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Trump’s trimmed-down campaign has swing state operatives worried

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is shedding weight in the organization to emphasize quality in 2024 as opposed to the “juggernaut” nature of its 2020 try. The Trump campaign has dedicated fewer resources than projected in three critical swing states: Georgia, Arizona, and Michigan — likely consequences of a sweeping measure towards a more “efficient” […]

The bizarre absolutism of the always-only-ever-anti-Trumpers

For four years, many of us critics of former President Donald Trump took flak from a certain class of former conservatives that I’ll call the always-only-ever-anti-Trumpers. A wide array of people on the Right refused to vote for Trump in the general elections of 2016 and 2020 and regularly declared in public that Trump was […]

Steve Bannon contempt of Congress conviction can stand: Appeals court

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the criminal contempt of Congress conviction for Steve Bannon, a podcast host and former Trump White House aide who refused to testify and give documents to the now-defunct House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER […]

Race-based, higher ed funding formula advocates want state to cover student costs

(The Center Square) – A new, more “equitable” higher education funding formula being discussed at the Illinois statehouse would transfer student costs such as tuition to taxpayers. “Equitable funding formula for higher education” was the subject matter of a hearing in Springfield of the Illinois House Appropriation-Higher Education Committee. The proposed new formula for the […]

Police union pushes back over claims about UConn protesters

(The Center Square) – The union representing University of Connecticut police is pushing back on claims officers injured pro-Palestinian protesters when they broke up an encampment last month and arrested more than two dozen people. The Connecticut Police & Fire Union, which represents UConn police, said the claims about the April 30 encounter made by […]

Shapiro tells University of Pennsylvania to ‘disband the encampment’

(The Center Square) — As university protests surrounding the Israel-Gaza war carry on, Gov. Josh Shapiro complimented Pitt but condemned Penn — and called for the Ivy League university to “disband the encampment.” Speaking in Hempfield Township outside Pittsburgh, the governor reminded university leaders of their obligation to keep students safe, but didn’t touch on […]

Bill creating new childhood state agency at unknown costs ready for Pritzker

(The Center Square) – Legislation creating a new state agency for early childhood programs is on its way to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk, but the estimated new costs to taxpayers remain unknown.  Late last year, Pritzker announced he wanted to start the Department of Early Childhood to oversee various programs for early childhood services. […]

Seattle School Board may close around 20 elementary schools to address $104M deficit

(The Center Square) – The Seattle School Board has unanimously approved a plan to address a $104 million budget deficit that could include closing approximately 20 elementary schools. The district’s “well-resourced schools” plan finds the district would be better accommodated with approximately 50 K-5 sites, with 10 per region after the 2024-2025 school year. There […]

Top Border Patrol officials say Biden appointees silenced them for years

EXCLUSIVE — The recently retired second in command of the U.S. Border Patrol said the Biden administration intentionally blocked him and others from engaging with the public, enacting robust protocols to sabotage media requests as millions surged across the southern border. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, recently retired Border Patrol Deputy Chief Matthew […]

Freedom Caucus on Pritzker urging $800 million in budget cuts: ‘We told you so’

(The Center Square) – For weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has boasted about his proposed 2025 budget as being balanced, but it appears that the numbers aren’t adding up. Republicans are saying, “We told you so.”   In a memo from Deputy Gov. Andy Manar, state agency directors are being asked to prepare for $800 million less in available revenue […]
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