Illinois sports wagers decline after implementation of new tax
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state imposed a new tax on wagers. Sports Betting Alliance of Illinois spokesperson Maura Possley said five million fewer bets were placed in Illinois this September compared to September 2024. “It
November 15, 2025
Congress used government funding bill to ‘erase’ $3.4 trillion in deficits
(The Center Square) – Quietly tucked inside Republicans’ funding deal to end the government shutdown is a provision wiping the congressional Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) scorecard, effectively forgiving nearly $3.4 trillion in deficits. When Republicans passed their budget reconciliation bill in July, which included a permanent extension of the 2017 tax cuts, they broke
November 15, 2025
UC San Diego freshmen not prepared for college-level math, writing classes: Report
(The Center Square) – A new report by the University of California, San Diego found freshmen are nowhere near ready for college math and writing classes. The problem isn’t isolated to new students at the southernmost University of California campus, either. The report by the university’s Academic Senate Working Group on Admissions
November 15, 2025
‘The American Conservative’ Welcomes Harrison Berger as Correspondent
Berger joins TAC as an alumnus of Glenn Greenwald’s network. The post ‘The American Conservative’ Welcomes Harrison Berger as Correspondent appeared first on The American Conservative.
November 15, 2025
School district drops appeal of gender ideology ruling
(The Center Square) – The Encinitas Union School District withdrew its appeal of a ruling in a gender ideology lawsuit. Instead, the San Diego County district will comply with a lower federal court decision and notify parents and provide opt-outs for parents in gender ideology lessons and programs, according to district
November 15, 2025
Trump issues fresh pardons for Jan 6 defendants, including woman accused of threatening FBI on social media
President Donald Trump granted additional pardons to Jan. 6 defendants Suzanne Kaye and Daniel Wilson on cases expanding past the Capitol riot.
November 15, 2025
Attorneys urge Tennessee school to allow Christian clubs
(The Center Square) – First Liberty Institute sent a letter to a Tennessee school board, urging approval of a family’s request to start faith-based athletic clubs, after the principal placed the proposal on hold. A Tennessee dad, Josh Gibb, and his sons, students at Smith County Middle School and Carthage Elementary School,
November 15, 2025
Trump ends shutdown, faces backlash and makes surprise Epstein move amid chaotic week
President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the government shutdown and issued pardons for more than 70 people accused of seeking to overturn the 2020 election.
November 15, 2025
Bill Pulte has used a low-profile federal housing post to make waves, attacking the president’s foes, ousting ethics watchdogs and championing radical policies
Bill Pulte oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and has used that post to make waves, attacking Trump’s foes, ousting ethics watchdogs and making radical policy proposals.
November 15, 2025
Trump gives ex-ally Greene new nickname after dropped endorsement, says she betrayed ‘entire Republican Party’
President Donald Trump billed former ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a "traitor," accusing the congresswoman of betraying "the entire Republican Party."
November 15, 2025