Author: Dani Tietz

Federal

Supreme Court Issues Split Ruling on NIH Grant Terminations in 5-4 Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a divided ruling allowing the Trump administration to proceed with cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health research grants while blocking some aspects of the government’s anti-diversity policies. In a 5-4 split decision, the Court partially granted the government’s emergency […]

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Federal Judge Denies Justice Department’s Request to Unseal Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A federal judge in Manhattan has rejected the Justice Department’s bid to make public the grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued a 14-page decision on Wednesday denying the government’s request to unseal approximately 70 pages of grand jury transcripts and […]

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Trump Targets Smithsonian, Demands Museums Downplay Slavery in Push Against ‘Woke History

On August 19, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social expressing his dissatisfaction with the Smithsonian museums and their coverage of American history, particularly their treatment of slavery. In his post, Trump wrote: “The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of ‘WOKE’. […]

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Texas Congresswoman Nicole Collier Locked in State Capitol Overnight After Refusing “Permission Slip”

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier spent Monday night locked inside the Texas Capitol building after refusing to comply with Republican demands for round-the-clock police surveillance. Collier, a Democratic representative from Fort Worth serving District 95, chose to remain confined within the House chamber rather than sign what Democrats called “permission […]

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Trump’s Controversial Week: Hot Mic Moments, Election Comments, and Heavenly Aspirations

President Donald Trump made headlines this week with a series of provocative statements during his White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. The comments ranged from a hot mic moment about Vladimir Putin to remarks about elections during wartime and his path to heaven. On Monday, […]

State of Illinois

Illinois Launches “One Click College Admit” Program to Streamline University Applications

Illinois has launched a direct admissions initiative called “One Click College Admit.” The program, officially announced by Governor JB Pritzker and higher education leaders on August 19, is a shift in college admissions that waives application fees, essays, and letters of recommendation for Illinois students. Through this streamlined system, high […]

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Trump Pledges Executive Order to End Mail-In Voting After Putin Conversation

President Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to eliminate mail-in ballots through executive action, following what he described as reinforcing comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin about American voting practices. On the morning of Aug. 18, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to declare his comprehensive assault on […]

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US Suspends All Gaza Visitor Visas After Right-Wing Activist Campaign

The United States Department of State has suspended all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza following a controversial social media campaign by far-right activist Laura Loomer. On Saturday, the State Department announced the immediate suspension of all Gaza visitor visas, stating: “All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped […]

State of Illinois

GOP Rep. Mary Miller Faces Fact-Check Storm Over Misleading Illinois Electoral Map

Republican Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois is facing intense criticism and fact-checking after sharing a misleading electoral map on social media that dramatically misrepresents the political landscape of her own state. Miller posted a county-by-county map showing Illinois overwhelmingly colored in red, with only small blue spots in urban areas, […]