President-elect Donald Trump, once an outspoken critic of TikTok in the conservative movement, has softened his stance toward the Chinese-owned social media app, sparking backlash from Republican allies. After previously attempting to ban the platform over national security concerns, Trump now describes having a “warm spot” for TikTok, citing its role in mobilizing young voters […]
(The Center Square) – Home prices could climb 2% in 2025 and an additional 2% in 2026, according to the latest forecast from the National Association of Realtors. The group’s economist, Lawrence Yun, projected the median U.S. home price would continue to increase in 2025, but at a slower pace compared to previous years, reaching […]
(The Center Square) – Out of the top 10 worst states to work in, four still continue to see some of the highest numbers of in-migration, data from a recent study and the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau cumulatively show. Taking into account disposable income, average commute time, average hours worked per week, workplace safety, and […]
(The Center Square) – The National Association of Realtors has unveiled its list of the top 10 housing markets poised for significant growth in 2025. NAR Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research Lawrence Yun highlighted key factors contributing to the anticipated growth in these areas, including available price points, higher income growth among […]
(The Center Square) – Members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), continue to expand criminal operations nationwide, including in the midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Wisconsin. In Illinois, Chicago has long been plagued with illegal border crosser crime, serving as a major hub for drug trafficking operations run by […]
(The Center Square) – A handful of the nearly 300 new laws going into effect Jan. 1 impact parents. Senate Bill 3136 allows drug-addicted mothers, who give birth to babies whose toxicology screens come back positive, to maintain their parental rights. Opponents say that’s dangerous and subverts accountability. State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, urged a […]
(The Center Square) – About a dozen new Illinois laws set to take effect Jan. 1 impact employers. House Bill 5561 prohibits employers from taking retaliatory action against an employee who discloses information related to an activity, policy or practice of the employer if the employee has a good faith belief that the activity, policy […]
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) indicated President-elect Donald Trump’s second presidency will be fundamentally different from his first, as Trump will instead be focused on breaking “the traditional bubble” of Washington D.C. The outgoing governor, who has criticized Trump on numerous occasions, argued he is “cautiously optimistic” about the incoming Trump presidency due to the increased […]
Former GOP Rep. Newt Gingrich praised House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his handling of the continuing resolution drama before Christmas as Johnson hopes to coast in this week’s speaker election. Johnson will face his first House speaker election since he first won the job in October 2023, but during the fight over continuing resolutions […]
Washington Examiner Magazine Managing Editor David Mark and Commentary Writer Tiana Lowe Doescher break down the 2024 Senate map, Republican defenses, and Democrats‘ possible vulnerabilities, as well as the effect of controversial nominees and the possible crossover votes that could shape the upcoming election.
