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Chicago schools remain open on May 1 while permitting optional civic engagement trips.

Chicago Teachers Union allocates $3.1M for political efforts in 2026

Chicago Schools Designate May 1 as ‘Civil Action Day’ Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have announced that May 1 will be observed as a “civil action day,” even with regular classes ongoing. Recently, the CTU pushed for May 1, recognized globally as May Day or International Workers’ Day, to be […]

Tom Watson criticizes the PGA Tour for permitting Koepka’s comeback from LIV Golf

Tom Watson criticizes the PGA Tour for permitting Koepka's comeback from LIV Golf

Tom Watson Criticizes PGA Tour’s Handling of Brooks Koepka’s Return Legendary golfer Tom Watson has shared his thoughts on the new PGA Tour program that allowed Brooks Koepka to make his return. Koepka, a three-time PGA Championship winner, had left LIV Golf in December 2025, despite having nearly a year remaining on his contract with […]

Hegseth approves memo permitting requests to bring personal firearms to bases

Hegseth approves memo permitting requests to bring personal firearms to bases

Changes to Army Base Security Policy Amid rising concerns about potential threats to U.S. military installations, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Thursday that introduces significant changes to base security policies. These changes will permit service members to apply for permits to carry personal firearms for their self-defense. In a social media post, […]

Court Dismisses IRS Deal Permitting Churches to Support Candidates

Court Dismisses IRS Deal Permitting Churches to Support Candidates

A federal judge has turned down President Donald Trump’s agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that would let churches endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker, appointed by Trump, stated he doesn’t have the authority to approve the settlements involving the IRS, two Texas churches, and the […]

Regulatory body addresses gap permitting unqualified individuals to obtain commercial truck licenses.

Regulatory body addresses gap permitting unqualified individuals to obtain commercial truck licenses.

DOT Closes Loophole on Undocumented Truck Drivers The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that it has closed a significant loophole that previously allowed undocumented drivers, including immigrants without legal status, to operate commercial trucks. This decision followed several fatal accidents involving these drivers last year. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy stated, […]

Italy Passes Law Permitting ‘Naval Blockades’ on Migrant Boats

Italy Passes Law Permitting 'Naval Blockades' on Migrant Boats

On Wednesday, the government led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni approved a bill aimed at reducing illegal immigration, which includes the authority to establish a naval blockade on migrant ships. This legislation came shortly after the European Parliament passed a series of bills that align with EU asylum regulations, permitting member states to reject […]

New report highlights gap permitting billions in foreign money to enter US politics

New report highlights gap permitting billions in foreign money to enter US politics

Foreign Influence in U.S. Nonprofits A significant report was released on Tuesday ahead of a House Ways and Means Committee hearing that aims to expose foreign entities transferring substantial funds to U.S. nonprofit organizations. The hearing, titled “Foreign Influence in U.S. Nonprofits: Revealing the Threats from Beijing and Beyond,” is set to commence around 10 […]

Trump Administration Reports Minnesota to DOJ for Permitting Men in Women’s Sports

Trump Administration Reports Minnesota to DOJ for Permitting Men in Women's Sports

On Monday, the Trump administration revealed that Minnesota has filed a lawsuit with the Department of Justice (DOJ), aiming to mandate the participation of transgender men in sports and spaces designated for women. The Department of Education (ED) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) indicated that the […]