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The lead Jun 9, 2026 31

The Dirty Little Secret About Illinois’s “Balanced” Budget

Illinois Democrats are celebrating another “balanced budget,” but critics argue the state’s growing pension debt, new taxes, and fiscal practices paint a far different picture.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Jun 8, 2026 122

Trump Cleaned a Pool. Liberals Lost Their Minds.

Trump’s rapid renovation of Washington’s Reflecting Pool has sparked outrage on the left while highlighting broader debates over government efficiency and public spaces.

Shane Harris

Jun 5, 2026 101

Liberal Cities Ditch “Racist” Tech That Helps Cops Catch Killers

As cities across America abandon gunshot detection technology amid claims of racial bias, critics argue the move undermines public safety and leaves vulnerable communities at greater risk.

Matt Lamb

Jun 4, 2026 19

DOJ Accuses Iranian-Californian Tech CEO of Supplying US Equipment to Iranian Military

Federal agents arrested a dual citizen for allegedly violating U.S. sanctions against Iran by supplying nuclear and military establishment with American equipment.

Misty Severi

Jun 4, 2026 78

Washington Democrats Prove No Tax Hike Is Ever Off the Table

Washington Democrats enacted a new tax on high-income households despite repeated voter opposition to income taxes, sparking legal and political battles over constitutional limits and taxpayer rights.

W. J. Lee

Jun 4, 2026 18

Another Major Victory in the Battle Against the Transgender Industrial Complex

A second detransitioner has secured a legal settlement after alleging therapists approved irreversible gender-transition surgery without adequate psychological evaluation or informed consent.

Matt Lamb

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