President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social late Wednesday that he intends to designate “Antifa” as a “major terrorist organization.” Antifa is not an actual organization but rather a decentralized ideological movement. The term, short for “anti-fascist,” serves as an umbrella description for various loosely affiliated local groups and individuals […]
The United States exercised its veto power on Thursday to block a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages. Fourteen other countries voted in favor of the resolution. The draft resolution, proposed by the council’s 10 elected members representing every […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) concluded a meeting this week with significant votes on childhood vaccination schedules, marking a dramatic departure from decades of established public health policy. The committee, entirely reconstituted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to restrict […]
The U.S. Department of Education has joined forces with the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and over 40 national and state organizations to launch the America 250 Civics Education Coalition. The America 250 Civics Education Coalition is described by the Department as a “landmark initiative” […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois September 18, 2025 Article Summary JB Pritzker has directed the Illinois Department of Public Health to develop independent guidelines for administering common vaccines, including flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines. The action comes in response to recent changes in federal guidelines as well as personnel […]
The Congressional Budget Office released a critical analysis today demonstrating the profound consequences lawmakers face as enhanced health insurance subsidies approach their December 31, 2025 expiration date, with millions of Americans potentially losing coverage and facing dramatic premium increases. The CBO’s September 18 letter to Democratic Senate leaders outlines three […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois September 17, 2025 Article Summary Immigration enforcement is increasing in the Chicago area as two top federal officials came to Chicago on Tuesday to participate in immigration raids. Illinois officials say they have more questions than answers about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois September 17, 2025 Article Summary Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for the release of federal grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations. Trump sought to block the funding that was approved by Congress in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Joe […]
A United Nations report has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory delivered its findings on Tuesday at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The 72-page report is the most comprehensive […]
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday marking its first reduction this year. The decision brings the federal funds rate to a target range of 4% to 4.25%, the lowest level in nearly three years. During his press conference following the Federal Open Market […]
