A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote.
Category: Politics
President Trump claims this is Biden’s economy, but businesses and economists beg to differ
When the stock market fell Wednesday on news that the American economy had gone backward during the first three months of 2025, President Trump knew exactly who to blame: Biden.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported.
Retrial for ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan postponed until next year
A federal judge on Thursday postponed the retrial of of ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza on bribery counts related to former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Advocates press for continued funding to college test prep support program
Supporters are urging Illinois Lawmakers to continue funding for a program that helps college students pay for tests such as the LSAT.
May Day rally underway in Union Park with march planned to Grant Park later in the day
Organized labor and activist groups — who are calling for protection of immigrants and fair wages — are expected to march to Grant Park in the afternoon.
President Donald Trump’s agenda faces courtroom setbacks as Justice Department lawyers struggle to win over judges
To understand the Justice Department’s struggles in representing President Donald Trump’s positions in court, look no further than a quick succession of losses last week that dealt a setback to the administration’s agenda.
From Tokyo to Turin to LA, President Donald Trump’s policies loom over May Day marches
French union leaders condemned the “Trumpization” of world politics, while in Italy, May Day protesters paraded a puppet of the American president through the streets of Turin.
President Donald Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
President Donald Trump’s administration released a lengthy review of transgender health care on Thursday that advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysphoria.
Senate to vote on whether or not to block Trump’s global tariffs amid economic turmoil
Senate Democrats are forcing a vote Wednesday evening on whether to block global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, a potentially tough vote for some Republicans who have expressed concerns about the policy but are wary of crossing the president.