Climate and energy experts praise Trump’s Endangerment Finding repeal
Climate and energy experts have praised President Donald Trump’s recent elimination of former President Barack Obama’s Endangerment Finding, with several…
Taxpayer group urges Trump, Congress to confront rising federal debt
A national taxpayer advocacy group is calling on President Donald Trump and Congress to address the nation’s rising debt, warning…
WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Bill limits governor’s emergency powers
The governor’s ability to act unilaterally during states of emergency would be limited, if a new California bill becomes law. …
U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025
American colleges and universities have received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts in 2025, according to data from the…
U.S. farm bill drops, outlines 5-year funding
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee dropped the text of the U.S. farm bill Friday, an 802-page package authorizing various nutrition,…
Group: Raising minimum wage could cause drastic inflation
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have proposed raising the state’s minimum wage to $27 per hour in 2032, but…
Denver City Council members advance bill to ban ICE masks
A Denver City Council committee has approved a proposal to ban law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing…
U.S. Ed Dept. investigates Puyallup wrestler’s sexual assault allegation by trans athlete
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the Puyallup School District for how it handled an alleged sexual assault of…
FRESH program would provide one-time SNAP cash; critics question cost
(The Center Square) – As new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program take effect this month, Illinois…
Partial government shutdown imminent as Congress leaves town
Lawmakers have left town after failing to pass the Homeland Security full-year funding bill, ensuring a partial shutdown of DHS…
Illinois Quick Hits: Man sentenced for robbing postal worker
(The Center Square) – A federal judge has sentenced a Chicago man to four years and three months in prison…
Sultan in Epstein files resigns, global turmoil continues
An executive of a Dubai-based company resigned on Friday after documents released by the Justice Department tied him to convicted…