Vice President Kamala Harris is set to campaign with the Obamas next week in Georgia and Michigan amid fears that black voters are less enthusiastic about supporting Democrats this election cycle. Former President Barack Obama has already begun campaigning for Harris, pressuring black men in particular to support her. Obama also has an event scheduled […]
(The Center Square) – A ruling on whether Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional is expected to come sometime after Monday. Illinois banned the sale and possession of more than 170 semi-automatic firearms and magazines over certain capacities during lame duck session of the Illinois General Assembly in January 2023. Federal lawsuits were then […]
(The Center Square) – Records show Spokane put nearly $100,000 from the city’s general fund toward “information mailers” for the mayor’s proposed tax increase while grappling with a $25 million general fund deficit. According to a September 2024 Intrafund Budget Transfers sheet, Spokane transferred $99,798 between three departments’ general fund budgets for the mailers. Councilmember Michael Cathcart […]
(The Center Square) — New York City’s costly emergency shelter system is beset by nepotism, a lack of competitive bidding, and excessive salaries, which are driving up costs for the city’s taxpayers, according to a scathing new report. The report by the city’s Department of Investigation said a probe of the shelter system dating back to 2021 […]
(The Center Square) – A poll shows 20% of likely Tennessee voters are unsure about the effects of tariffs. The Beacon Center asked 1,200 residents about their views on taxes that countries impose, often to curb influence or raise revenue. It’s also used as leverage. Former president Donald Trump is touting their use on the campaign […]
(The Center Square) – Jury selection is not complete in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but opening statements are tentatively scheduled to begin Monday afternoon. The 12-member jury and four alternates were seated Thursday, but two additional alternates are needed. Judge John Robert Blakey discussed the possibility of placing time […]
Democrats are hoping to flip control of the House in November, but they have plenty of hard work to do to defend incumbents, which is draining energy and cash from going on offense. For Democrats to take the chamber, they will need to net four seats. However, these seats held by Democrats could see the […]
(The Center Square) – Advocates challenging the constitutionality of life sentences without parole for felony murder await a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in what could be a landmark case. Meanwhile, state legislators explore the merits of restorative justice programs. Derek Lee, now 36, was convicted in 2016 of second-degree murder for his involvement […]
Former President Donald Trump has skipped some recent interviews with CNBC, NBC, and the Shade Room, a black-owned media outlet that could be critical to his effort to sway voters of color. In the middle of a frenzied dash to the finish line 18 days away, Trump is seizing almost every opportunity he has to […]
The internal disruption caused by the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has inspired new hope for ceasefire talks, but the distribution of aid to Palestinians in Gaza will likely remain a major problem, not least because Hamas will continue to hijack shipments. The top Hamas commander was killed this week when Israel Defense Forces […]
