Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday with just 11 days left to finalize the state's annual budget. Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed a nearly $55 billion spending plan—the largest in Illinois history. Despite revenue coming in lower than expected, Pritzker claims his administration is crafting a "tight budget."
Whoopi Goldberg claimed Monday that former President Joe Biden would have immediately disclosed his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis if he were still in office. Her remarks aired on “The View,” following Biden’s public confirmation of having an aggressive form of the disease that has spread to his bones.
A disturbing report from Colombian outlet Noticias Caracol has uncovered a growing trend in international arms smuggling, where U.S.-purchased firearms are shipped to Colombia hidden inside everyday electronics. These weapons are ending up in the hands of terrorist organizations like the FARC and ELN.
The socialist dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro is unlawfully detaining at least 31 foreign nationals under conditions of forced disappearance, according to a report from Infobae citing the Venezuelan non-governmental group Foro Penal and the CASLA Institute. These individuals are among 72 foreign political prisoners currently held by the regime, with 68 total prisoners reported missing inside the country’s opaque prison system.
Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, presenting the first American-born pontiff with a Chicago Bears jersey and a personal letter from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The pope, a Chicago native, responded with a smile and the words, “Good choice.”
An illegal alien accused of killing Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd failed to convince a judge to throw out the case. The defense argued that prosecutors improperly worked with federal immigration officials, allegedly violating Washington’s sanctuary state law.
Super Junior’s lead singer Leeteuk has come under fire after shouting “I love Trump!” during a concert in Los Angeles. The unexpected declaration, part of a string of pro-American remarks, ignited a wave of backlash from K-pop fans across the globe.
