President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Voice of America (VOA), a federally funded news organization that has been a cornerstone of U.S. global influence since World War II. This decision not only affects VOA but also impacts other U.S.-funded media outlets through United States […]
The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing several bills aimed at reforming local government structures, particularly focusing on townships and their roles within the state. These proposed changes could significantly impact how local services are managed and funded across Illinois. The bills were introduced by Illinois Senator Sen. Suzy Glowiak […]
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has ordered the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a component of the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline government operations, to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. DOGE, which has been involved in significant restructuring and downsizing efforts within the federal government, has been […]
by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois March 14, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down Illinois casinos, video gambling terminals, horse racing and professional sports — just days after legal sports betting went live — the state’s gambling industry has seen an explosion in […]
Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans from its website. This decision is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense (DOD) to scrub its digital platforms of DEI-related materials, following directives from Pentagon leaders and executive orders by President […]
President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the leadership of Lee Zeldin has unveiled plans to roll back numerous environmental regulations across various industries, including energy, manufacturing, automotive, and infrastructure. This move is aimed at fostering business growth. Here are some key areas and specific regulations that will be […]
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to eliminate several agencies within the federal government on March 14. This order targets several key governmental entities, mandating the elimination of non-statutory components and functions while minimizing statutory roles to the bare legal requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the affected agencies and […]
On March 15, the Trump Administration, by way of an executive order, invoked the Alien Enemies Act in response to the activities of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. This action targets Venezuelan citizens who are members of TdA and are present in the United States without […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 13, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday delivered more harsh criticism against President Donald Trump’s administration over attempts to drastically downsize, and possibly eliminate, the U.S. Department of Education. His remarks came just two days after the agency abruptly laid off […]
A bill to allow students to engage in both school and nonschool athletic activities without jeopardizing their eligibility for school sports has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. The “Right to Play Act” is expected to benefit students by allowing them to explore different athletic opportunities outside of school […]
