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…
Temporary protected status terminated for Yemen nationals
Yemeni nationals in the U.S. on temporary protective status will have 60 days to leave the country. …
Advocates argue new data center restrictions might close Illinois market
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have proposed stricter regulations on data centers in the state, but an industry advocate…
Woman wants RFK Jr. to add COVID vaccine to injury table
A Florida woman who claims she was injured by the COVID vaccine sued U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Illinois advocates urge senate action on SAVE Act
(The Center Square) – Illinois election-integrity advocates are pushing the U.S. Senate to agree with a recent House move and…
Ford returning to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran
A second aircraft carrier is en route to the Middle East as tensions build with Iran, according to multiple reports. …
Lemon faces federal arraignment today in St. Paul church protest case
Journalist Don Lemon is scheduled to appear in a Minnesota courtroom today to be arraigned on federal charges related to…
Senate GOP wants companies funding lawsuits to be revealed
U.S. Senate Republicans have introduced a bill targeting companies that invest in lawsuits, proposing rules that would force them to…