The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow the enforcement of an executive order that challenges the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship. This principle, enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guarantees citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States. An executive order, signed by […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated two key initiatives designed to support local food purchasing by schools and food banks. This decision affects over $1 billion in federal funding, with approximately $660 million allocated for educational institutions and childcare centers to source food from local farms through the […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has terminated two critical food safety advisory committees: the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). Established in 1988, NACMCF provided impartial scientific advice to federal agencies, including the USDA, FDA, […]
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 […]
The Illinois General Assembly has put forward a new bill to address food deserts throughout the state. House Bill 1607, introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper calls for the establishment of the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts. This commission will evaluate existing state initiatives, provide policy recommendations, and advise the […]
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 […]
