, beautiful bill' passes House, heads to Trump's deskWATCH: Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ that's assisting in deportation effortsUPenn agrees to Trump administration's Title IX demandsDOJ sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city policiesU.S. Supreme Court rules for parents on LGBTQ storybooks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the U.S. gained nothing from its strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump heads home from the NATO summit in the Netherlands touting a slew of international successes, including the member nations committing to more than doubling their defense spending. It’s budget season in Pennsylvania, and legislators are feeling the squeeze of potential cuts from the federal government, so are the state’s leading universities. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Iran disputes U.S. claims nuclear facilities destroyedWATCH: Trump leaves NATO touting multiple successesOne state, two systems: the financial gaps in Pennsylvania's higher edCA lost 80K jobs in 2024, 'no job creation' in fourth quarterOhio’s EdChoice scholarship program struck down Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump said he will decide on whether to engage in military action against Iran within the next two weeks. Federal stalking and murder charges have been filed against 57-year-old Vance Boelter in a 20-page charging document on Monday in what was described as the “stuff of nightmares.” As the ink dries on the U.S. Steel merger with Japanese competitor Nippon, one state lawmaker breathes a deep sigh of relief on behalf of thousands of workers, most of whom she’s never met. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Trump to make decision 'within next two weeks' on Iran strikeFederal charges brought against Minnesota shooterUS Steel: Ward’s win for 100,000 American jobsCA passes $325B budget, poll finds most want less taxes, governmentTennessee lawmakers question virtual school funding Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a formal address Tuesday to the state, blaming President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard late Saturday night after two days of riots and destruction for Sunday and Monday’s more violent escalation. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. talks with China in London resulted in a tentative deal that still needs China's President Xi Jinping's final approval. The House barely passed a controversial rescissions package Thursday, pulling billions in already allocated federal funding from multiple foreign aid and public broadcasting programs. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Newsom blames Trump for riots as LA mayor orders curfewTrump says tariff truce with China back on track$9.4B rescissions package narrowly passes House, cutting foreign aidDeSantis offers plan to eliminate property taxes for poor, rural countiesMichigan graduate student from China charged with conspiracy, smuggling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an explosive and unprecedented day between President Donald Trump and former head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk, tensions seem to have cooled some. The man charged in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Boulder told law enforcement that he had no regrets for his actions and would “do it again” if released. What’s next for U.S. Steel after its $14 billion merger? It’s either the golden age or a clever mirage, depending on who gets asked. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: WATCH: Boulder attack suspect said he had no regrets, would 'do it again'WATCH: Trump, Musk feud explodes on social mediaWhat’s next for U.S. Steel after $14B merger?Emails show WA AGO, Perkins Coie colluded on federal lawsuit against President TrumpWATCH: House Democrats, Republicans spar over high college tuition costs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republicans’ behemoth budget reconciliation bill still faces major hurdles after passing the U.S. House last week, with multiple senators raising concerns about the legislation’s cost. In another blow to Harvard University, the Trump administration has moved to cancel federal contracts with the Ivy League school. More than 500 Christians gathered outside Seattle City Hall Tuesday evening to protest what they say are the anti-faith policies of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council, just days after 23 people were arrested when counter-protesters interrupted a rally Saturday focused on protecting children from transgender ideologies. And more... Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Senators worry about spending, debt increase in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'Trump administration moves to cut federal contracts with HarvardWATCH: Christian gathering outside Seattle City Hall brings trans rights protestersTexas House passes Parental Bill of RightsDOJ begins Title IX investigation into CA over ‘trans’ boys dominating girls’ sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leaders in both political parties are showing former President Joe Biden their support after Biden announced he is dealing with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The Trump administration is moving forward with his Golden Dome missile defense system that is similar to Israel's. The budget bill containing many of President Donald Trump’s fiscal priorities and campaign promises narrowly passed the House of Representatives early Thursday morning in a 215-214 vote, and now the White House is “suiting up” to get the bill through the Senate. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Biden receives support, questions about transparency amid cancer diagnosisWork underway on Trump’s Golden Dome, to be done within four yearsWhite House 'suiting up' to push budget bill across Senate finish lineReport: Early data links state policy and school choice optionsCongress overturns California’s gas car ban impacting 11 states and D.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump. A skeptical high court grilled state officials this week about whether the money it wants to collect from a regional anti-pollution pact constitutes a fee or a tax. U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world's two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Feds investigating whether Comey post was threat on TrumpCarbon tax goes before skeptical high court in PennsylvaniaStocks soar after temporary tariff reduction between U.S., ChinaLawmakers debate details of Republicans' $3.8 trillion tax policy plans CA judge requires parental notification for elementary school gender lesson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the final House committees prepare to markup the lion’s share of the budget reconciliation package, nearly three dozen fiscally conservative lawmakers are reminding party leaders to fulfill their spending reduction promises. A visit to Springfield Wednesday by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is sparking debate over Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers without Real ID-compliant cards will still be able to board flights – for now – even when the law takes effect on Wednesday. And more...Republican leaders face competing budget demands from GOP lawmakersNoem grants slight reprieve for Real ID complianceWATCH: Noem’s Illinois visit sparks debate over state's migrant sanctuary lawsFeds launch review of U of Washington antisemetic violenceCircle may have missed out by rejecting Ripple’s offer, crypto experts say Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term. A plurality of Americans feel the country’s immigration policies have improved since President Donald Trump took office, according to a new poll. The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended a Milwaukee judge facing two federal charges for allegedly trying to help a man illegally in the country escape from immigration officials. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:‘Main Street, not Wall Street’: Trump defends tariffs, touts immigration successState Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee judge charged with helping man evade ICECoalition urges Congress to reverse EPA approval of CA gas car bankSenate committee to vote on bills combating antisemitism on campuses Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Americans aren’t thrilled with how President Donald Trump is handling the economy, despite the economy and immigration being his top-performing issues in polls leading up to the election. President Donald Trump's goals for the Department of Government Efficiency remain even as leader Elon Musk prepares to spend less time on government matters and more time with electric vehicle maker Tesla. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reports the state’s drug spending has doubled since 2018, with a quarter of the increase coming from weight loss drugs and an unknown portion from drugs for illegal immigrants. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Poll: American support for Trump on the economy is fallingTrump's cost-cutting project continues as Musk prepares to step back from DOGECA drug spending doubled due to weight loss drugs, illegal immigrantsDOJ: Non-citizen IL officials kept from ICE accused of murder after jail releaseHarvard sues Trump administration over 'illegal demands' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.