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States challenge federal report promoting coal plants

Mon, 11 Aug 2025
States challenge federal report promoting coal plants

(The Center Square) – Michigan has joined a coalition of states challenging a Department of Energy report claiming the U.S. will face a significantly increased risk of power outages by 2030.

The report argues that coal and natural gas-powered... Read more


State, territorial attorneys general urge crackdown on illegal offshore gambling

Wed, 06 Aug 2025
State, territorial attorneys general urge crackdown on illegal offshore gambling

(The Center Square) − Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take swift action against illegal offshore gambling operations that have proliferated across the country, endangering consumers and depriving states of billions in tax revenue.

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USDA to relocate thousands of employees, consolidate agency functions

Fri, 25 Jul 2025
USDA to relocate thousands of employees, consolidate agency functions

(The Center Square) – In the coming months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will relocate more than half of its Washington D.C.-based employees to five different regional hubs across the country.

The move is part of USDA’s larger plan... Read more


20 states sue Trump administration over FEMA cuts

Thu, 17 Jul 2025
20 states sue Trump administration over FEMA cuts

(The Center Square) — California, Arizona and Colorado, along with 17 other states, sued the Trump administration this week over its decision to close the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.

This... Read more


Accused political assassin’s indictment unsealed

Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Accused political assassin’s indictment unsealed

(The Center Square) – In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, a Minnesota man accused of killing the former House speaker and her husband said he was told by Gov. Tim Walz to also kill U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith.

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Democratic attorneys general call for demasking ICE agents

Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Democratic attorneys general call for demasking ICE agents

(The Center Square) — California, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada joined a coalition that asked Congress to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks.

The states also want Congress to require the federal agents to show their... Read more


Northwoods’ congressman blames Canada for poor air quality across Wisconsin

Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Northwoods’ congressman blames Canada for poor air quality across Wisconsin

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s northernmost congressman is fed up with smoke and haze from Canada.

Congressman Tom Tiffany was on social media recently, complaining about another air quality alert for much of northern Wisconsin.

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Trump's 50% tariff raises concerns over copper production

Thu, 10 Jul 2025
Trump's 50% tariff raises concerns over copper production

(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper sold in the United States effective Aug. 1.

Trump said he made the decision after he received a national security assessment, according to a Read more


20 states sue to keep Medicaid data away from ICE

Tue, 08 Jul 2025
20 states sue to keep Medicaid data away from ICE

(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Colorado and California joined 18 other states, almost all Democrat-run, in the lawsuit. The coalition is... Read more


States file amicus brief against proposed NPR, PBS cuts

Wed, 25 Jun 2025
States file amicus brief against proposed NPR, PBS cuts

(The Center Square) – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined 22 other states in filing an amicus brief in support of two lawsuits brought by National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service against the Trump administration.

Those lawsuits seek... Read more


DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: Northern border security a 'priority' for Trump

Mon, 23 Jun 2025
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: Northern border security a 'priority' for Trump

(The Center Square) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke in Detroit over the weekend, discussing how the Trump administration is working to secure America’s northern border with Canada.

Noem said that steps have already been taken... Read more


Affidavit: Minnesota shooter bought Buick, electric bike to escape

Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Affidavit: Minnesota shooter bought Buick, electric bike to escape

(The Center Square) – The accused Minnesota shooter bought a Buick sedan and electric bike from an individual he met at a bus stop as he worked to escape authorities before being cornered and arrested near his home in Green Isle, Minnesota, according to a 20-page affidavit filed regarding 57-year-old Vance Boelter.

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Federal charges brought against Minnesota shooter

Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Federal charges brought against Minnesota shooter

(The Center Square) – 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.”

Boelter is expected to have a 1:30... Read more


Accused shooter detained in Minnesota woods

Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Accused shooter detained in Minnesota woods

(The Center Square) – The suspect in the shooting of four people, including two high-ranking Minnesota politicians, has been detained in the woods near Green Isle, Minnesota after a “complex and dangerous manhunt,” according to Gov. Tim Walz.

A... Read more


UPDATE: Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect in custody

Mon, 16 Jun 2025
UPDATE: Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect in custody

(The Center Square) – The suspect wanted in connection with the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, killing one of the couples, is now in custody, authorities said late Sunday.

Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended Sunday... Read more


Manhunt for Minnesota shooter continues, on FBI's most wanted list

Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Manhunt for Minnesota shooter continues, on FBI's most wanted list

(The Center Square) – Authorities on Sunday say they found the car of the man wanted in connection with the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses, killing one of the couples. The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, was not with the car.

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Manhunt on for suspect in shooting deaths of Minnesota House speaker, husband

Sat, 14 Jun 2025
Manhunt on for suspect in shooting deaths of Minnesota House speaker, husband

(The Center Square) – Two Minnesota state lawmakers who are members of the Democratic-Farm-Labor Party were shot early Saturday by a person posing as a law enforcement officer just north of Minneapolis.

House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her... Read more


Feds elevate Minnesota Title IX investigations to a ‘Special Investigations Team’

Fri, 13 Jun 2025

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has elevated two Title IX investigations to its “Title IX Special Investigations Team,” which involves both the Education Department and the Department of Justice.

The Title IX Special Investigations Team... Read more


House GOP grills sanctuary governors over crimes committed by migrants

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
House GOP grills sanctuary governors over crimes committed by migrants

(The Center Square) – U.S. House Republicans grilled Democratic governors from New York, Illinois and Minnesota in a hearing on Thursday over state immigration policies that Republicans say allowed migrants to repeatedly commit crimes and terrorize communities.

The House... Read more


SCOTUS: Unanimous on wrong-house raid, special education discrimination case

Thu, 12 Jun 2025
SCOTUS: Unanimous on wrong-house raid, special education discrimination case

(The Center Square) – The nation’s top court was busy Thursday, releasing opinions on six cases as the justices work to clear their docket by early July.

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down unanimous rulings siding with a family... Read more


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