WATCH: Pritzker declares agricultural trade ‘crisis’ while Trump touts new deals
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order to declare an agricultural trade crisis in Illinois. …
Economists say Trump’s tariff play could boost trade deficits
Economists told the U.S. Supreme Court that President Donald Trump's plan to reduce U.S. trade deficits will backfire, exacerbating the…
Amnesty International condemns U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats
Amnesty International, a human rights organization, condemned U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific…
‘Astonishingly reckless:’ IL Dems intro tax on ‘unrealized gains’ to fund transit
With just two days remaining in the Illinois legislative fall veto session, Illinois Democratic state lawmakers have introduced new legislation,…
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate for second time this year
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday for the second time this year, not nearly as…
Immigrants grow Michigan’s population, advocates say
Detroit’s population grew for the second year in a row after years of steady decline, according to census data. …
WATCH: Trump says he can’t run for third term after months of conjecture
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he's disappointed he can't seek another term as president after months of speculation…
Senate votes to approve ‘Bat Week’; no vote to end shutdown
U.S. senators have remained locked in a government shutdown fight for nearly a month, but unanimously agreed Wednesday to designate…
Lady Warriors XC Team Advances to Sectional; Richardson Qualifies for Warriors
Featured photo caption: Kaitlyn McKinney runs for the Lady Warriors at the regional meet. McKinney’s time of 23:33.0 was a…
Paris Rallies Late, Upsets Warriors 22-17 in Regular Season Finale
Featured photo caption: Casey-Westfield’s Gio Santillan powers through the Paris defense for a gain. Santillan recorded two key first downs…
Florida to crack down on H-1B visas, following Trump’s lead
American graduates will be prioritized by the state public university system in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday. …
Expert: Arizona’s 2026 budget faces Big Beautiful Bill impact
The biggest impact on Arizona's 2026 budget will come from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to Glenn…