Author: Dani Tietz

Federal

Republican Congressman Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Allow Trump Third Term

Representative Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has introduced a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution, potentially allowing President Donald Trump to serve a third term in office. The proposed amendment, introduced on Thursday, January 23, 2025, seeks to modify the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits presidents to two terms. According to the […]

Local

President Signs Executive Order Dismantling DEI Initiatives Across Federal and Private Sectors

The President of the United States has signed an executive order aimed at ending what the administration calls “illegal discrimination” and dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies and the private sector. The executive order, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” was signed on January […]

State of Illinois

Republican Illinois Lawmakers Propose Repeal of Reproductive Health Act

Republican lawmakers in Illinois have introduced a bill that would repeal the state’s Reproductive Health Act and significantly restrict abortion access. House Bill 1333, introduced by Representative Paul Jacobs, aims to replace the current law with the “Illinois Abortion Law of 2025”. This law would override language in the Illinois […]

Federal

Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employees Placed on Paid Leave

In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through the federal government, the Trump administration has issued an executive order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs across all federal agencies. The order, titled “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” was quickly followed by a detailed […]

Federal

Shift in U.S. Immigration Policy: DHS Rescinds ‘Sensitive Locations’ Protections and Reforms Humanitarian Parole

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant changes to immigration enforcement policies on Jan. 21, 2025, marking a sharp departure from previous administrations’ approaches. Key Policy Changes Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives that will have far-reaching impacts on immigration enforcement across the United States: Administration’s Rationale […]