WATCH: Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize deal
Still hopeful the U.S. and Iran can strike a deal on its nuclear program, President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that…
Advocates applaud, condemn SPLC wire fraud charges
Lawmakers and political action groups simultaneously applauded and condemned the U.S. Department of Justice’s new superseding indictment from a grand…
Gallagher elected to serve rest of LaMalfa’s term in Congress
California Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-East Nicolaus, has been elected to serve the rest of the late Republican U.S. Rep. Doug…
Four House Republicans rebel against Trump, help pass War Powers Resolution
In the second congressional rebuke of the Trump administration's mission against Iran, the U.S. House passed a War Powers Resolution…
Hilton, Becerra remain ahead in California gubernatorial race
It still appears that Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra will advance out of the June 2 primary and into the…
Budget math undercuts Bessent’s deficit reduction pledge
President Donald Trump's next budget projects federal deficits running more than double Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's stated target through at…
State Police, IDOT break ground on $14M training facility
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation broke ground on a joint venture…
Republican data privacy bill scrutinized in congressional hearing
Businesses and online privacy advocates hold diametrically opposing views on the wisdom of congressional Republicans’ plans to enact a nationwide…
World Cup: Economic impact equation includes displaced regular tourism
Putting a dollar figure on the economic impact of the FIFA World Cup games scheduled for Atlanta is not an…
Illinois Quick Hits: Johnson says comptroller running is ‘no breaking news’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says it’s no breaking news that Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is running…
Trump targets 60 economies with forced labor tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Canada, Mexico, Japan and…
Lawmakers probe $1.2B Ohio Medicaid fraud
Federal lawmakers called for greater fraud enforcement in the Medicaid Waiver Program on Wednesday, citing concerns over recent reports of…