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Speaker Mike Johnson Pushes House Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk After Assassination
The House prepares to vote on a resolution as Johnson calls Kirk’s death a sobering reminder of political violence in America
Natalie Frank
Sep 164 min read


Indiana's High-Stakes Special Session: Trump's Push for New Congressional Maps Sparks More Political Chaos
With loyalty to Trump colliding with local backlash over tax reforms, Hoosier Republicans face a volatile political showdown at the Statehouse
Natalie Frank
Sep 121 min read


Confusion and Barriers Increase as FDA Narrows Covid-19 Vaccine Approval for Healthy Americans
While federal officials say vaccines remain accessible, experts warn the new restrictions create hidden obstacles for millions of adults and children.
Natalie Frank
Aug 294 min read


Editorial: Governing by Pen - When Executive Orders Undermine Democracy
When speed overrides debate and the pen rules without consent, democracy pays the price
Natalie Frank
Aug 283 min read


Trump Fires Shot at Illinois Threatening to Withhold Funding Due to Cashless Bail
Illinois reels as Trump signs executive order to end cashless bail
Natalie Frank
Aug 271 min read


Editorial: Political Amnesia: How Democracies Forget the Warning Signs of Authoritarianism Until It’s Too Late
When history’s darkest chapters fade from memory, democracy risks repeating the same mistakes
Natalie Frank
Aug 183 min read


Illinois Governor Stands Firm on Protecting Texas Democrats Due to FBI Arrest Threats, Other States Join Fight
As partisan redistricting battle heats up ahead of 2026 midterms, J.B. Pritzker vows to safeguard lawmakers who fled Texas in protest...
Natalie Frank
Aug 82 min read


Arrest at NIH Hospital Sparks Outrage Over Immigration Enforcement in Medical Settings
Detention of patient seeking treatment raises fears among immigrant communities about access to essential care Natalie C. Frank, Ph.D ...
Natalie Frank
Aug 82 min read


Editorial: Why Texas’ Redistricting Push, Initiated by White House, Should Alarm Every State in the Nation
Texas Democrats fled to Chicago to stall a vote they know they can’t stop; But the bigger story is what happens when a president tries to...
Natalie Frank
Aug 44 min read


DHS Denies Move to Deport Children on Social Media Despite Numerous Reports to the Contrary
Children’s rights advocates say asking unaccompanied minors to self-deport is coercive, dangerous, and undermines basic protections Teen...
Natalie Frank
Jul 243 min read


Pension Bombshell: New Bill Could Devastate Chicago's Budget Amid $1 Billion Deficit
A controversial pension bill on Governor Pritzker’s desk risks deepening Chicago’s fiscal crisis, sparking urgent debate over taxpayer...
Natalie Frank
Jul 232 min read


Masked Migrant Agents Aren't Superheroes, Spark National Outcry: Are We Trading Accountability for Anonymity?
As immigration arrests increase, the disguised faces of masked officers create public fear, outrage, ethical objections, questions about...
Natalie Frank
Jul 181 min read


EDITORIAL: Can Federal HIPAA Laws be Nullified With a Simple Agreement?
After Medicaid was required to provide access to ICE of the records of all 72 million people covered by the plan, people are worried...
Natalie Frank
Jul 173 min read


Chicago Mayor Blocks ‘Snap Curfew’ in First Veto in Nearly 20 Years
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s stand against controversial curfew proposal sparks fierce debate over youth safety, policing power, civil...
Natalie Frank
Jul 161 min read


‘Inhumane’? Noem Defends ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Amid Heated NBC Showdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem battles NBC’s Kristen Welker in a tense on-air exchange over report that migrants faced brutal...
Natalie Frank
Jul 131 min read


China Erases Trump’s Explosive ‘Bomb Beijing’ Warning Amid Taiwan Audio Leak
Leaked audio of Trump’s chilling threat to bomb Beijing vanishes from Chinese state media, sparking questions about censorship,...
Natalie Frank
Jul 93 min read


Shock in Illinois: Two U.S. Reps. Named in Minnesota Suspect’s Notes Stir Security Fears
Illinois lawmakers Raja Krishnamoorthi and Nikki Budzinski confirmed their names appeared in the alleged shooter’s records—here’s what we...
Natalie Frank
Jun 172 min read


Chicago Alderman Faces Legal Threat Over Controversial Social Media Post Linking Colleague to D.C. Shooting
Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez demands retraction from Ald. Raymond Lopez, citing safety concerns over alleged misinformation Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
May 281 min read


Harvard Faces Unprecedented Ban on International Student Enrollment Amid Federal Crackdown
Homeland Security revokes Harvard’s visa certification, citing campus safety concerns and non-compliance with federal demands Natalie C....
Natalie Frank
May 221 min read
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