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July 8, 2025

Federal case against Milwaukee judge accused of concealing illegal migrant should continue, judge recommends

The case against a Milwaukee County judge accused of shielding an illegal migrant from deportation officers will go ahead as planned, a federal magistrate judge recommended on Monday.

July 7, 2025

Chicago's bloody July Fourth weekend leaves 55 shot, 6 dead: report

Chicago's Fourth of July weekend reportedly marred by violence with over 50 shootings, six fatalities, and multiple mass incidents across South Side, West Side and Lake View area.

July 7, 2025

Court shuts down redistricting fight in key swing state — here’s what it means

Wisconsin redistricting battle ends as state Supreme Court declines Democratic lawsuits, potentially helping Republicans defend their fragile House majority in upcoming elections

July 5, 2025

Amateur baseball player makes ingenious play to avoid potential double play

Duluth Huskies third baseman Ethan Surowiec flashed his baseball IQ during the team's win over the La Crosse Loggers on Tuesday with a heads-up baserunning play.

July 5, 2025

Indianapolis mass shooting leaves 2 dead, several others wounded

At least seven people were shot, including two people who died, early Saturday morning in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to police.

July 4, 2025

Trump touts 'very popular' domestic policy bill ahead of White House signing

President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill passes Congress with tax cuts, immigration measures, and Medicaid restructuring, despite polls showing most Americans oppose the package.

July 3, 2025

Trump touts promises kept at America250 kickoff event at Iowa State Fairgrounds

President Donald Trump touted "promise[s] kept" while delivering a patriotic speech in Iowa, kicking off America's yearlong celebration of its 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.

July 3, 2025

Illinois' population is aging 'faster' than the rest of the country, editorial warns

Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates as threats to the state's economic future.

July 3, 2025

Scoop: Ramaswamy pledges to spend at least $30M of his money in Ohio's race for governor

Trump-backed former presidential candidate and multi-millionaire Vivek Ramaswamy pledged to spend at least $30 million of his own money in his Republican campaign for Ohio governor.

July 3, 2025

Accused Minnesota lawmaker slayer asks for special accommodations during court appearance

Vance Boelter, accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers while impersonating police, appeared in court requesting special jail accommodations after waiving preliminary hearings.