9th Circuit rules against ban on open carry of firearms in most California counties
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Friday ruled against California’s ban on open carry of firearms in…
Trump: ‘Illinois is worse’ as HHS enforces verification for child care funding
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says states will not receive matching child-care funds…
Illinois quick hits: 700,000 customers’ health information potentially exposed
IDHS announces health information potentially exposed …
Trump vetoes bill easing repayment for Colorado pipeline
President Donald Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term Tuesday, blocking two bills that would have provided additional…
Islamic civil rights group says nothing about civil unrest in Iran
America’s largest Muslim advocacy group speaks out regularly about Israel’s alleged abuses in Gaza. But it has yet to say…
Ohio debate over potential child care facility fraud heats up
The debate over taxpayer-funded child care facilities across Ohio has intensified since State Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, called for…
As Illinois ends grocery tax locals can replace, food inflation debate continues
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman’s warning that Americans are paying more for groceries is drawing pushback from economists…
North Carolina NYE terror attack foiled by FBI, several police departments
The FBI and several police departments foiled another New Year’s Eve terror plot, this time in North Carolina, officials announced…
DeWine defends fraud safeguards at Ohio child care facilities
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is defending the state’s child care spending, saying longtime safeguards are in place that help prevent…
Illinois quick hits: State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less
State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less …
U.S. House contests to decide control of Congress in 2026
The 2026 midterm elections promise to bring fierce competition as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress. …
‘Locked and loaded’:Trump warns Iran
Following days of civil unrest in Iran, President Donald Trump issued a warning to the Iranian regime that the U.S.…