A major U. S. appeals court just gave Texas the green light to start arresting migrants for crossing the border illegally. The decision came down Friday when a mostly Republican-appointed panel of judges reversed a lower court’s block on the state’s new law. This law, signed in late 2023, makes snea
The Harrisburg Jewish Federation is shifting its approach after deciding to pause work on the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Leaders recently confirmed this change in a letter, explaining that the current plan isn’t working and needs a major overhaul. Over the past few weeks, discussions we
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that a California law requiring federal agents and other police officers to display their identification while on duty was unconstitutional. The judge explained that the law tries to control how the federal government operates, which the U. S. Constitution
Yesterday, US stock markets wobbled when worries about the Iran ceasefire flared up again. Investors also felt uneasy after a policymaker suggested interest rates might rise faster than expected. This tension caused benchmarks like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 to slip. Just as prices began to slide, a
Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for
A fatal shooting in Shreveport left eight children between the ages of three and eleven dead. The shooter, who was killed by police during a chase, turned out to be the children's father. Police report that he also injured two other adults, including the children's mother. While investigating the ca
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed official, has sparked debate by saying the central bank should stop using forward guidance and its famous dot plot chart. The dot plot shows where each Fed governor expects short‑term interest rates to go, and investors use it to judge company valuations. Warsh argues that
Kevin Warsh could become the next head of the Federal Reserve, but his fate will hinge on more than just policy skill. The new chair must show he can move interest rates at the right moments, a hallmark of successful central bankers. In addition, he will be measured against Jerome Powell’s benchma
A long‑running National Guard deployment keeps armed soldiers walking Washington streets. The move began after President Trump declared a crime emergency in August and called the Guard to help keep order. Since then, more than 2, 500 troops have been stationed in the city. The Guard’s duties
States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam
