Senate pledges economic support for Russia-Ukraine deal as govt funding talks stall
As Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over how to fund the government for fiscal 2026 and prevent a shutdown, Senate…
Democratic candidates focus on national politics in campaign for U.S. Senate
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ Democratic Party candidates for U.S. Senate have focused their campaigns on opposition to Republicans and…
Arizona Chamber praises new interstate natural gas pipeline
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is excited about the future, thanks to a deal between state utilities and…
Dems oppose Trump’s bid to end mail-in ballots, voting machines
Casting a ballot may look different for millions of American voters in the 2026 midterm elections if Republican-led states follow…
Trump says court’s tariff decision could lead to ‘catastrophic’ collapse
Attorneys for President Donald Trump told judges that if they yank the president's tariff authority, "catastrophic consequences" would ensue, including…
After two weeks fleeing Texas, House Democrats return, quorum reached
After two weeks fleeing the state, many Texas House Democrats returned, and a quorum was reached on Monday. More than…
Trump: Zelenskyy could end Russia-Ukraine war ‘if he wants to’
Ahead of the summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders in Washington on Monday, President Donald Trump…
$750 million facility to protect Texas cattle, wildlife from screwworm threat
Responding to calls by state lawmakers and the agricultural industry for immediate action to be taken to protect cattle and…
Chicago posts fewest homicides since 2016, arrests rate also declines
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, studies Chicago’s somewhat mixed-bag crime trend data with little question…
Three years later, Inflation Reduction Act blamed for higher Medicare costs
This past weekend marked the third anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden…
Illinois quick hits: Prosecutors charge two more in Tren de Aragua case; Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee meets today; Illinois Little League team loses in World Series
Prosecutors charge two more in Tren de Aragua case …
Report: Human Rights Campaign pressures transgender procedures on minors
(By Tate Miller) – The Human Rights Campaign pressures children’s hospitals into performing transgender procedures on minors, according to a…