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WATCH: Madigan guilty verdicts ‘victory for justice, accountability’

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Federal agents say the guilty verdicts delivered Wednesday against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are a victory for justice and accountability. ... Read More.

Survey: Third of Illinois small business owners fear revenue losses from tariffs

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

A new survey shows some small businesses in Illinois are on edge about international tariffs and the effects they could have on their bottom lines. ... Read More.

Leavitt blasts reporters for dishonest narrative

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Wednesday that the media has been perpetuating a “dishonest narrative” about President Donald Trump’s executive orders. ... Read More.

Noem: FEMA paid for hotels housing Tren de Aragua, Laken Riley killer

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Luxury hotels in New York City including the Roosevelt, recipients of $59 million from FEMA to house immigrants, were base of operations for Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua... Read More.

WATCH: Pritzker ‘proud’ to join lawsuit against Trump over federal spending freezes

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is among the Democrats taking the lead in criticizing President Donald Trump’s efforts to find and end waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending. ... Read More.

White House says reciprocal tariffs could come Thursday

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan Thursday before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House said Wednesday. ... Read More.

Financial capital of America? NYSE launching in Texas

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Texas’ own stock exchange, which is expected to execute its first trades at the end of the year, is continuing to attract new business. ... Read More.

Rep. Nadler warns of Elon Musk’s alleged access to sensitive government data

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., recently issued a clear warning about Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency team allegedly gaining “unprecedented access” to very sensitive government data... Read More.

WATCH: Illinois House GOP demands ethics reforms after Madigan guilty verdicts

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

The guilty verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have Republicans saying it’s beyond time for action to clean up corruption in the state. ... Read More.

California spending $9.5B on healthcare for undocumented immigrants this year

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

California officials told legislators that the state is spending $9.5 billion on healthcare for illegal immigrants in the current 2024-2025 budget. ... Read More.