U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang has issued a ruling that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violates the U.S. Constitution. The controversy began when the Trump administration, with Elon Musk serving as a key advisor, […]
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ruled against his administration’s deportation policies. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a ruling that challenged the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to […]
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, in a move that critics argue is both unconstitutional and a direct challenge to the agency’s independence. This action leaves the FTC with only two Republican commissioners, Chair […]
The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing several bills aimed at reforming local government structures, particularly focusing on townships and their roles within the state. These proposed changes could significantly impact how local services are managed and funded across Illinois. The bills were introduced by Illinois Senator Sen. Suzy Glowiak […]
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a component of the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline government operations, to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. DOGE, which has been involved in significant restructuring and downsizing efforts within the federal government, has been […]
Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans from its website. This decision is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) to scrub its digital platforms of DEI-related materials, following directives from Pentagon leaders and executive orders by President […]
President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the leadership of Lee Zeldin has unveiled plans to roll back numerous environmental regulations across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure. This move is aimed at fostering business growth. Here are some key areas and specific regulations that will be […]
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to eliminate several agencies within the federal government on March 14. This order targets several key governmental entities, mandating the elimination of non-statutory components and functions while minimizing statutory roles to the bare legal requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the affected agencies and […]
On March 15, the Trump Administration, by way of an executive order, invoked the Alien Enemies Act in response to the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action targets Venezuelan citizens who are members of TdA and are present in the United States without […]
A bill to allow students to engage in both school and nonschool athletic activities without jeopardizing their eligibility for school sports has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. The “Right to Play Act” is expected to benefit students by allowing them to explore different athletic opportunities outside of school […]
