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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, a prominent American pastor, social justice activist, and Yale Divinity School professor, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police while praying inside the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. on April 28. Barber was joined by two others-Rev. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Steve Swayne, director of the […]
The Trump administration reacted angrily Tuesday to reports that Amazon was considering displaying the costs of President Donald Trump’s tariffs directly alongside product prices on its platform. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled the potential move a “hostile and political act,” showcasing the administration’s frustration with the idea of […]
