Education department investigates foreign funding concerns
The U.S. Department of Education has launched two investigations into the University of North Dakota and Duke University in North…
Paramount asks states to put up $1.88 billion bond in attorneys general lawsuit
A hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24 involving a bond request from Paramount Skydance amid its legal battles over…
From rescue to recovery, a rescued Schnauzer Poodle makes Border Patrol history in Texas
After being saved from the brink of death, a dog abandoned on the streets of New Mexico became the first…
Building owners oppose Chicago renters ordinance
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council may vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s modified Protecting Renters Ordinance next Wednesday,…
Trump backs Warsh, blames Fed board for rate hike
President Donald Trump blamed the Federal Reserve board for raising interest rates against his wishes, but the board he faulted…
Illinois Quick Hits: Billboard urges Illinoisans to consider Indiana scholarships
(The Center Square) – An Indianapolis-based scholarship-granting organization is encouraging Illinois residents to take advantage of federal Education Freedom Tax…
Feds spent $6.7B paying buyout takers to stay home, GAO finds
The federal government spent an estimated $6.7 billion in 2025 paying employees to stay home under its deferred resignation buyouts,…
Durbin questions FBI director over ICE operations, hiring standards
(The Center Square) – FBI Director Kash Patel appeared at a U.S. Senate hearing this week and was grilled by…
Trump signals new U.S. Army base coming to Poland
A U.S. military base in Poland may be on the horizon as President Donald Trump announces “major progress is being…
88% of voters want U.S. companies treated fairly in foreign markets
A new poll found that most voters want the federal government to defend domestic companies from unfair treatment in foreign…
ICE officer arrested ahead of state, federal hearings over Metro Surge shooting
Suspended U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro was arrested Wednesday by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension ahead…
Judge OKs class action against State Farm over PHL life insurance policies
(Legal Newsline) — A federal judge won’t prematurely end a class action accusing State Farm of misleading thousands of life…