The U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, better known as the GENIUS Act, by a decisive 68-30 vote on June 17. This marks the first time the Senate has approved major legislation to regulate digital assets, specifically targeting stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged […]
As Israel and Iran enter their fifth day of direct military confrontation, lawmakers from both parties are mobilizing to constrain President Donald Trump’s ability to commit U.S. forces to the conflict without explicit congressional approval. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced a war powers resolution in the Senate on Monday, while […]
Brad Lander, New York City’s comptroller and a leading Democratic candidate for mayor, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside Manhattan’s federal immigration court on Tuesday. Lander was at 26 Federal Plaza, the city’s main immigration courthouse, to observe proceedings and support immigrants facing deportation. According […]
A new budget reconciliation package released by the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee has ignited controversy nationwide, with conservation groups warning that more than 250 million acres of public land could be put up for sale if the bill passes. The bill, updated on June 14, mandates the disposal […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a measure that delays the implementation of Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) by one year into law, pushing its effective date to July 1, 2026. The bill aims to provide additional time for legal challenges and industry adjustments before the law takes effect. The […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to repeal regulations that limit greenhouse gas emissions and mercury pollution from power plants, marking a significant reversal of Biden-era environmental policies. The EPA’s proposal consists of two major regulatory changes: Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that affects the nervous system and […]
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation Thursday to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public broadcasting, marking the closest NPR and PBS have ever come to losing all government support. The bill passed by a razor-thin margin of 214-212, with four Republicans joining all present Democrats in opposition. […]
Millions of Americans participated in what organizers called the largest single-day protest against President Donald Trump’s second administration, with demonstrations taking place in more than 2,000 cities and towns across all 50 states on June 14. The “No Kings” protests, which coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in […]
A recent NPR investigation has raised serious concerns about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) document sent to Congress to justify Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to withdraw CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in healthy children and pregnant women. According to NPR, the FAQ distributed by HHS […]
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois June 16, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year. The $55.1 billion spending plan set to take effect […]
