Michigan primary candidates debate immigration, healthcare
Voters in Michigan will head to the polls on Aug. 4 in races that could determine control of Congress. …
Congresswoman aims to flip student screening law
Universal mental health screenings for Illinois students are scheduled to take effect in 2027, but federal legislation from an Illinois…
GAO says fraud risk high in $1.1T of state-run federal programs
Twenty federal programs that route nearly $1.1 trillion through state governments – including Medicaid, SNAP and disaster relief – are…
Democrats push back against education department dismantling
Eighty-six House Democrats are urging the U.S. Department of Education to stop plans to transfer two key offices to other…
Trump urges Senate GOP to pass $95B budget bill before August break
President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to approve the House’s $95 billion budget resolution before Congress leaves for the…
New tariffs face lawsuit, fall short on revenue, analysis finds
Two American small businesses sued the Trump administration over its new forced-labor tariffs, arguing the government is preserving a global…
Illinois quick hits: United delays launch of service at Willard Airport
United delays launch of service at Willard Airport …
Election 2026: Field increases in U.S. Senate special Republican primary
Led by U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, and U.S. Reps. Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, the field swelled on Friday in…
Drivers pay more as gas tops $4 nationwide
The U.S. price of a gallon of regular grade gasoline remained above $4 a gallon for the fifth consecutive day…
Trump warns China, Russia against aiding Iran amid escalating strikes
Following another round of ramped-up strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night, President Donald Trump warned China and Russia…
Democratic members of Congress hold field hearing on ICE shooting in Houston
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, all Democrats, held a field hearing in Houston…
Watchdogs target Rush for what they say is its‘woke’ agenda, misuse of tax dollars
(The Center Square) – Two watchdog groups are calling attention to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, one for what…