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 […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois July 3, 2025 Article Summary The U.S. House gave final passage Thursday to a bill that will cut federal Medicaid spending in Illinois by an estimated 20%, or $48 billion, over 10 years. Medicaid pays for about 40% of all childbirths in Illinois as […]
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 […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA), long regarded as a nonpartisan institution dedicated to serving the public, is facing sharp criticism after sending out a mass email this weekend lauding the passage of President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” The message, signed by SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano, claimed the new law […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois July 2, 2025 Article Summary: Illinois closed fiscal year 2025 with record $54 billion in revenue. While that marked a surplus from the enacted budget, the extra revenue was anticipated when lawmakers approved the current-year budget in May. It doesn’t give lawmakers any extra […]
What began as a campaign pledge to expose the truth about Epstein’s network has morphed into a public relations disaster for Attorney General Pam Bondi, who repeatedly promised revelations that never materialized. The Trump administration’s highly publicized promises to release explosive Jeffrey Epstein files have ended with a dramatic reversal, […]
For as long as I can remember, the Fourth of July was always my favorite holiday. There was something pure about it: no pressure to buy gifts, just the promise of smoky barbecue, fresh veggies, laughter echoing over lawn games, music drifting through the humid air, and fireworks shimmering in […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has extended the termination date for critical weather satellite data to July 31, 2025, following an initial announcement that would have ended the service on June 30. The extension comes after NASA requested additional time and amid significant backlash from the meteorological community during […]
Republicans are setting up a celebration of HR1 (the One Big, Beautiful Bill) for the Fourth of July weekend while many of the most impactful parts of the measure will not be felt by the American people until the next president and congress is seated in 2028. The delayed impact […]
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