Andrew Rice

Andrew Rice is an intern reporter on the national desk with The Center Square. He is from North Carolina and recently graduated with a degree in journalism and political science from Appalachian…

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
Government
Vance cuts $1.3 billion in California Medicaid, pauses hospice care

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration will defer $1.3 billion in Medicaid funds to California, due to concerns over fraud, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday. Vance, alongside Mehmet Oz,… Read More

May 14, 2026