Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) suggested President Donald Trump could imprison anyone by labeling them “a non-citizen gang member.” The comment came as an attempt to defend Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man the Department of Justice has classified as an MS-13 member and deported to his home country of El Salvador. Democrats have pointed to a […]
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from revoking work permits and legal status for over 530,000 migrants flown into the United States under a Biden-era parole program, setting up a high-stakes constitutional fight over executive immigration powers. At the center of the dispute is a legal question about whether a temporary immigration benefit […]
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) raised less than $43,000 in the first three months of 2025, fueling fresh speculation that he will not run for a sixth term in the Senate. The first quarter total, reported to the Federal Election Commission ahead of a Tuesday deadline, pales compared to other in-cycle senators and suggests […]
(The Center Square) – One day after the Passover Seder firebombing of his official residence in Harrisburg, Gov. Josh Shapiro hosted a second observation marking the beginning of the Jewish holiday in the partially-charred mansion. In a statement issued Tuesday from the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, leaders said they “stand in solidarity and his family in […]
(The Center Square) – A plan to launch Illinois’ first overdose prevention site is facing pushback from critics who say it could encourage drug use and increase crime. Supporters argue it would save lives. House Bill 2929 was advanced by the Mental Health and Addiction committee but hasn’t been called to the floor. State Rep. […]
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would remove cannabis odor as the sole probable cause for police officers to search a car. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, would still require that cannabis be stored in a secure, sealed, or re-sealable container. “I want to be very […]
(The Center Square) – Inflation in the Denver metro area has outpaced the national average in recent months, according to new data. In February and March, prices in the area were up 0.22%, compared to 0.17% nationally, recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. “This has inverted the annual trend of national price growth outpacing […]
(The Center Square) – It once again looks like the race for Congress in western Wisconsin will be crowded. Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge filed the paperwork to run against current Congressman Derrick Van Orden. “It just seems like our current representative isn’t really listening or aware of the magnitude of the issues,” […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) suggested a key factor could lead to the United States emerging as the victor in its tariff feud with China, as the latter country was not included in the 90-day tariff delay granted by President Donald Trump last week. Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with “friendly socialist neighbors” in Vietnam […]
Now that President Donald Trump has hired away all the Fox News Channel talent he wants, it appears that he’s turning to another cable giant for his news and entertainment. At least three times in the past week, Trump has cited C-SPAN as his channel of choice. He’s brought it up so often that one […]
