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“Who wrote it? Pakistan PM’s ‘copy-paste’ ceasefire plea to Trump raises eyebrows
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instead found himself at the center of an embarrassing digital blunder—one that raises serious questions about who is really calling the shots. Just hours before President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to potential...
Supreme Court stops ‘Trojan Horse’ progressive candidate trying to sneak into GOP primary
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to bail out a self-proclaimed “progressive” who tried to slip into Ohio’s Republican primary — leaving election officials’ decision to boot him off the ballot firmly in place. Samuel Ronan, no stranger to Democratic politics,...
Advocates call on U.S. Supreme Court to clarify climate laws
(The Center Square) - Advocates are calling for justices on the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify federal laws regarding climate change lawsuits. The Maryland Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a lawsuit from Baltimore, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County seeking large...
‘Yay! Finally’: Caitlyn Jenner bursts with joy at Olympics’ decision to block men from women’s sports
Transgender Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner celebrated Thursday’s announcement that biological men are to be barred from competing in women’s Olympic sports, and credited the organization’s first female president for the change. The International Olympic...
Jake Tapper miffed over Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke at Japan summit
CNN host Jake Tapper slammed President Donald Trump’s attempt at humor during a White House briefing Thursday. A reporter asked why Trump hadn’t informed U.S. allies before striking Iran. Trump said he wanted the attack to be a complete surprise and added that Japan...
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Eaton Fire survivors travel to California capital to get help
(The Center Square) – More than 100 Eaton Fire survivors were headed to Sacramento Tuesday to speak with legislators and others about the Community Aid for Rebuilding Equity Fund. Before they started their six-hour bus ride to California's capital, the...
AG candidate wants investigation into JobsOhio chairman
(The Center Square) – A nonprofit agency created by the state that controls the state liquor tax profits is once again taking fire. In recent years, questions surrounded JobsOhio renewal of its lease for state liquor profits and its connection to former Ohio...
Major permitting bill has been tied up in Senate for months. What’s the holdup?
A major permitting bill that passed the House in December 2025 still hasn’t been passed by the Senate, with environmental and clean energy groups putting pressure on lawmakers to oppose the measure. The Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development...
Jewish leaders sound alarm over DSA questionnaire
(The Center Square) – The Anti-Defamation League is sounding an alarm over the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America’s questionnaire for city council candidates. ADL Midwest Senior Regional Director Rebecca Weininger told The Center Square the DSA...
It’s not just data centers: Privately owned water utilities in deep blue state are soaking consumers
Amid rising utility costs from artificial intelligence data centers, Maryland residents are also drowning in water bills. Western Maryland residents are rationing showers and hauling buckets of water from a creek, according to The Baltimore Banner. Maryland’s...
Sheriffs, NRA oppose law requiring training for gun purchases
(The Center Square) - Colorado’s gun control law that went into effect last week is receiving widespread pushback from many notable organizations in the state, including two county sheriffs’ offices. And the National Rifle Association joined a lawsuit against...
