Illinois bill would force employers to pay employees regular wages for jury duty
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is considering legislation that would force employers to pay employees regular wages while…
VA suicide screening doubles after watchdog found mass failures
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has improved suicide risk screening and follow-up care among veterans in its system after…
Trump says Iran agrees to no nuclear weapon, claims deal is close
A breakthrough deal may be on the horizon between the U.S. and Iran, according to President Donald Trump. …
Democrats call on Lutnick to resign over Epstein ties
Democrats in Congress on Wednesday renewed calls for U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to resign after testifying about his…
Texas congressional delegation calls for federal investigation into H-1B visa fraud
U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-TX, and her north Texas colleagues have called for a federal investigation into alleged H-1B…
Illinois Quick Hits: ISU union workers reach deal, return to work
(The Center Square) – More than 300 Illinois State University employees are back on the job after ratifying a new…
Trump’s Iran objective moves from ‘surrender’ to nuclear deal
In seven weeks, President Donald Trump's stated objective toward Iran has shifted from "unconditional surrender" to a negotiated nuclear deal. …
Democrats demand answers from Trump on consumer costs of Iran conflict
With the U.S. conflict in Iran stretching past the 67-day mark, a group of senior House Democrats are questioning whether…
Illinois Dems eye $7B from new tax proposals, push ‘Billionaire Wealth Tax’
(The Center Square) – New tax proposals being considered in Springfield could bring nearly $7 billion in revenue to the…
Plan would have state taxpayers provide $50M for ICE-impacted businesses
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is considering legislation that would provide $50 million in state taxpayer funds to…
Homan threatens crackdown if New York limits ICE cooperation
President Donald Trump's immigration czar Tom Holman is renewing threats to "flood the zone" in New York if state lawmakers…
Feds sue Colorado over ban on certain firearm magazines
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Colorado for its ban on firearm magazines that hold…