September 6, 2025/

WATCH: Border czar Homan considered turning Trump’s offer down
Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, addressed the State Freedom Caucus Foundation Friday night in Dallas.
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Arrest of Mexican national for 2023 murder called ‘long overdue’ justice
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Authorities confirmed the arrest of Gabriel Calixto in Mexico for the 2023 murder of Emma Shafer...

Tyler Farr Rocks Casey, Takes a Seat Atop World’s Largest Chair
CASEY, IL – Country music star Tyler Farr brought his chart-topping hits and down-to-earth charm to Casey this weekend, delivering a memorable headlining performance at the Casey Popcorn Festival on...

Keeney Family Donates to Bessie Bingo
Bessie, provided by the Stan Keeney family, paces the squares while everyone anxiously awaits, hoping she’ll stop on their square. —photo by Sharon Durham

Bessie Bingo Winner
Lauren Repp was the winner of the Casey Rotary annual Bessie Bingo fundraiser. Lauren (right) received the $1,000 donation from Casey Rotary Club President Marcy Mumford (left). Also pictured is...

Rotararians at work!
Rotararians at work! Pictured (l to r) are Gary Shore, Jay Markwell, and Aaron Stinson. —photo by Sharon Durham

Section 8 covers Colorado rents up to $3,879 per month, ‘lap of luxury’
By Kenneth SchruppThe Center Square Taxpayers are covering rents of up to $3,879 per month in Colorado, leading taxpayer advocates to question the growing duration of federal Section 8 housing...

House Oversight Committee releases trove of Epstein documents
By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square More than 33,000 pages related to the Jeffrey Epstein case have been released by the U.S. Department of Justice after the House Committee on Oversight...

WATCH: Trump says ‘we’re going in’ as Pritzker pushes for money instead of troops
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has promised to send federal crime-fighting help to Chicago, but Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker...

WATCH: Trump to push Supreme Court for quick ruling on tariff authority
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will ask the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly take up his appeal on tariff authority...

Newsom seeks to regain control of rest of National Guard
By Dave MasonThe Center Square California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking another courtroom victory against President Donald Trump after a federal judge Tuesday ruled in Newsom’s favor over the National...

GOP scrutinizing litigation group that ‘educated’ 2,000+ judges on climate change
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have launched a probe into the Environmental Law Institute over allegations the group has tried to influence the impartiality...

Routh, representing himself, begins picking Florida jury Monday
By Alan WootenThe Center Square Ryan Routh will have court-appointed lawyers nearby as he represents himself in a Florida court against charges related to assassinating Donald Trump. Jury selection starts...

SPACECOM will leave Colorado for Alabama’s Rocket City
By Alan WootenThe Center Square U.S. Space Command Headquarters will move to Alabama from Colorado. Calling Huntsville by its beloved “Rocket City” nickname, second-term Republican President Donald Trump reversed yet...

Trump administration releases AmeriCorps funding
By Elyse ApelThe Center Square The White House Office of Management and Budget will release over $184 million in paused funding for AmeriCorps service programs. This comes after a coalition...

Illinois quick hits: DOJ sues over financial support for illegal aliens; state opposes proposed labor rule change
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square DOJ sues over financial support for illegal aliens The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District...