8 indicted in planned attack on White House UFC event
Eight men have now been indicted by a federal grand jury for charges related to an alleged plot targeting the…
Fifth Circuit upholds Texas instate tuition ban for illegal foreign national students
Nearly one year after a lower court ruled that Texas universities providing in-state tuition to illegal foreign nationals was illegal,…
30 state financial officers urge an EO to return $39B in savings bonds to rightful owners
Thirty state financial officers sent a letter Thursday to President Donald Trump asking him to sign an Executive Order directing…
VA hits multiple milestones in claims, care delivery and administration
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it has reached several operational milestones this year, from opening new clinics and reducing…
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Colorado-Nebraska water dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on the latest water squabble in the West, where Nebraska has…
Taxpayers bear burden for federal student loans
An almost $1.8 trillion student loan portfolio continues to keep taxpayers on the hook. …
Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the state's U.S. Senate race, has raised more money for his…
Illinois’ gun ban upheld after appeals court reverses district judge’s ruling
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun ban is upheld after a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of…
Report: Illinois commutes rated among America’s safest
Illinois ranked among the top 10 safest states to commute in America despite recording one of the nation's highest average…
Concerns raised that KIDS Act threatens Americans’ online privacy, free speech
Legislation meant to protect American teens and children online recently passed the U.S. House with strong bipartisan support, but civil…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois offers disaster tax relief
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced disaster tax relief for individuals and…
Millionaire tax push resumes in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, have taken the next step…