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FTC probe into APA urged over contradictory stances on gender-affirming care for minors
By Tate MillerThe Center Square Medical group Do No Harm sent a letter Monday to the Federal Trade Commission urging an investigation into the American Psychological Association, accusing APA of...
Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from U.S. House
By Merrilee GasserThe Center Square U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, resigned from Congress Tuesday minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that would have decided sanctions against...
International Energy Agency leader says energy crisis worst in history
By Alton WallaceThe Center Square The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the...
Republicans unveil budget resolution allotting up to $140 billion for ICE, CBP
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square U.S. Senate Republicans released a blueprint for their immigration enforcement funding bill Tuesday, paving the way to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which has...
Military spy budget surges 49%, details secret
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump's Pentagon requested $50 billion from taxpayers on Tuesday for a budget so secret that the military will only say how much it...
Illinois Quick Hits: CTA leader addresses transit security
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago Transit Authority Acting President Nora Leerhsen says the agency has increased law enforcement hours by 75%...
Advocacy groups respond to new executive order on psychedelics
By Morgan SweeneyThe Center Square Some say President Donald Trump’s new executive order on psychedelics goes too far, while others say it’s a good first step, but more action is...
Senators grill Warsh on Fed independence, assets
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Senators grilled Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, over his asset disclosures and independence from the president’s decision-making. The U.S....
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Cuomo COVID-19 lawsuit
By Chris WadeThe Center Square The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a lawsuit against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, claiming he was responsible for nursing home deaths...
Illinoisans ‘ought be concerned’ report ranks IL 45th for economic outlook
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A tax and fiscal policy task force director says Illinois residents ought to be concerned about the...
Ceasefire deadline looms as talks with Iran remain uncertain
By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square With just hours left before the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire, President Donald Trump still says a deal can be...
America’s motor fuel prices up, still below rest of the world
By Alton WallaceThe Center Square American prices for transportation fuels gasoline and diesel remained at four-year highs on Tuesday as the war with Iran moved into the 53rd day and...
Fraud, licensing, enforcement in American freight proposal
By Alan WootenThe Center Square American freight and transportation system fraud, licensing and improved enforcement is in a proposal from a North Carolina congressman. The SAFER Transport Act, says U.S....
