U.S. Department of Justice appeals dismissal of West Virginia voter data lawsuit
(Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Department of Justice has appealed a federal judge’s dismissal of its lawsuit seeking West Virginia’s…
Democrats accuse Trump of ‘bribing’ Americans with $5k dividend
Democrats are condemning President Donald Trump after he pledged to offer $5,000 to every “eligible” American adult after the midterm…
New transit board approves reduced fare pilots
(The Center Square) – Backed by an influx of taxpayer funds, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority board has voted to…
Congress mum on federal deficit hitting $2 trillion milestone
Eleven months into fiscal year 2026, the U.S. government has added $2 trillion to the national debt, borrowing $168 billion…
Trump’s $5,000 dividend would cost far more than tariffs raise
President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans hold Congress. The payments would cost about…
WATCH: Pence talks about 9-11 at Reagan Library
Former Vice President Mike Pence recalled how Democrats and Republicans put aside their differences 25 years ago on 9/11. …
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Republican-backed Missouri congressional map
(Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Missouri from using a Republican-drawn congressional map in November’s election, suspending…
Judge: Disabled can’t show assisted suicide law will create ‘duty to die’
(Legal Newsline) — People with disabilities and disability rights advocates can't block Illinois' new medical assisted suicide law from taking…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois remembers Sept. 11, 2001
(The Center Square) – Memorial ceremonies were scheduled across the state on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks…
Chemours’ PFAS settlement total, with another $590M, grows to $3.095B
Eleven local governments near the Chemours facility in Bladen County, and the state of North Carolina, have settled for $590…
Trump administration appeals to SCOTUS after judge rules against mail-in ballot rules
The Trump administration appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court once again after U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary…
Pipeline faces new hurdles as Whitmer calls for shutdown
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac is facing new hurdles as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer doubles down…