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Forbes: A record 989 billionaires are in the U.S., 88 are in Texas
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (574+ words) (The Center Square) " The U.S. has the most billionaires in the world " a record 989 with a combined fortune of $8.4 trillion." Eighty-eight of them are in Texas, including the world's richest man, Elon Musk, who ranks first on Forbes' new billionaire list....
Trump's fall-back tariffs face court scrutiny, skeptical voters
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (313+ words) (The Center Square) " President Donald Trump's new global import taxes are facing mounting backlash from price-conscious voters and legal challenges in a Manhattan trade court that could ultimately return to the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Court of International Trade gave the…...
Illinois lawmakers want to end foreign language requirement in high schools
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (427+ words) (The Center Square) " An Illinois lawmaker says removing the state's two-year high school foreign language requirement would give students more flexibility while easing pressure from what he calls an unfunded mandate that affects taxpayers. State Rep. Travis Weaver, R-Edwards, is…...
Advocates call for repeal of FACE Act over unequal enforcement concerns
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (576+ words) (The Center Square) - After anti-ICE protests erupted in Minnesota, legal advocates are calling for reversal of the FACE Act, a law that levies penalties for interference at abortion clinics and houses of worship. In 1994, Congress passed the Free Access to…...
Foxx: Higher ed ruling saves American taxpayers $559B
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (285+ words) (The Center Square) " To the official termination of a plan potentially costing taxpayers $559 billion, the North Carolina congresswoman formerly leading a key congressional committee says, "Good riddance!" Saving on a Valuable Education, also known as the SAVE Plan, was the…...
In a first, nine Texas Antifa members found guilty on federal terror charges
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (469+ words) (The Center Square) " In a historical first, nine people have been convicted by a federal jury on domestic terrorism charges connected to Antifa. The group was accused of being a part of the North Texas Antifa Cell, and was found…...
Seattle looks to expand its efforts against federal immigration enforcement
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (584+ words) (The Center Square) " Seattle's battle with federal immigration officials is getting even broader." The Seattle City Council is expected at its March 17 meeting to authorize a review of the city's policies to ensure that the data of residents who participate…...
WATCH: Lawmaker: Bond to pay for updates for state's water
19+ hour, 2+ min ago (555+ words) Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Merced County, speaks about implementation of her bill to modernize the California Water Plan during a news conference at San Luis Reservoir, March 13, 2026. Behind her at the Merced County, Calif. conference are Karla Nemeth, director of the…...
Nathan Wade says he stands behind Trump prosecution
21+ hour, 22+ min ago (511+ words) (The Center Square)" Former Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade stood behind his prosecution of President Donald Trump and others during testimony before a Georgia Senate subcommittee on Friday. Wade led the case against Trump and 18 others related to the…...
New bill raises California's elderly parole minimum age to 65
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (490+ words) (The Center Square) " If a new bill passes in the California Legislature this year, inmates in the state's prisons would have to wait until they are 65 to qualify for elderly parole. Current law allows inmates who are at least 50 years…...