The Laken Riley Act, a contentious immigration enforcement bill, has successfully navigated both chambers of Congress and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. This legislation marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy and is poised to become the first law enacted under Trump’s second administration. Congressional Approval The House […]
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at closing the southern border. This action, taken on January 22, 2025, marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy and fulfills one of Trump’s key campaign promises from the 2024 election. The Executive Order The Executive Order, framed as […]
President Donald Trump has implemented a freeze on external communications from several key federal health agencies, according to multiple sources. The directive, which took effect on Tuesday, impacts major agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration […]
In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through the federal government, the Trump administration has issued an executive order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs across all federal agencies. The order, titled “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” was quickly followed by a detailed […]
In a significant move towards workplace equality, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law. This groundbreaking legislation aims to eliminate subminimum wage for people with disabilities and expand their employment opportunities across the state. Key Points of the Dignity in Pay Act […]
Republican lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly have introduced a bill to repeal the Illinois TRUST Act, a law that has been in place since 2017. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1317, was filed on January 14, 2025, by Representative Christopher “C.D.” Davidsmeyer (R – 100) and has garnered support […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant changes to immigration enforcement policies on Jan. 21, 2025, marking a sharp departure from previous administrations’ approaches. Key Policy Changes Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives that will have far-reaching impacts on immigration enforcement across the United States: Administration’s Rationale […]
Executive orders are official directives issued by the President of the United States to manage federal government operations. They carry the force of law and are based on the president’s constitutional authority or powers delegated by Congress. These orders can range from routine administrative matters to significant policy shifts. Power […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set Monday, January 27, 2025, as the official start date for the nation’s 2025 tax season. This year’s filing season brings a host of improvements and expanded services aimed at modernizing the tax filing process and assisting taxpayers. Key Highlights Expanded Direct File Program: The […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office, aiming to expand the use of capital punishment in the United States. The order, part of a broader package of immigration and law enforcement measures, directs the attorney general to “take all necessary and lawful action” […]
