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While motive remains unclear, the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has released the criminal complaint and affidavit charging Cody Balmer of Harrisburg, 38, with setting fire to the Governor’s Residence in the early hours of last Sunday morning. As Americans filed their taxes leading up to April 15th, the federal debt – and Americans’ federal debt burden – continues to grow. A nonprofit public-interest litigation firm filed a lawsuit Monday alleging President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs require congressional approval. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: New details emerge after governor's mansion firebombedBudget group says the actual federal debt is $158.6 trillionBusinesses sue Trump admin over 'Liberation Day' tariffsCalifornia losing another refinery, impacting AZ and NV; fuel shortages possibleTrump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard 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 shifted from a global trade war to a high-stakes showdown with China by pausing tariffs on scores of countries and raising them on the world's second-largest economy as he seeks a trade deal with Beijing. Following a nail-biter budget resolution vote in the House Thursday that unlocked the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, top Republican lawmakers are now faced with finding the promised spending cuts demanded by fiscal hawks. The massive crackdown on illegal immigration at the southern border is making the U.S. safer, but there’s more work to do, border czar Tom Homan told Arizona lawmakers during a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Trump shifts from global trade war to showdown with China'Non-negotiable:' Republican budget hawks warn Johnson to stand by promisesWATCH: Border czar addresses Arizona lawmakers, cites success on crackdownChevron verdict could mark turning point in oil industry litigationNationwide proposal to remove cellphones from classrooms introduced Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump rolled out his reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. Susan Crawford won the highly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday night. A flurry of lawsuits have been filed around the country in recent years attempting to make oil and gas companies pay for the costs of climate change, but critics of these lawsuits say that they are on tenuous legal ground. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: U.S. markets take steepest dive since pandemic amid tariff worriesCrawford wins highly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court raceRepublicans pad U.S. House majority with two Florida special election winsCritics: Climate change lawsuits on tenuous legal groundsGeneral Assembly sends bills to Kemp's deskComplaint alleges WA AGO ‘actively deceived’ court about contract with Perkins Coie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nearly two weeks after a reporter was erroneously looped into a Signal messaging chat between top national security officials, the White House said it is "making changes" to address the issue. President Donald Trump Thursday called for defunding National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service, two partially federally funded groups under scrutiny in the DOGE era. Boeing earned a contract to build the U.S. Air Force's top air dominance fighter, the F-47 and the service has plenty of options to base operational squadrons both in the U.S. and overseas. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: White House playing defense amid fallout of Signal blunderTrump calls for defunding NPR, PBSAir Force options plentiful for basing of new F-47 fighterWATCH: Jury finds Greenpeace liable over Dakota Pipeline protests, awards $660 millionLA seeks $1.9B bailout amid $1B deficit, $38M in lost revenue from fires Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a move that will undoubtedly incite legal challenges, President Donald Trump dismantled the U.S. Department of Education via executive order Thursday, sending education policy back to the state level. The cost to bring home a pair of stranded astronauts that have spent most of a year in space aboard the International Space Station could be as much as $150 million. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts criticized President Donald Trump's move to impeach judges who have ruled against the president's policies, saying that the court system should be left to resolve legal disputes. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Trump dismantles Education Department, will 'fully preserve' programsCost of SpaceX mission to recover stranded astronauts could top $150MChief Justice criticizes Trump's call to impeach judges26 attorneys general file brief in support of Trump's deportation of gang membersWATCH: Revamped bill critics say undermines parents' bill of rights passes HouseBill to raise Wisconsin report card standards approved by Senate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he would suspend the province's 25% tariff on U.S.-bound electricity after getting a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and hours after President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canada. A California father was shocked when the bill for an ambulance for his daughter doubled after adding his insurance, which he says is because of a new state law that punishes him for having coverage. The U.S. House voted Tuesday evening to advance a Continuing Resolution that, if passed by the Senate, will fund core government services for the rest of the fiscal year and avoid a government shutdown. And more... Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: Ontario walks back U.S. electricity surtax after Trump threatsCalifornia dad's bill doubled after ambulance learned he was insuredHouse passes government funding stopgap, cutting some projectsShapiro's office deleted emails relevant to sexual misconduct complaintU.S. Department of Education to cut half of employees 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 addressed both the House and Senate Tuesday evening in a wide-ranging speech at about the six week-mark into his second term in office. Four sanctuary city mayors who spent millions of state and federal taxpayer dollars to accommodate illegal immigrants denied that blocking federal agents from deporting criminal migrants violated federal law at a committee hearing Wednesday. Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump's decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:WATCH: Trump 'just getting started' as he talks border, DOGE, tariffs, moreWATCH: Sanctuary city mayors deflect, defend policies under lawmaker questioningTrump walks back tariffs on Mexico, Canada for another monthAlmost 90% of CCA-funded projects in Washington don’t reduce carbon emissionsSenate confirms school choice advocate Linda McMahon as Education secretary 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 tax cuts, border, defense, and energy promises are one step closer to enactment after the U.S. House narrowly passed its $4.5 trillion budget resolution Tuesday night, officially kickstarting the budget reconciliation process. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Fiscal Review Committee has voted to place the city of Bogalusa under fiscal administration, citing severe financial distress. California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:House's $4.5T budget resolution overcomes odds, passesTrump backs Musk's ultimatum as 'great' idea, but some aren't respondingBogalusa's fiscal issues cross administrationsCalifornia bill restricts self-defense, ends crime-stopping protection, mandates ‘retreat’WATCH: Expert says cutting the Department of Education is complicated Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The month-old Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk has saved American taxpayers $55 billion, according to the latest update from the group. Washington Democrats on Tuesday passed a bill out of the Senate Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee, dubbed by critics to be the “initiative killer.” In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: DOGE says it has saved taxpayers $55 billion so farWATCH: Bill dubbed by critics as the 'initiative killer' passed out of Senate committeeSouthwest border apprehensions drop by 85%, at ports of entry by 93%WATCH: Republicans decry, Pritzker defends ‘Nazi’ references during budget speechDOGE cuts nearly $1B from Education Department research wing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billionaire Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the oval office Tuesday as the president signed an executive order requiring federal agencies to work with Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. Border Czar Tom Homan says information indicates the FBI may have a leak after details of an immigration enforcement operation were leaked to the media. President Donald Trump has promised to lower prices and open up domestic energy production, but his recent tariff threats have raised the question: can Trump really lower energy prices? And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:Trump signs order forcing agencies to work with DOGEBorder czar says FBI members seem to have leaked immigration operations to mediaWATCH: Can Trump really lower gas prices?Jury convicts former Speaker Madigan on 10 corruption-related chargesTexas AG demands info from school districts over transgender athlete policies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major markets pared some losses after President Donald Trump paused his plans for 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada while starting talks with China on a 10% additional tariff over fentanyl smuggling. The National Transportation Safety Administration says the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River last Wednesday was flying at about 300 feet at the time of the collision, above the permitted flight ceiling. Foreign aid has become the newest target of the Department of Government Efficiency, with President Donald Trump reportedly planning to merge the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State department. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more:Trade war fears ease as Trump pauses tariffs after concessions from Canada, MexicoPlane crash: NTSB says Army helicopter flying at 300 feet at time of collision'Illegal takeover' of USAID operations by Trump, Musk draws ire from DemocratsNewsom flies to D.C. seeking wildfire relief after CA passes his 'Trump-proofing' billsTrump order targets funding of 'radical indoctrination' in K-12 schools 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 on Wednesday rescinded a memo that put a freeze on federal grants and loans after confusion spread throughout the nation, but didn't back off his order. Florida lawmakers passed an immigration bill that was panned by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Within a week of President Donald Trump being sworn into office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers working with multiple federal agencies are arresting nearly 1,000 people every day set to be deported. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:Trump rescinds freeze memo after widespread confusionDeSantis: Florida's TRUMP Act toothlessIn less than a week, ICE agents arrest thousands nationwidePrice cap possible as rising energy costs loomTrump Department of Education scrubs DEI from website, staff positions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Capitol Rotunda Monday as his first act as president. Commuter traffic is about to see an uptick in the Washington, D.C. metro area as President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending remote work for federal employees. Trump signed a slew of executive orders upon assuming office. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:GOLDEN AGE: Trump addresses nation for first time after inaugurationEnd of federal remote work welcomed by Virginia, D.C. leadersTrump issues series of border security orders 'to protect America from invasion'Trump declares national energy emergencyTrump order affirms 'biological reality of sex,' attacks Biden's Title IX rewrite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take a wide range of actions on his first day in office. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Monday that he supports adding conditions to any federal aid to California over the Los Angeles wildfires, citing his position that state and local leaders were “derelict in their duty.” Pete Hegseth, Pam Bondi, Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, and other nominees began their confirmation hearings in the Senate this week. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more:'Derelict in duty:' Speaker Johnson supports conditions for California bailoutHegseth grilled on sexual assault allegations, nonprofits at confirmation hearingShapiro could support new U.S. Steel buyout offerFederal court strikes down Biden admin's Title IX rewrite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wildfires erupted across Los Angeles as a windstorm created fire conditions the National Weather Service said are “as bad as it gets.” President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. economic security depends on controlling Greenland and the Panama Canal. The nation's first congestion pricing system got underway in New York over the weekend after a last-ditch legal challenge failed to block the controversial new tolling program. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead More: Three major wildfires rage in Southern California, killing two and destroying homesBlazes could break California’s last-resort insurer; plans may not cover all damageTrump pushes ahead with plan to buy Greenland, won't rule out using forceNew York's congestion pricing toll system gets underwayMadigan takes the stand in high-profile corruption case after years of silenceWhat states passed school choice measures in 2024, and what's in store for 2025? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FBI has identified the driver of a truck that plowed into a crowd of people celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street early Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 35. A winter storm carried off the end of the Santa Cruz wharf two days before Christmas, indefinitely shutting down the tourist attraction that houses 17 stores and restaurants. The late President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, will be honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead More:FBI identifies Texas man as Bourbon Street attackerStorm collapses Santa Cruz wharf after activists resist upgrades for nearly a decadePresident Carter's state funeral scheduled for Jan. 9Homelessness spiked 18% in 2024; migrants caused record riseBook bans or content moderation? Here's what opponents say happened in 2024 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's 2024 Year in Review including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his ensuing political comeback, wars abroad, & more. In Pennsylvania we say headlines on the election, big legislative accomplishments, & the potential buyout of U.S. Steel. In Illinois, the trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan began, Trump made gains in the election, gun ban case were litigated, & more.Keep up with all of the national and state news in 2025 at The Center Square: https://www.thecentersquare.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House has overwhelmingly voted against the stopgap bill presented to the House floor Thursday evening by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., after a last-minute scramble. When Gov. Jay Inslee took office in 2013 after stating in the 2012 election race that new taxes weren’t “the right direction," the state Legislature approved a $38.4 billion budget for the biennium. With less than a month before stepping down from office, Inslee is proposing a $78.8 billion operating budget that comes with $4 billion in new taxes to fund it, including a wealth tax. Federal officials said Tuesday that drones spotted along the East Coast over the past month do not pose a threat to national security or public safety. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story:House rejects Trump-influenced stopgap bill, threatening government shutdownInslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of officePentagon says East Coast drone sightings not a threatNewsom claims job growth, feds say state lost 156,300 jobs in first half of 2024Federal data: School leaders say 40% of students are behind grade level Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The manhunt for the person who gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk on December 4th ended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. Described as a “vigilante” jaded by the commercial health insurance industry, Gov. Josh Shapiro said online support for the accused, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, leaves him sickened. President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation strategy will include targeting so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, his new border czar, Tom Homan, says. The latest federal numbers show the U.S. deficit is soaring as President Joe Biden heads out of office. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead More: Shapiro: UnitedHealthcare shooter ‘not a hero’Deportation strategy to include targeting sanctuary cities, new border czar saysDeficit soars as Biden heads out the doorSmall business optimism spikes after electionReport: Pennsylvania worst state for litigation bloatPost-COVID US students score decade lows on international math, science test Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began weighing its role in determining whether a Tennessee law banning medication to treat gender dysphoria for minors violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. A leading member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet says that Canada will bolster its border security after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories: Biden under fire for pardoning HunterSupreme Court weighs ban on gender dysphoria treatment for minorsCanada pledges to improve border security after meeting with Trump officialCA agency says payroll taxes must rise 2117% to cover 'insolvent' unemployment benefitsSchool districts join large-scale legal fight against social media companies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan is putting together an extensive deportation plan for when he hits the ground running after they are both sworn into office in January. Washington state’s trucking industry is urging Gov. Jay Inslee to reconsider a first-of-the-year commitment to align with California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation, which requires a certain percentage of so-called "zero emissions" trucks to be sold in the state. At the eleventh hour, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he found extra money for the state’s largest mass transit system in Philadelphia and its suburbs. 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.

Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Justice as attorney general, said Thursday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to lead the federal law enforcement agency. Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court told counties on Monday that ballots with dating errors cannot be counted as valid. The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Deanne Criswell, told lawmakers that she personally approved the firing of an employee who directed FEMA workers to not knock on the doors of those affected by Hurricane Helene if they had Trump signs in their yards. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Gaetz withdraws from Attorney General considerationState Supreme Court shoots down undated ballots, againFEMA head grilled about staffer who told others to avoid homes with Trump signsRays say team has suspended work on new stadium, commission delays vote againHere's what Trump says he will deliver on education Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President-Elect Donald Trump has begun announcing his picks for his new cabinet. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and nearly 20 business groups from four states want the Biden administration to start handing out money from the CHIPS Act immediately. U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to lead the party in the Senate. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: President-elect Trump begins to fill cabinetBusiness groups in four states want CHIPS Act money releasedSenate Republicans elect John Thune majority leaderNewsom storms DC seeking federal emissions waivers before Trump takes officeWhat's on the radar for education during a second Trump administration? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump addressed a raucous crowd of his supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, early Wednesday to declare victory in both the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2024 presidential race. Voters nationwide approved seven of 10 ballot initiatives preserving abortion rights. Five on marijuana got a mixed response on Tuesday. All 8 ballot measure to prohibit noncitizens voting were approved – all overwhelmingly by 62% or more. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: Trump declared president-electReferendums: Abortion measures pass in seven statesRepublicans on track to control all three branches of governmentReferenda: Noncitizen voting prohibitions go 8-for-8 in emphatic approvalsThis program makes AI writing undetectable. What does that mean for cheating? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race with Election Day right around the corner. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Virginia’s emergency request to keep “noncitizens” off voter rolls, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Wednesday morning via a social media post. Democrats and Republicans are battling in races around the country for majorities in the U.S. House and Senate, but with just days until Election Day, who will get control is still up for grabs. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: One week out: Trump, Harris hit the home stretchSupreme Court sides with Virginia in removal of 'noncitizens' from voter rollsFate of U.S. House, Senate remains too close to call ahead of Election DayFraudulent voter registrations seized in PennsylvaniaReport: Silencing 'agents of disruption' who challenge schools can save $2 billion a year Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly leads former President Donald Trump nationally in the latest polling, but it may not be enough. Two weeks out from Election Day, Trump holds a lead over Harris in all seven of the closest swing states, according ot the Real Clear Politics, which averages recent polls in those states. United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told voters today's children will be the first to not know an America without high speed rail. Of the record 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 1.62 million are from four Countries of Particular Concern: China, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Russia. 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.

Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with Fox News host Bret Baier on immigration, the economy, and former President Donal Trump in an exclusive interview Wednesday night. Election officials and the State Legislature in North Carolina are making efforts to ensure voting continues and remains secure, while the damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton create questions for absentee ballots across several states. As FEMA runs short on money in the face of a bad hurricane season, questions are being raised about its funds allocated to other causes. 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.

Arab Americans are drifting away from supporting Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats as a whole, with many defecting to former President Donald Trump or Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. Three utilities are coming together for the first time to address energy challenges within the PJM Interconnection footprint. The U.S. annual deficit is nearing $2 trillion for this fiscal year, almost double the record deficits before the COVID-19 pandemic, as federal borrowing hit more than $5 billion per day. 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.

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just four weeks away. Southeastern governors, even those affected by Hurricane Helene, are sending National Guard, law enforcement and other first responders to western North Carolina. Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers' union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance. A judge on Wednesday denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss some of the charges he faces before trial next week. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Vance, Walz debate economy, immigration, abortion in tight presidential raceSoutheastern states send help to Helene-stricken North CarolinaLongshoremen end port strike after reaching potential dealJudge denies defense motions as Madigan case heads to trial next weekSchools closed during COVID-19. New research shows they're not coming back Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal authorities on Tuesday secured an indictment charging Ryan Wesley Routh with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Conversations about noncitizen voting is growing louder as some states begin legislative efforts before the November elections. While California Governor Gavin Newsom touted California’s fast food jobs growth in a Fox News opinion column Wednesday, seasonally adjusted federal employment data contradicts the governor’s claims, finding that overall fast food employment is down since the start of the year. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Indictment: Routh charged with attempted assassination of TrumpNoncitizen voting ballot measures in eight states this fallAdjusted federal jobs data contradicts Newsom’s claims about fast food jobsA China-based app giving students answers raises questions about spying Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. lawmakers are calling for changes in how the U.S. Secret Service protects former President Donald Trump after a second assassination attempt Sunday. As California’s homeless population rises to a CalMatters-estimated 186,000, Republican legislators are demanding that Gov. Gavin Newsom sign a bill requiring the state to track homelessness spending and outcomes. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Lawmakers call for changes at Secret Service after second assassination attemptAs California homeless count rises to 186K, Newsom faces call for accountabilityFed announces cut to federal interest rate, driving stocks upCase challenging state gun ban underway in Southern IllinoisSchool districts are adopting 'no zero' grading policies. Here's why critics are worried Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off on the debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday evening, a major moment in a campaign that polling shows is evenly tied nationally and in the swing states. The debate focused on immigration, abortion, and crowd sizes at campaign rallies, but what went under-discussed was a topic close to the heart of Pennsylvania’s economy: energy. Twenty-three years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Americans are not any safer than they were before because of a border crisis facilitated by the Biden-Harris administration, national security experts argue. Fourteen states have joined an effort to cut chronic student absenteeism by 50% over the next five years. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Trump, Harris exchange barbs in heated presidential debatePresidential debate in Pennsylvania dances around the energy questionFormer Border Patrol agent asks 23 years after 9/11: What does 'safe' mean?14 states pledge to address chronic absenteeism crisis in public schools NYC students to receive lessons on reparations, abolishing the police Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina is the first battleground state to begin the voting process, sending out absentee by mail ballots on the 6th. The City of Surprise is officially being sued in the United States District Court of Arizona for alleged free speech violations. Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: North Carolina, Delaware first in nation to begin votingFederal lawsuit officially filed against City of SurpriseReport: Unions pursue law changes to boost membershipLawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas explorationParent calls out Seattle high school for 'blatant violation of students’ right to privacy' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Harris gave first interview since launching her campaign, while new polls show gaining momentum. Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off a firestorm of controversy this week when he sent a letter to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee admitting his mistake in caving to pressure from the Biden administration to censor Americans’ posts that contradicted the administration’s viewpoints on COVID-19. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories: Polling mixed on tight Harris-Trump raceStudy: Virginia tops charts with 'sanctuary' cities, countiesBiden-Harris admin under fire for pressuring Facebook to censor AmericansCalifornia Senate passes 0 down, 0 payment home 'loans' for illegal immigrantsMontana governor wants cell-phone ban in schoolsArizona leaders to renew push for school cell phone ban Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President and now-Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination on the final day of the Democratic National Convention Thursday night in Chicago. Police officials made mass arrests Tuesday night after pro-Palestinian protestors confronted and attacked police officers near the Israeli consulate during the Democratic National Convention. The Washington state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Harris accepts Democratic presidential nomination, setting up showdown with TrumpMarch outside Israeli consulate leads to confrontation, arrestsChicagoans frustrated with heavier-than-promised DNC restrictionsBiden explains why he dropped out of presidential raceWashington truckers warn California emissions policy threatens supply chainHere's why the Supreme Court said Title IX should remain blocked Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The DNC is coming up next week. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a video blaming oil companies’ “greed” and “price gouging” for the state’s gas prices, which, at an average of $4.60 per gallon, are $1.16 above the national average. The federal deficit so far this fiscal year has already hit $1.5 trillion, the U.S. Treasury Department reported in its monthly fiscal update. The Cleveland Browns want a new $2.4 billion domed stadium using $1.2 billion in public funds in Brook Park, but Cuyahoga County leaders made it clear in a letter to Browns ownership and at a press conference that it wants a stadium renovation downtown instead. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Critics: Where's debt plan as deficit hits $1.5 trillion, debt tops $35 trillion?Newsom blames oil companies for gas prices, but his own energy czar disagreesCuyahoga County leaders push back on Browns' new domed stadium funding proposalCalifornia could see class-action lawsuit over policies hiding gender changes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in her first official appearance with her new running mate, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Budget burdens, pharmaceutical options and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are concerns North Carolina congressmen in the Senate and House of Representatives are raising with Veterans Affairs. Biden-Harris administration policies are resulting in Border Patrol agents releasing known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the U.S., a new congressional report states. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories: Kamala Harris appears for first time with running mate WalzVA budget shortfall of $15B may impact October payments to veteransHouse Judiciary report: Biden-Harris admin releasing known, suspected terrorists into USCalifornia advances library book bans ban for targeting LGBTQ, sexual contentDetroit students finished online credit recovery courses 20 times faster than recommended Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the presidential race between Vice President Harris and Former President Trump takes a more definite form, polling shows a close race. A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can’t implement its Title IX rules in an additional four states, bringing the total number of statewide injunctions to 26 as the rules went into effect this week. The failures of the Secret Service around the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump are mounting but members of Congress say there’s not been enough accountability. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories: Top forecaster says Harris-Trump contest almost a 'toss-up'Odds, tour stops point to Harris choosing ShapiroBiden admin Title IX rule blocked in four more states, bringing total to 26Failures of Secret Service mount as senators demand accountabilityThurston County Sheriff: Police pursuit law change sees fewer drivers fleeing overallReport: 8th-grade students need whole school year to reach pre-pandemic performance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris is nearly tied with former President Donald Trump in national polling, according to the latest survey results. The numbers reveal an entirely new political landscape after a tumultuous few weeks in the presidential race, beginning with a disastrous debate performance by Biden, which led to widespread calls for his leaving the race, even from his own party. U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday after she was widely criticized over security failures at the campaign event where former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. Giving Americans $1,000 per month in taxpayer-funded guaranteed income makes them worse off, says a new three-year, 3000-participant study. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Trump, Harris nearly tied nationally in new pollTrump, in first rally since Butler, says he 'took a bullet for democracy'Harris focuses campaign on the future of democracy at first rally in WisconsinSecret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt security failuresNational study finds giving Americans $1,000 per month makes them work lessPoll: Voters, parents are opposed to AI in schools 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. Secret Service is facing an array of tough questions, calls for accountability, firings and investigations this week as well as public feuding with local law enforcement in the wake of the assassination attempt last weekend. Just after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning parental notification for gender change requests from K-12 students, entrepreneur Elon Musk announced he is moving the headquarters of X, formerly known as Twitter, and SpaceX from California to Texas in response to the law. Former President Donald Trump picked U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to serve as his vice president should Trump beat President Joe Biden this November for another term in the White House. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories: Secret Service faces tough questions after Trump assassination attemptMusk announces SpaceX and X leaving California over K-12 gender lawTrump picks Ohio's J.D. Vance for vice presidentPoll: Inflation, immigration, economy are top concerns of votersReport: Federal schools made taxpayers fund DEI instruction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his first news conference since his critically panned debate performance two weeks ago, President Joe Biden on Thursday made numerous mistakes while talking for about an hour on a range of policy issues. Ahead of the Republican National Convention next week, Republicans who once criticized former President Donald Trump are on the presumptive Republican nominees' short-list for vice president. Over half of U.S. states now require high school students to receive a financial literacy course before they graduate after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill passed by the California Legislature. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Biden refers to Harris as 'VP Trump' during mistake-filled NATO presserReport: NFL teams earned $400M from NFL revenue as public incentives escalateSpeculation high over Trump's potential running mate ahead of conventionWith homelessness rising, KCRHA-backed nonprofits call for more housing, fundingCalifornia joins 26 states in requiring students take personal finance class Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The president of the United States has "absolute immunity" when acting in his core constitutional duties, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday. Hawaii entered into a settlement in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that requires the state to implement climate change initiatives by court order, setting forth a potential template for lawsuits in other states. The U.S. Supreme Court last week pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts in the United States military are ineffective, a new Arizona State University study suggests. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Supreme Court: President has 'absolute immunity' when performing some dutiesCan Hawaii afford climate change lawsuit settlement?Chevron: Supreme Court limits federal regulatory powerUniversity study: 'Vast DEI bureaucracy' negatively impacting U.S. Armed ForcesFamilies sue governor of Tennessee and school district over 'mass violence' policy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two federal judges on Monday ruled to block part of President Joe Biden's recent attempt to indefinitely postpone or cancel nearly half a trillion dollars in student loan debt. The Jacksonville Jaguars became the second NFL team this week to get a large sum of public money for a stadium renovation when the City Council voted 14-1 to approve $775 million toward a $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta, but concerns over Biden's mental capacity seem to be the main takeaways. And more...Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Federal judges block Biden’s plan to end student loan repaymentsJacksonville will pay $775M in public funds toward $1.4B Jaguars renovationCharlotteans ante up for billionaire NFL owner's stadiumBiden, Trump spar over inflation, border, more in first presidential debate‘Squad’ member Bowman ousted in New York's Democratic primaryVirginia GOP chairman congratulates McGuire on being Republican nomineeWhat does research say about Edmentum online course effectiveness? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Joe Biden announced a new plan on Tuesday that will fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living in the country illegally for more than 10 years and married a U.S. citizen. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 313 into law on Wednesday, which will create the state's first universal education savings account program for K-12 education. Next week, President Biden and Former President Trump will face off on the debate stage. A jarring new set of television and radio ads hints at early groundwork being laid in the 2026 gubernatorial race as Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration deals with a “pay to play” scheme criminal investigation from Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes and Republican Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell with the Auditor General’s office. And a federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s rule expanding the definition of Title IX to include gender identity in six states, the latest in a salvo of legal challenges against the changes intended to protect LGBTQ+ students in recent days.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories: Biden announces widespread amnesty plan for illegal immigrantsLandry signs education savings account bill into lawAd campaign asks Hobbs to cooperate with 'pay to play' investigationsBiden's Title IX changes were halted in another six states Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Delaware jury convicted President Joe Biden's son of gun charges on Tuesday, marking the first-ever criminal conviction of a president's son. There is now a criminal investigation underway by Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office into a group home company’s donations to Gov. Katie Hobbs and the state Democratic Party. Former President Donald Trump panned the Biden administration's border security plan during a rally in Las Vegas on Sunday. A bill altering Pennsylvania's public school funding formula passed the lower chamber Monday, spawning both fanfare and consternation among lawmakers. The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights said in a report that over two-thirds of all Title IX complaints came from one individual as it seeks to increase its staff for the next fiscal year. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Jury finds Hunter Biden guilty in Delaware gun caseInvestigation underway in Hobbs group home scandalTrump takes aim at Biden's border actions in Las Vegas speechPennsylvania charter schools hit hard in proposed funding formulaEd Dept's Office of Civil Rights doesn't count nearly 6,000 complaints in caseload Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced what he dubbed a border security plan – five months ahead of the November election and after at least 11 million foreign nationals illegally entered the country since his inauguration. While demand for electricity is set to significantly increase by 2040, planning is not in place to increase electricity production to meet those estimates, according to a new report from Clean Energy Grid related to PJM Interconnection. Former President Donald Trump has kicked off a western U.S. campaign tour, stopping in Phoenix on Thursday. Arizona lawmakers passed the “Secure the Border Act” on Tuesday, and it will now head to the ballot. As school board candidates run and win on more conservative-leaning platforms promising public school reforms, alternatives to traditional school board member associations have launched in states like Virginia and Pennsylvania in an attempt to redefine the role. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull stories:Biden announces 'border security' measures five months ahead of electionReport: PJM needs more electricity to meet 2040 estimates in 13 statesAfter conviction, Trump draws crowd in Phoenix heat'Secure the Border Act' heads to Arizona voters in NovemberThese state groups are redefining what it means to be a school board member Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former President Donald Trump lost in the courtroom Thursday, but Trump and his rival, President Joe Biden, are looking ahead to the November election. An amended education savings account bill has passed the Louisiana House of Representatives. The Texas state legislature now has enough votes to pass school choice initiatives after Tuesday's Republican primary runoff election , Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday night. In the dead of night, Illinois House Democrats approved the largest spending plan in state history. National Democrats plan to nominate President Joe Biden through a virtual roll call to beat an Ohio deadline to place him on the November ballot, Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo said on social media early Tuesday afternoon. A psychologist told educators and equity workers during a federally funded event that “we want our children to be queer” and stressed the importance of gender-affirming care, which has been prohibited by dozens of states. And the Survey of Consumer Expectations gives insight into the economy. Full stories:Trump, Biden head for election battle after guilty verdictGov. Abbott: School choice wins in Texas' GOP primary runoffs TuesdayAmended education savings account bill passes Louisiana HouseIn dead of night, Illinois House approves largest spending plan in state historyDemocrats say virtual roll call will put Biden on Ohio’s ballotTaxpayer-funded equity event tied invention of 'gender binary to anti-Blackness' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawmakers have threatened to revoke the appropriations for a federally-funded scholarship program that an audit found favors liberally leaning students over conservatives by a ratio of 10 to 1. The 'Zero Emission' electric fire engines being adopted in cities across the country have diesel engines to help pump water when the battery runs low, but this is rarely mentioned in news coverage or promotion materials. Donald Trump's defense team rested, wrapping up its side of the case after calling two witnesses, including one who contradicted testimony provided by former Trump attorney and fixer Michael Cohen, the prosecution's star witness. Trump had said he would testify at his trial if necessary, but decided not to take the stand in the history-making trial. Illinois legislators are working to change the term "offender" to "justice impacted individual" in state law, a move Republicans say disrespects victims of violent crime. Administrators at a Tennessee school used virtual credit recovery courses to help students deemed problematic graduate without doing the work. Full story:Federal scholarship program under fire for alleged bias against conservativesAbout those 'all electric' 'zero emissions' fire trucks. They have diesel enginesTrump decides not to testify in hush money caseIllinois legislators set to change 'offender' to 'justice-impacted individual''Get them out of the school': Tennessee educators used online courses to remove problem students Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congress has spent more money on interest so far this year than it has spent on either national defense or Medicare. Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will square off in November in a bid for the U.S. Senate, following decisive wins in their primary races. Jim Justice will be the Republican candidate for Senate in West Virginia while Patrick Morrisey won the Republican primary for governor as a shift approaches in the state’s political sphere. With less than half a year until the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump holds a sizable lead over incumbent President Joe Biden in several swing states. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced California is a “national model” for homelessness while announcing the availability of new funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment. A Republican-led congressional committee asked school leaders whose districts have seen antisemitic incidents about what they’re doing to prevent further incidents in their schools since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. And the CPI shows inflation has slowed but continues to rise.Full stories:U.S. spending on interest tops national defense, MedicareJustice wins West Virginia Senate primaryAlsobrooks and Hogan to face off in race for SenateTrump holds lead over Biden heading toward NovemberNewsom touts California as 'national model' on homelessness Lawmakers grill K-12 school leaders on antisemitic incidents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A judge on Monday fined former President Donald Trump for violating a gag order in his New York hush money case for a tenth time. A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. Wisconsin Republican lawmakers want to know exactly what diversity, equity and inclusion is doing in state government and what it is costing. California Governor Gavin Newsom took to the top of Golden Gate Bridge to share the claim that California had hit an "unprecedented" tourism spending record. The facts? After inflation, tourism is down 14% from 2019. Taxpayer-funded equity-focused events directed school employees to push public school boards to focus on race and gender, encouraged staff to focus on “disrupting whiteness” and promoted ideologies that critics say lay “the groundwork for a communist worldview.” And EVs have economic benefits and downsides. Full stories: Judge suspends deadline in classified documents case Judge fines Trump for 10th gag order violation, warns about jail School voucher plan emerges from hibernation Wisconsin legislature launches DEI audit FACT CHECK: Gavin Newsom claims record tourism, but actually it is down 14% Taxpayer-funded equity center resources 'directly undermine' American ideals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.