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August 27, 2025

'Weapons of war': Dem lawmakers call for gun control after Minneapolis school shooting

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called for more to be done "to stop gun violence in America," while Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., demanded that lawmakers should pass "sensible gun control."

August 27, 2025

Agriculture is the answer to America’s junk food crisis

New CDC study shows majority of Americans consume ultra-processed foods as primary calorie source, prompting calls for agricultural solutions to health crisis.

August 27, 2025

Trump says 'incompetent' Illinois governor, 'no better' Chicago mayor should call him for help with crime

President Donald Trump continued feuding with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as Democratic leaders in Illinois push back against Trump's crime crackdown.

August 27, 2025

Democrats break GOP's supermajority in Iowa after flipping state Senate seat

Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch for an open state Senate seat, breaking the GOP's supermajority in the upper chamber.

August 27, 2025

Illinois man accused of drugging girlfriend with abortion pills to cause miscarriage

An Illinois man was arrested after he allegedly drugged his pregnant girlfriend with abortion-inducing pills, causing her to lose her baby through a miscarriage, according to police.

August 26, 2025

Sean Hannity: The Left wants no part of the effort to make our country safe and secure

Fox News host Sean Hannity tears into Democrats proving to be on the 'wrong side' of crime plaguing American cities on 'Hannity.'

August 26, 2025

Cincinnati police union unanimously votes no confidence in mayor Aftab Pureval amid viral beatdown fallout

Police union condemns Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval for a delay in responding to the viral July 26 and ordering charges against a White victim.

August 26, 2025

Illinois Democrat leaders blast Trump push to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and other state leaders strongly oppose President Donald Trump's proposal to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime.

August 26, 2025

Federal judge rejects Milwaukee judge's immunity claim in ICE obstruction case

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman denies immunity motion for Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing federal immigration enforcement in courthouse incident.

August 26, 2025

White House accuses Pritzker, Illinois Dems of whining while Chicago crime rages

President Donald Trump confirmed his willingness to send troops to Chicago amid his crime crackdown, while city officials cited a 33% reduction in homicides under Mayor Brandon Johnson.