Democrat Illinois governor proposes $53B budget including funding for migrants
Democrat second-term Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposed $52.7 billion budget includes $182 million for migrants, part of a joint funding plan with Cook County.
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Riley Gaines hostage for ransom, assault investigation ‘suspended’ by SFSU police with no charges
EXCLUSIVE: The San Fransisco State University Police Department has suspended its investigation into Women’s sports activist and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines’ hostage incident and assault last year, saying the alleged charges are “unfounded."
Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate says challengers must be ‘pretty worried’ after latest ‘smearing’ attempt
Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde said his challengers must be "pretty worried" after "smearing" him and the charity he operates to help victims of human trafficking.
Federal appeals court kills Obama-era moratorium on coal leasing
A federal appeals court blocked an Obama-era moratorium on federal coal leasing issued in 2016 as part of an effort to transition U.S. energy to green sources.
Democrat Wisconsin governor signals he won’t sign bill to fight forever chemicals as legislative session ends
Democratic Gov. Tony Ever's veto on a bill to fight PFAS or "forever chemicals" means that the $125M set aside by lawmakers will remain unspent.
Trump endorses ex-Kevin McCarthy aide Vince Fong to fill vacant seat as his former aides back Fong’s opponent
Former President Donald Trump announced he’s supporting California Assemblyman Vince Fong in the crowded race to replace ousted ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Progressive Democrat caucus loses another member over anti-Israel positions
Divisions in the Democrat Party's progressive wing are continuing to deepen in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, forcing some pro-Israel Democrats out of key factions.