by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois April 2, 2025 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined another multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration, this time seeking to block the termination of nearly $12 billion worth of public health grants to states. Raoul was part of a coalition of 24 state attorneys […]
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Pritzker hopes trade mission to Mexico sparks new investment despite tariffs
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois April 2, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker wrapped up a four-day trip to Mexico City on Wednesday, hopeful a trade mission to Mexico will yield new economic development in Illinois, even as tariffs threaten the stability of the United States’ global trade. Speaking to reporters […]
Trump Administration Freezes Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration has frozen millions of dollars in federal funding allocated to Planned Parenthood and other organizations under the Title X family planning program. The decision halts $27.5 million in grants that support essential healthcare services for low-income individuals, including contraception, cancer screenings, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. […]
States Sue HHS Over Abrupt Termination of $11 Billion in Public Health Funding
A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following the sudden termination of $11 billion in public health funding. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District […]
House Rejects GOP Leadership’s Effort to Block Remote Voting for New Parents, Dealing Blow to Speaker Johnson
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a procedural vote on Tuesday, dealing a blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership. The vote, which failed 206-222, centered on an effort to block a bipartisan proposal allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely for up to 12 weeks after childbirth. […]
Senate Votes to Overturn $5 Cap on Bank Overdraft Fees
In a closely contested 52-48 vote, the U.S. Senate has repealed a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that sought to cap overdraft fees at $5 for large banks. The decision, passed largely along party lines, now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The CFPB regulation, finalized in […]
“Life at Conception Act” Introduced in U.S. House, Seeking 14th Amendment Protections for Preborn Humans
A controversial bill aimed at redefining constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment to include preborn human beings has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Titled the “Life at Conception Act,” the legislation seeks to establish that the right to life extends to all human beings from the moment […]
Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low Amid Economic Concerns
Consumer confidence in the United States has plummeted to its lowest level in over a decade, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Survey® released by The Conference Board. The survey’s findings reveal a deepening pessimism about future economic conditions, with key indicators signaling potential challenges ahead. Key Findings “Consumer confidence […]
Trump Declares April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ as Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect, Sparking Global Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump has declared April 2, 2025, as “Liberation Day.” The day will mark the implementation of a series of tariffs, including reciprocal duties designed to match or exceed the rates imposed by other nations on American products. “Liberation Day” represents Trump’s latest effort to reshape global trade dynamics […]
House to Vote on SAVE Act: Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration, Raising Concerns Over Access
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a Republican-backed bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. Republican leaders say the SAVE Act is essential for restoring trust in elections by ensuring […]