Report: Reform better than dissolution for the Department of Education
President Donald Trump hasn’t been shy about his aversion to the U.S. Department of Education, but a report from the National Association of Scholars... Read More.
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Pennsylvanias lithium mining future comes with big questions
Pennsylvania holds what could be a significant source of lithium, a key component in powering everything from cell phones to electric vehicles.
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Everyday Economics: What this week’s housing data won’t tell us – and what it might
This week’s economic data is all about housing, with reports on homebuilder sentiment, housing starts, and existing home sales set to provide key insights... Read More.
WATCH: VP Vance: Free speech in jeopardy in Europe
Vice President J.D. Vance warned that free speech in some European nations is in jeopardy.
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Feds, some lawmakers tackle post-Madigan efforts to curb public corruption
Federal authorities and state lawmakers say they will keep fighting public corruption in Illinois after the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Fiscal hawks: House budget plan could add $25 trillion in debt over next decade
House leaders have praised their early work on crafting a budget, but outside groups estimate the spending plan could add $25 trillion to the... Read More.
Cornell evaluating Trump’s DEI executive order, NYU has no comment
Cornell University is evaluating President Donald Trump’s executive order concerning the termination of diversity, equity and inclusion, while New York University provided no comment;... Read More.
Trump gains more ground in war against DEI
A major shift is underway in the way large companies talk about and fund Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to address cell phones in schools
Bipartisan support is growing for federal legislation addressing cell phones in schools, as U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, introduces his Focus on Learning Act... Read More.
Colorado Senate adds amendments to semi-automatic firearms bill
By Derek Draplin | The Center Square contributor The Democratic-led Colorado Senate approved a bill early Friday to ban semi-automatic firearm sales in the... Read More.
