The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s request to lift a lower court injunction that had blocked the mass firing of nearly 1,400 Department of Education employees, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to continue his efforts to dismantle the federal agency. The decision, which appeared to split […]
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Lawmakers Decry “Internment Camp” Conditions at Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility in Florida Everglades
On July 12, a group of Democratic lawmakers held a press conference following their tour of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades. The press conference, featuring Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Darren Soto (FL-9), painted a disturbing picture of conditions inside […]
Trump Threatens to Revoke American-Born Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. Citizenship
President Donald Trump has begun openly suggesting that he has the power to revoke the citizenship of natural-born Americans, a claim that defies constitutional law but aligns with his broader pattern of authoritarian posturing. While legal experts agree the 14th Amendment makes such actions impossible, Trump’s threats mark a dangerous […]
Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Executive Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a classwide preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the Biden administration’s controversial executive order, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” The order, which sought to restrict the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to certain children born on American soil, will […]
CDC Reports Sharp Rise in U.S. Measles Cases: Over 1,200 Confirmed in 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant surge in measles cases across the United States, with 1,288 confirmed cases as of July 8, 2025. This marks the highest case count since 2019 and signals a growing public health concern as outbreaks spread to 39 jurisdictions […]
Federal Court Bars IRS from Penalizing Churches for Political Speech During Religious Services
A federal court in the Eastern District of Texas has approved a landmark consent judgment that restricts the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from enforcing the so-called Johnson Amendment against certain churches for speech delivered during religious services. The Johnson Amendment, a provision of the Internal Revenue Code (§ 501(c)(3)), prohibits […]
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Proceed With Federal Agency Restructuring
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction, allowing the government to move forward with sweeping plans to reorganize and downsize federal agencies while legal challenges continue. The case centers on Executive Order No. 14210, issued by President Donald J. Trump in February […]
Mahomet Auto Fest Draws Car Enthusiasts for a Day of Classic Rides
Car enthusiasts and families alike are revving their engines in anticipation of the 2025 Mahomet Auto Fest, set to take place on Saturday, July 13. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Main Street will be lined with beautifully restored classics, modern marvels, and everything in between. The Auto Fest welcomes […]
Agriculture Secretary Declares ‘No Amnesty’ While Proposing Medicaid Recipients Replace Deported Farm Workers
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins doubled down on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy Tuesday, declaring “there will be no amnesty” while proposing that 34 million able-bodied adults on Medicaid could replace deported agricultural workers as the industry shifts toward automation. Speaking at a press conference alongside Republican governors, Rollins defended […]
Trump Administration Moves to Slash NOAA, Dismantle FEMA in Line with Conservative Blueprint
The Trump administration has launched an assault on America’s weather and disaster response infrastructure, implementing massive budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) while advancing plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entirely by the end of 2025. These sweeping changes align closely with the […]