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Andrew Rice

Andrew Rice is an intern reporter and member of the 2025 Searle Freedom Trust and Young America’s Foundation National Journalism Center Apprentice and Internship initiative.

Government
Inflation spikes to 4.2% in May, highest in three years

(The Center Square) – U.S. inflation rose by 0.5% in May, coming up to 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics… Read More

June 10, 2026
Government
Mullin defends $118B Homeland Security budget request

(The Center Square) — Markwayne Mullin, secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, defended the agency’s $118.3 billion budget request Tuesday. Mullin, a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, testified… Read More

June 3, 2026
Politics
Analysts: Redistricting to cost taxpayers, while slowly shifting election outcomes

​ (The Center Square) – As states engage in unprecedented mid-decade redistricting across the country, analysts predicted taxpayers will foot the bill while changes in representation will come slowly over time. Read More

May 26, 2026
Politics
Trump-endorsed Gallrein ousts Massie in Kentucky

(The Center Square) – Rep. Andy Barr and Ed Gallrein secured partisan nominations in high-profile Kentucky primary races Tuesday, according to multiple outlets. President Donald Trump’s endorsement appeared critical for… Read More

May 20, 2026
Courts
Supreme Court allows mail-order abortion drugs

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that women can continue to access abortion drugs through the mail without making an in-person doctor’s visit, while a… Read More

May 15, 2026