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Democrats defend DEI, send letter to Rubio

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump has launched a full-scale effort to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies and personnel from the federal government, but Democrats are attempting to fight back. ... Read More.

House to investigate sanctuary cities, calls four Democratic mayors to testify

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has launched an investigation into sanctuary jurisdictions and the impact of their policies on public safety and federal immigration enforcement. ... Read More.

Madigan attorney calls indictment a worthless piece of paper

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

Closing arguments by defense attorneys are expected to finish Tuesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in Chicago. ... Read More.

Scott Bessent confirmed as Treasury secretary, promises spending crackdown

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

With the national debt above $36 trillion, newly-confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to rein in government spending. ... Read More.

In less than a week, ICE agents make nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

Within a week of President Donald Trump being sworn into office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers working with multiple federal agencies have arrested nearly 1,000 people set... Read More.

Democrats urge Trump to revise hiring freeze, citing VA medical care

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

Virginia’s Democratic delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives is urging President Donald Trump to either revise or revoke his executive order implementing a hiring freeze for the... Read More.

California lawmakers propose making oil companies liable for wildfires, payouts

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

California lawmakers proposed making fossil fuel companies liable for natural disasters by allowing natural disaster victims and insurance companies to sue them due to their alleged impact on... Read More.

ICE agents begin deportation raids in Chicago, Cook County

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

The Trump administration is following through on promises to ramp up immigration enforcement efforts and Illinois is in the bullseye. ... Read More.

VA ends DEI programs, redirects $14.1 million in spending

Monday, January 27 by The Center Square

The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs across federal agencies, redirecting $8 million in spending in response to President Donald Trump's executive order... Read More.