U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer found that President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated federal law when they deployed thousands of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles following immigration protests in June. Judge Breyer determined that the Trump administration’s use of military personnel constituted systematic […]
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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Powers
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirms that President Trump lacks authority to impose widespread tariffs under the emergency powers law. In a decisive 7-4 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his statutory authority when he imposed […]
Trump’s Pocket Rescission: $4.9 Billion Foreign Aid Cancellation
President Trump has invoked a rarely used “pocket rescission” to cancel $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid on Friday. A pocket rescission occurs when a president submits a rescission request to Congress so close to the end of the fiscal year that lawmakers lack sufficient time to respond within the […]
Flyover Ramp Debuts at I-57/I-74 Interchange in Champaign-Urbana as Full Project Timeline Extends
Construction on the I-57/I-74 interchange in Champaign-Urbana has marked a high point with the recent opening of the new flyover ramp connecting westbound I-74 to southbound I-57, a structure that is now the tallest in the area and supports about 3,000 vehicles daily. The ramp, spanning more than 1,750 feet […]
Trump Announces Federal Death Penalty for All Washington D.C. Murder Cases
President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that his administration will pursue the death penalty in every homicide case in Washington, D.C. During a cabinet meeting at the White House on August 26, Trump made the announcement with a play on words: “anybody murders something in the capital, capital punishment. Capitol — capital punishment, if […]
Trump Administration Ends ‘De Minimis’ Trade Exemption, Triggering Global Shipping Disruption
Starting tomorrow, Aug. 29, one of the biggest changes to hit online shopping in decades takes effect across the United States. President Donald Trump’s administration officially terminated the decades-old “de minimis” exemption, eliminating duty-free treatment for low-value imports that has served as the backbone of international e-commerce for nearly a decade. […]
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois August 27, 2025 Article Summary Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias alleged that Flock Safety, a police tech company, illegally shared data with federal border enforcement. This escalates an ongoing conflict between Giannoulias and the agency. Flock officials admit they didn’t create strong enough compliance […]
FDA Sharply Restricts COVID-19 Vaccine Access, Ending Broad Vaccination Recommendations
The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2025, but limited their use to adults 65 and older and younger individuals with underlying health conditions. The decision eliminates the broad vaccination framework that recommended shots for all Americans aged 6 months and older. Health and Human […]
Attorney General Raoul Secures $219 Million in Federal Education Funds for Illinois Schools After Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a legal victory for Illinois schools on Wednesday, following his office’s July lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal education funding. The lawsuit was part of a broader multistate action, with Illinois joining a coalition of states arguing that the administration’s move […]
FEMA Employees Issue Unprecedented Warning to Congress Over Agency’s Capacity to Handle Disasters
Nearly 200 current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency employees have issued a warning to Congress: leadership decisions under the Trump administration are undermining the agency’s disaster response capabilities and could lead to catastrophic failures similar to Hurricane Katrina. The letter, titled the “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress,” was released Monday […]
