White House budget director nominee Vought advances despite Democratic protest
The Senate Budget Committee on Thursday advanced Russell Vought’s nomination as Office of Management and Budget director, ...
White House rescinded funding memo after GOP senators ‘hit the ceiling’
The White House budget office rescinded a memo ordering a broad freeze on federal grants and loans after Republican senators ...
Journal Gazette and Times Courier2d
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for Illinois?
Illinois lawmakers are unpacking the implications of President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans, while the ...
Central Illinois Proud2d
Trump’s decision to ‘pause’ federal grants, funding receives a mixed verdict
Reaction to the news that the White House has paused federal funding grants for a “review” fell largely along party lines.
Republicans back tax cuts
Many Americans are receiving their W2 forms, as tax season is approaching. Republican members of Congress warn, at this time ...
Lawmakers debate extending tax cuts as expiration date nears
Many Americans are receiving their W2 forms, as tax season is approaching. Republican members of Congress warn, at this time ...
The Pantagraph3d
What 2 Central Illinois Congress members agree, disagree on after Trump's first week
Reflecting the nation's deeply divided political climate, two Central Illinois members of Congress offered wildly divergent ...