Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday that she has revoked the security clearances of several high-ranking officials from the Biden administration. The decision, made at the directive of President Donald Trump, affects former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and former Deputy […]
In a sweeping move announced Tuesday evening, the U.S. Department of Education laid off 1,315 employees, effectively slashing its workforce by nearly 50%. The layoffs, described as a “reduction in force” (RIF), began at 6 p.m. and will leave the department with approximately 2,183 employees, down from the 4,133 staff […]
The US stock market experienced its worst day of 2025 on Monday, with major indices plummeting as investors grappled with growing concerns over a potential recession and the impact of President Trump’s trade policies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 890 points, or 2.1%, to close at 41,911.71, while […]
CBS has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismiss a complaint filed regarding a ’60 Minutes’ interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint alleges that the network violated FCC rules by airing the interview without providing equal time to opposing viewpoints. CBS argued that the interview, which was […]
Democratic Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Protect Veteran Jobs Act today, seeking to reinstate thousands of veterans dismissed without cause during the Trump administration’s ongoing restructuring of government agencies. The legislation is similar to a bill by Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA). Both bills target veterans […]
In a recent executive order, the White House has announced significant changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, aiming to redefine what constitutes “public service” and exclude organizations involved in illegal activities from eligibility. Established by Congress in 2007, the PSLF Program was designed to encourage individuals to […]
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to block a federal judge’s order requiring the release of nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid funds on March 5. The 5-4 ruling, issued without detailed analysis, permits the continuation of payments to contractors and nonprofits for work completed […]
4o In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court sided with the City and County of San Francisco in a case against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), restricting the agency’s authority to impose certain conditions in water pollution permits. The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, held that the […]
In a pattern reminiscent of previous trade actions, the Trump administration has once again suspended tariffs on certain Canadian and Mexican goods, mere days after their implementation. This temporary reprieve is set to last until April 2, with uncertainty looming over whether the tariffs will be reinstated at that time. […]
by Peter Hancock, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 5, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Health care advocates, hospital officials and people who rely on Medicaid for their medical coverage warned state lawmakers Wednesday of consequences that could result from proposed cuts in federal Medicaid funding. […]
