CBS has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismiss a complaint filed regarding a ’60 Minutes’ interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint alleges that the network violated FCC rules by airing the interview without providing equal time to opposing viewpoints. CBS argued that the interview, which was […]
The Illinois General Assembly has put forward a new bill to address food deserts throughout the state. House Bill 1607, introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper calls for the establishment of the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts. This commission will evaluate existing state initiatives, provide policy recommendations, and advise the […]
Democratic Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Protect Veteran Jobs Act today, seeking to reinstate thousands of veterans dismissed without cause during the Trump administration’s ongoing restructuring of government agencies. The legislation is similar to a bill by Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA). Both bills target veterans […]
In a recent executive order, the White House has announced significant changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, aiming to redefine what constitutes “public service” and exclude organizations involved in illegal activities from eligibility. Established by Congress in 2007, the PSLF Program was designed to encourage individuals to […]
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to block a federal judge’s order requiring the release of nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid funds on March 5. The 5-4 ruling, issued without detailed analysis, permits the continuation of payments to contractors and nonprofits for work completed […]
4o In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court sided with the City and County of San Francisco in a case against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), restricting the agency’s authority to impose certain conditions in water pollution permits. The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, held that the […]
In a pattern reminiscent of previous trade actions, the Trump administration has once again suspended tariffs on certain Canadian and Mexican goods, mere days after their implementation. This temporary reprieve is set to last until April 2, with uncertainty looming over whether the tariffs will be reinstated at that time. […]
by Peter Hancock, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 5, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Health care advocates, hospital officials and people who rely on Medicaid for their medical coverage warned state lawmakers Wednesday of consequences that could result from proposed cuts in federal Medicaid funding. […]
by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois March 4, 2025 Illinois faces potential energy shortfalls and all-but-guaranteed price spikes for northern Illinois this summer, consumer and environmental advocates say. Lawmakers and advocates in Springfield have proposed bills that they say would address their concerns — but it’s unclear whether they’re likely […]
by Ismael M. Belkoura and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois March 6, 2025 ELGIN – High school students generally don’t participate in drafting legislation. Jordan Henry is an exception. A senior at the Illinois Math and Science Academy, the Elgin native is working with her local state representative […]
