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State of Illinois

Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response

by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois July 23, 2025 Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving open the possibility that Illinois lawmakers could redraw congressional maps with more Democrat-leaning districts. Texas lawmakers are meeting this week to consider President Donald Trump’s request to add more Republican-leaning districts in the state […]

Federal

Federal Judge Denies Trump Administration Request to Unseal Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A federal judge in Florida has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg of the Southern District of Florida ruled Wednesday that her “hands are tied” by established legal precedent, denying the Department of Justice’s petition to release transcripts […]

Federal

Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping AI Action Plan Sparking Concerns Over Deregulation and Corporate Influence

The Trump administration has released “America’s AI Action Plan,” a comprehensive 25-page policy document containing over 90 federal actions designed to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence development. The plan outlines three strategic pillars: accelerating AI innovation, building AI infrastructure, and leading in international AI diplomacy and security. The plan represents […]

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Over 100 Humanitarian Organizations Issue Urgent Call for Gaza Aid Access as ‘Mass Starvation’ Spreads

More than 100 international humanitarian and rights organizations issued a stark warning on Wednesday, declaring that “mass starvation” is spreading across Gaza as aid workers themselves now join the same food lines as civilians, risking their lives just to feed their families. The coalition of 109 organizations, including major groups […]