U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing widespread condemnation from medical experts and public health officials after repeating the debunked claim that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine contains “aborted fetus debris” and DNA particles. Kennedy made the assertion during a televised NewsNation town […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Illinois Senate Passes Statewide Ban on Polystyrene Foam Food Containers
The Illinois Senate has passed a landmark environmental bill that will ban the sale and distribution of disposable food service containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, across the state starting in 2030. Senate Bill 1531, known as the Disposable Food Service Container Act, prohibits any person from […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to End Federal Funding for PBS and NPR
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and all federal agencies to cease federal funding for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR). The executive order, announced late Thursday, instructs the CPB Board to halt both direct and indirect […]
Trump Says He’s Unsure if He’s Required to Uphold Constitution as President
In a nationally televised interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty over whether he is required to uphold the U.S. Constitution as president. The remarks, made during a wide-ranging conversation with host Kristen Welker, have drawn sharp criticism. When asked directly by NBC’s Kristen Welker whether, […]
U.S. Job Growth Steady in April; Unemployment Holds at 4.2%
The U.S. labor market continued its steady expansion in April, with employers adding 177,000 jobs and the unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 4.2%, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The jobs report is a lagging indicator and may not immediately reflect rapid changes, such […]
House to Vote Monday on Controversial IGO Anti-Boycott Act
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on the “IGO Anti-Boycott Act” (H.R. 867) on May 5. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), aims to expand existing U.S. anti-boycott laws to include boycotts promoted by international governmental organizations (IGOs), such as the […]
Arts & Crafts Supply Swap at Mahomet Public Library
The Mahomet Public Library is hosting its annual Arts & Crafts Supply Swap, a community event designed for anyone looking to refresh their creative supplies or try a new hobby without spending money. This event encourages participants to declutter their homes by donating gently-used or brand-new art and craft materials […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans from South Texas
A federal judge in Texas issued a landmark ruling Thursday, permanently blocking the Trump administration from using the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to detain and deport Venezuelan migrants in South Texas. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.-a Trump appointee-declared that the administration’s invocation of the […]
Illinois Senate Advances Bill to Require Seat Belts on All New School Buses
The Illinois Senate has passed a bill that would require all newly purchased school buses in the state to be equipped with seat belts by 2031. Senate Bill 191, sponsored by Senator Julie Morrison (D–Deerfield), mandates that every designated seating position in any newly purchased school bus have a combination […]
Trump Signs Order to Roll Back Disparate-Impact Protections, Putting Financial Independence of Marginalized Americans at Risk
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order, “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” have sparked significant concern among advocates for women, Black Americans, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities. Critics warn that these policies risk reversing decades of progress in combating discrimination and promoting financial independence for historically excluded groups. […]