FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
CBS2
— DD: What happened to your mentors? My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor because he promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor because he arranged for my transfer from IRS in 1980 and was finally able to assign me to audits of IRS and promote me in 1986.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/former-marine-arlo-hotel-chicago-manager-kierra-moore/
FOX32
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight efforts to stop voter fraud.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/durbin-warns-voter-eligibility-bill-could-block-millions-from-voting
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote antisemitism and then blame it on Republicans.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-zqrunzj5dajvxekk
WTTW
— Chicago Teachers Union Officials Pass Resolution Pushing for May 1 Day of ‘No School, No Work.’ DD: To send your child to a Chicago public school is to make your child a Democrat protester.
https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/12/chicago-teachers-union-officials-pass-resolution-pushing-may-1-day-no-school-no-work
DAILY HERALD
— Facing a $12.4 million projected budget deficit in the coming school year, Naperville Unit District 203 this week notified teachers of pending staff reductions. The school board is expected to vote on the honorable dismissal of 38 educators at Monday’s meeting. The district notified those teachers of their pending dismissal this week. DD: The Democrats who ran GAO used Gingrich budget cuts to get rid of their employees like me who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or nonveteran. They forced me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997 and gave my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate who had less work experience than I had, had less education than I had, had one professional certification while I had six, and had no professional license like the one I had.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260313/education/naperville-203-notifies-teachers-of-honorable-dismissals/
— The Milton Township Highway Department has a proposed levy on the March 17, 2026 ballot for a 3.5%, $2.2 million levy for the purposes of constructing an additional building for truck storage. That would include new offices, a lunchroom and conference room. Highway commission management have stated that the existing truck storage building will remain to be used for “dry storage.” The other two existing buildings that house equipment maintenance, offices and storage are in good condition. The Highway Department has spent over $24,000 for flyers promoting this tax increase and made presentations saying that this tax increase is only for two years. This is absolutely false as the proposition on the ballot as written is for a permanent tax increase. In addition, the proposed cost of this project has no detailed scope of work, no cost basis due to no engineering or architectural drawings, no bids, no site assessment for stormwater mitigation and no construction schedule. You could not get a loan from a bank for a commercial building without providing this information. Why should the tax payers as the “bank” deserve anything less? The highway department has estimated the cost of this project by a simple ratio size comparison to a proposed but never built storage building that DuPage County was considering building in 2022. Cost of construction has increased in four years due to inflation and cost of material and labor. I strongly encourage the taxpayers to vote “no” on this proposed tax increase.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260313/letters-to-the-editor/the-milton-township-highway-department-has-a-proposed-levy-on-the-march-17-2026-ballot-for-a-3-5/
NPR ILLINOIS
— Who will win the U.S. Senate primaries in Illinois?
https://www.nprillinois.org/2026-03-13/who-will-win-the-u-s-senate-primaries-in-illinois-lets-look-at-the-data
ELMHURST PATCH
— DuPage Sheriff Hopefuls Clash Over Crash. The undersheriff defends his handling of the crash. His rival questions why the undersheriff referred the police to his lawyer.
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/dupage-sheriff-hopefuls-clash-over-crash
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/03/13/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-486/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice. DD: Far too many contested primary races turn negative.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/only-1-in-6-primary-races-offer-voters-choice/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Has the Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate Race Gone Gutter?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2026/03/economos-has-the-illinois-democratic-u-s-senate-race-gone-gutter.html
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Media criticism of Iran war sounds like a wish for U.S. failure
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/12/media-criticism-iran-war-sounds-like-wish-us-failure/
— Why schools still desperately need conservative student groups. It’s critical that young people get more than the leftist viewpoint.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/12/schools-still-desperately-need-conservative-student-groups/
NEW YORK POST
— Trump is obliterating Obama’s Iran-appeasement plan — to America’s benefit
https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/opinion/trump-is-obliterating-obamas-iran-appeasement-plan-to-americas-benefit/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
BLOOMBERG LAW
— Guns Owners Challenge Illinois Law Restricting Concealed Carry
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/guns-owners-challenge-illinois-law-restricting-concealed-carry
ACLU
— DD: To get more votes from non-Whites, Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites, and especially Whites who are conservative, Republican, American, male, older, married, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/white-supremacist-violence-rise-expanding-fbis?rel=outbound
Tag: union
March 5, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem. President Donald Trump says Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/trump-says-markwayne-mullin-will-replace-kristi-noem-dhs-secretary/18680931/
— Gary student Araceli Cuevas awarded $9M in scholarships, accepted at 126 colleges. DD: Did you get any scholarships? I did not. My critics/opponents have always stressed that along with my ACT score being only 24 and my only just barely making it into the upper 20% of my class.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/araceli-cuevas-gary-lighthouse-college-preparatory-campus-indiana-awarded-9m-scholarships-accepted-126-colleges/18681051/
NBC5
— Here’s how the SAVE Act could radically change voting in Illinois. The act is being mulled by the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/heres-how-the-save-act-could-radically-change-voting-in-illinois/3903777/
— Who is Sen. Markwayne Mullin? What to know after Trump fires Kristi Noem. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/who-is-sen-markwayne-mullin-what-to-know-after-trump-fires-kristi-noem/3903651/
— Who’s on your ballot in Illinois’ primary election? Use this sample ballot tool. DD: I hand-delivered a copy of the sample ballot for my precinct to the 400 residences in my precinct that have at least one registered Republican or NA voter.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/whos-on-your-ballot-in-illinois-primary-election-use-this-sample-ballot-tool/3903802/
— Duckworth: Veterans’ concerns over mental health care limits ‘deeply troubling.’ VA denies it is limiting veterans’ mental health care services; vets and VA psychologists say it’s happening.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/duckworth-veterans-concerns-over-mental-health-care-limits-deeply-troubling/3903821/
WGN9
— DD: Democrat leaders continue to treat Pat Brady like he is still the chairman of the Republican Party.
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/wgn-the-point-politics-chicago-illinois/darren-bailey-leads-4-way-gop-race-for-governor/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Don’t let the door hit you on the way out’: Illinois officials cheer Kristi Noem’s ouster at Homeland Security
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/05/trump-replacing-kristi-noem/
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County undersheriff Eddie Moore put on leave
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260305/news/dupage-county-undersheriff-put-on-leave/
FOX32
— From “Good riddance” to “She gone!”, Illinois politicians responded with blunt and biting remarks after President Donald Trump announced the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dont-let-door-hit-you-illinois-politicians-react-after-trump-ousts-noem
ELMHURST PATCH
— DuPage County’s top prosecutor Robert Berlin said Thursday that he was rescinding his endorsement of Undersheriff Eddie Moore in the sheriff’s race.
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/dupage-states-attorney-rescinds-sheriff-endorsement
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/03/05/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-481/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Illinois boosts universities losing students, punishes gainers
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-boosts-universities-losing-students-punishes-gainers/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats embrace antisemitism to win elections. The party is becoming a pawn of our enemies.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/mar/5/democrats-embrace-antisemitism-win-elections/
DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump Says Kristi Noem Is Out as DHS Secretary
https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/03/05/breaking-trump-says-kristi-noem-is-out-as-dhs-secretary/
— How the Trump Admin Is Reversing the Demonization of American History on the 250th Anniversary. Little-Known Agency That Funded CRT and DEI Under Biden Now Celebrates America Under Trump.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/03/05/un-woke-how-trump-admin-is-reversing-demonization-american-history-250th-anniversary/amp/
NEWSMAX
— 97% Support Trump Deporting Criminal Illegals
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/georgementz/trump-illegal-alien/2026/03/05/id/1248475/
TOWNHALL
— Mamdani Pledges Universal Child Care Services to Illegal Immigrants
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/03/05/zohran-mamdani-pledges-to-provide-free-child-care-to-illegals-immigrants-n2672369
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
CBS NEWS
— Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/decision-to-remove-kristi-noem-dhs-secretary/
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
— What being fired ‘for cause’ means. DD: To be forced to retire and resign like I was, is to be fired. If you are fired, your critics/opponents will hint/imply/argue/shout that you were properly fired “for cause.” My critics/opponents have always done that. I should write about the real reasons why a) my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997, why my Firestone Store boss fired me when I was 22 in 1971, and why my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me to resign when I was 20 on 1969.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/08/what-being-fired-for-cause-means/
Febuary 28, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— US-Israel attack on Iran: Illinois leaders react, demonstrations held downtown Chicago. Strikes celebrated by many in Chicago’s Iranian community, demonstrators against US troops on ground.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-israel-attack-iran-illinois-leaders-react-demonstration-held-downtown-chicago-president-trump-says-irans-leader-is-dead/18662172/
NBC5
— Dozens gather in downtown Chicago for protest after U.S., Israel strike on Iran. “They rejected every opportunity to renounce their nuclear ambitions, and we can’t take it anymore,” Trump said after the attack.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dozens-gather-in-downtown-chicago-for-protest-after-u-s-israel-strike-on-iran/3901470/
FOX32
— Illinois elected leaders blast Trump’s military strikes in Iran: ‘No justification’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-elected-leaders-blast-trumps-military-strikes-iran-no-justification
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Leading Illinois Democrats denounce President Donald Trump’s military strikes in Iran
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/28/illinois-democrats-pritzker-iran-trump/
DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Tracy for Republicans in U.S. Senate race
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260228/endorsements/endorsement-tracy-for-republicans-in-u-s-senate-race/
STATELINE
— Illinois Department of Labor analyzes wage gaps based on race and gender. DD: If IDL analyzed such gaps for federal employees, it would find that for federal employees who have similar education, work experience, professional certifications, and professional licenses, those who are minority and/or female are paid more than federal employees who are White and/or male.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/a-supreme-court-case-over-whether-marijuana-users-can-own-guns-is-creating-unusual-alliances/article_90ee8794-aca8-5782-8ec4-bac0157895c1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROHKZ2llfM
CHAMPAIGN/URBANS NEWS GAZETTE & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances. DD: I side with Trump. I led the successful effort to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton in 2019.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/a-supreme-court-case-over-whether-marijuana-users-can-own-guns-is-creating-unusual-alliances/article_90ee8794-aca8-5782-8ec4-bac0157895c1.html
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-a-supreme-court-case-over-whether-marijuana-users-can-own-guns-is-creating-unusual-alliances/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Republican Trump administration will be defending a firearm restriction, with backing from gun-control groups typically more aligned with Democrats. On the other side is a pairing of the National Rifle Association and the American Civil Liberties Union.)
WGLT
— Duckworth calls Iran strikes ‘illegal’ as LaHood points to ‘direct consequence of Iran’s actions’
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-02-28/duckworth-calls-iran-strikes-illegal-as-lahood-points-to-direct-consequence-of-irans-actions
INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE
— Indiana keeps bucking marijuana legalization, tightening related laws instead. DD: I led the successful effort to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton in 2019.
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/02/indiana-keeps-bucking-marijuana-legalization-tightening-related-laws-instead/
ILLINOIS TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use the Republican Party’s BIG TENT policy to destroy the Republican Party. Far too many Republican organizations and candidates seek, accept, and/or give money to/from organizations and candidates that reject some, many, most, if not virtually all the planks in the Republican Party platform. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. I should write about the aforesaid organizations and candidates. I would focus on those that have sought/accepted/given the most aforesaid money and that have made it the most clear that they reject the personal responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, anti-vice, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on the aforesaid that have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. since 2000.
https://www.illinoistimes.com/news/illinois-republicans-need-diversity-of-views-a-bigger-tent-20101601/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
NEW YORK POST
— Democrats rage over Trump’s ‘illegal’ war in Iran, demand Congress return to Washington for ‘immediate’ vote
https://nypost.com/2026/02/28/us-news/trumps-iran-attack-sets-off-furious-debate-in-congress-on-whether-war-is-necessary-or-illegal/
— Black voters should reject Newsom’s ‘I’m as dumb as you’ shtick
https://nypost.com/2026/02/27/opinion/black-voters-should-reject-newsoms-act/
WESTERN JOURNAL
— Black Republican Nukes Liberal for Implying the SAVE Act Targets Minorities: We’re ‘Educated Enough’ to Get an ID
https://www.westernjournal.com/black-republican-nukes-liberal-implying-save-act-targets-minorities-educated-enough-get/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s Attack on Iran Is Reckless
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/opinion/iran-attack-trump-war.html
— Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/poll-americans-support-iran-attack.html
— Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran Opens New Fissures in Midterms. Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/us/politics/trump-iran-attack-midterms.html
— Legalizing Marijuana Is a Big Mistake. DD: I led the successful effort to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton in 2019.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/opinion/marijuana-legalization-disaster.html
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Enforces His Red Line on Iran. His war aims suggest a long campaign that could topple the regime.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-enforces-his-red-line-on-iran-a2ad85ab?mod=opinion_lead_pos1
AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL
— DD: Democrat leaders reject America’s immigration laws, that is, Democrat leaders reject America.
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/did-my-family-really-come-legally-todays-immigration-laws-created-a-new-reality/
February 25, 2025 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Trump’s State of the Union address sparks debate over SAVE Act voting proposal. Illinois GOP says there is widespread support, League of Women Voters says law could disenfranchise millions of Illinois voters.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trumps-state-union-address-sparks-debate-save-act-voting-proposal-voter-id-election-rules/18650683/
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trump-speech-today-fact-checking-state-union-sotu-2026-address/18646901/
NBC5
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/state-of-the-union-fact-check-what-president-trump-said-during-the-address/3899928/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As primary looms, Illinois Republican governor candidates say they oppose abortion-is-murder bill
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/illinois-gop-candidates-oppose-aborton-murder/
CHICAGIO SUN-TIMES
— In fiery meeting, Rep. Delia Ramirez issues demands, reminds DHS head Noem of plans to pursue her impeachment. Ramirez came equipped with specific requests, including barring federal agents from churches, schools and hospitals — and revoking a controversial policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/02/25/rep-delia-ramirez-homeland-security-secretary-kristi-noem-meeting-dhs-actions-impeachment-plans
— DD: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump. How successful have they been in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/25/trumps-state-union-low-approval-immigration-economy-s-e-cupp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/25/state-union-speech-trumps-lies-immigrants-america-chicago-natalie-moore
DAILY HERALD
— Who’s the real Republican? And does Trump make mistakes? Gov hopefuls debate (sans Bailey)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/illinois-state-politics/whos-the-real-republican-and-does-trump-make-mistakes-gov-hopefuls-debate-sans-bailey/
— Edmond (Eddie) Moore: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Sheriff
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/local-politics/edmond-eddie-moore-2026-candidate-for-dupage-county-sheriff/
— Sean T. Noonan: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Sheriff
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/local-politics/sean-t-noonan-2026-candidate-for-dupage-county-sheriff/
— Gary Vician: 2026 candidate for 14th Congressional District
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/us-congress-politics/gary-vician-2026-candidate-for-14th-congressional-district/
— GOP candidate deletes video of fake Trump endorsement
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/us-congress-politics/gop-candidate-deletes-video-of-trump-that-white-house-calls-fake/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Asked this week to comment, Kim said he didn’t know about the video until the Daily Herald asked about it. Kim said five people manage his social media accounts and that he rarely posts messages. On Wednesday, campaign manager Karolyn Radulovich said Kim requested his team remove the clip. “Charlie likes to be positive about our campaign, and he does not wish to deceive voters nor be negative,” Radulovich said in an email. The video was created using a stock video template through an online editing service, Radulovich said. The goal was to promote Kim’s campaign “and make people smile,” she said, not to make people believe Trump had endorsed Kim.)
WGN RADIO
–DD: Democrat leaders want Pat Brady to lead the Illinois Republican Party.
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/pat-brady-reviewing-the-state-of-the-union/
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/danvilles-first-cannabis-consumption-lounge-opens/article_36f1f02a-7e82-4dde-bdd9-6f5882e0a62d.html
DAILY ILLINI
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote foreign languages.
https://dailyillini.com/life_and_culture-stories/culture-diversity/2026/02/24/arabic-program/
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/republican-candidates-for-governor-minus-bailey-try-to-distance-themselves/
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/25/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-475/
— Dabrowski pledges to issue emergency order with the goal of killing SAFE-T Act, TRUST Act and ‘unite everybody who wants to take on the legislature’
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/25/dabrowski-pledges-to-issue-emergency-order-with-the-goal-of-killing-safe-t-act-trust-act-and-unite-everybody-who-wants-to-take-on-the-legislature/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump endorses slate of Indiana Republicans running against anti-redistricting state senators
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4471964/trump-endorses-indiana-republicans-primary-redistricting-state-senate/
BREITBART
— CNN Poll: 64% of SOTU Viewers Say Trump’s Policies Move U.S. in Right Direction
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/25/watch-trump-won-over-cnn-viewers-contradicting-networks-own-abby-phillips-post-speech-grading/
— Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) says President Donald Trump’s asking lawmakers to stand for American citizens over illegal aliens was “thinly veiled racist language.”
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/25/democrat-congresswoman-trump-asking-lawmakers-stand-americans-over-illegals-was-racist/
CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois racial wealth gap among largest in country
https://www.fwbusiness.com/news/national/article_584e4cde-63cb-58bb-a59e-3b6c57964eed.html
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Mamdani, AOC Offer Taxpayer-Funded Child Care to Illegal Immigrants in Spanish-Language Video
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/mamdani-aoc-offer-taxpayer-funded-child-care-to-illegal-immigrants-in-spanish-language-video/
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE
— Illinois launches new fund to pay for more abortions
https://nrlc.org/nrlnewstoday/2026/02/illinois-launches-new-fund-to-pay-for-more-abortions/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
NBC NEWS
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/state-of-union-fact-check-trump-speech-2026-rcna259900
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-lays-into-congress-members-over-inflation-you-caused-that-problem-258243653574
NEW YORK TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/25/us/fact-check-state-of-the-union-trump
WASHINGTON POST
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/25/trump-democrats-you-caused-that-problem/
NPR
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5716277/trump-state-union-fact-check
February 23, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— How to watch Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address and what to know. The address will be Trump’s first State of the Union during his second term.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/2026-state-union-how-watch-pres-donald-trumps-address-what-know/18640790/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ABC News will air the State of the Union live at 9 p.m. EST, ABC News Live will stream special coverage starting at 7 p.m. EST and ABC News Digital will have a live blog with up-to-the-minute updates, key takeaways of the address and analysis.)
— DD: Democrat leaders say how Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
https://abc7chicago.com/post/how-trump-will-use-state-union-address-sell-skeptical-midterm-voters-plans/18638547/
NBC5
— When is President Trump’s State of the Union address? Time, how to watch and more. Planning to watch Tuesday’s State of the Union? Here’s the scheduled time, details on planned boycotts and more.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/president-trump/when-is-president-trumps-state-of-the-union-address-time-how-to-watch-and-more/3898899/
— Illinois lawmakers plan to boycott Trump’s State of the Union address
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-lawmakers-plan-to-boycott-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/3898881/
CBS2
— Casten, Ramirez, Schakowsky boycotting Trump’s State of the Union address
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sean-casten-delia-ramirez-jan-schakowsky-state-of-the-union-boycott-president-donald-trump/
— Why some Democratic congresswomen will wear white to Trump’s State of the Union
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-state-of-the-union-democrats-wearing-white/
— U.S. women’s hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-womens-hockey-team-declines-state-of-the-union-invitation/
— “Abolish ICE” among six winners of Chicago snow plow naming contest
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/abolish-ice-wins-snow-plow-naming-contest/
— ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving “defective” training. DD: In 1971, the first 6 months that I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer was classroom training. IRS provided me with lots of training while I worked for it 1971-1980. GAO provided me with lots of classroom training while I worked for it 1980-1997.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-whistleblower-new-recruits-receiving-defective-training/
FOX32
— Chicago-area members of Congress to boycott Trump’s State of the Union speech
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-members-of-congress-boycott-trump-speech
WTTW
— DD: Responses to an Illinois Education Association survey indicate that the majority of respondents are anti-Trump and anti-those who share his demographics. Trump is American, Republican, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/23/illinois-residents-oppose-ice-activity-schools-support-pay-raises-educators-new-teachers
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DD: Responses to an Illinois Education Association survey indicate that the majority of respondents are anti-Trump and anti-those who share his demographics. Trump is American, Republican, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/poll-shows-illinoisans-oppose-ice-near-schools/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Durbin to bring original Dreamer to Trump’s State of the Union speech, as several Illinois Dems boycott it. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, along with U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley, Sean Casten, Delia Ramirez, Jan Schakowsky and Eric Sorensen, say they won’t attend the annual address, with Duckworth calling it “another campaign rally full of lies.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2026/02/23/dick-durbin-original-dreamer-guest-president-donald-trumps-state-of-the-union-speech-illinois-democrats-boycott
— Familiar foes line up in Republican primary for chance against Gov. JB Pritzker. Darren Bailey is eyeing a second round with Pritzker, while Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick each have their own history with the Democratic governor.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/02/23/illinois-republican-primary-governor-candidates-preview-bailey-dabrowski-heidner-mendrick
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s largest employers 2026: Government tops list. DD: I worked for GAO in Chicago 1980-1997, for IRS in Chicago, Joliet, and Harvey 1971-1980, and for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/data-center/chicagos-largest-employers-2026-government-tops-list
PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen says he will skip Trump’s State of Union address
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/23/eric-sorensen-of-illinois-says-he-will-skip-trump-state-of-the-union/88829828007/
CHICAGO READER
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://chicagoreader.com/?mc_cid=93c2310c71&mc_eid=c968c7978e
COD COURIER
— DD: Democrat leaders promote Bad Bunny
https://codcourier.org/bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-sparks-pride-and-conversation-on-campus/
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/23/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-473/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Bailey Points to Illinois Truck Driver Licensing Scandal
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/21/bailey-points-to-illinois-truck-driver-licensing-scandal/
— Keicher’s Pitch for Nuclear Energy
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/22/17194/
— Where Company Headquarters Are Moving From and To
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/22/where-company-headquarters-are-moving-from-and-to/
— Illinois Municipal League Attacks Pritzker’s Push to Put Housing Under State Control
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/22/illinois-municipal-league-attacks-pritzkers-push-to-put-housing-under-state-control/
— Feds to Penalize Illinois for Bad Management
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/22/feds-to-penalize-illinois-for-bad-management/
— Questionnaires from Two GOP U.S. Senate Candidates: R. Cary Capparelli and Don Tracy
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/22/questionnaires-from-two-gop-u-s-senate-candidates-r-cary-capparelli-and-don-tracy/
— Juliana Stratton’s F-Bomb-Laden TV Commercial Not Mentioned in USA Today’s Article on Coarse Political Language
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=17233&action=edit
— Ness Relates Supreme Court Decision to Illinois Constituents
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/17298/
— Senate Democratic Party Newsletter Says Budget Will Have Bi-Partisan Conservations
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/senate-democratic-party-newsletter-says-budget-will-have-bi-partisan-conservations/
— Sosnowski introduces Bill to Base Assessed Valuation on Original Purchase Price
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/sosnowski-introduces-bill-to-base-assessed-valuation-on-original-purchase-price/
— 9th District Democrat Mike Simmons Goes After Laura Fine
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/9th-district-democrat-mike-simmons-goes-after-laura-fine/
— In 9th District Leading Candidate Daniel Biss Attacked by Super PAC Supporting Laura Fine
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/in-9th-district-leading-candidate-daniel-biss-attacked-by-super-pac-supporting-laura-fine/
— Stratton Hit with Negative TV Ad by Raja
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/stratton-hit-with-negative-tv-ad-by-raja/
— Bill Foster Invites McHenry County College Board Chair Suzanne Hoban to State of the Union Speech
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/bill-foster-invites-mchenry-county-college-board-chair-suzanne-hoban-to-state-of-the-union-speech/
— Pritzker Has Fun with Trump over U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/pritzker-has-fun-with-trump-over-u-s-supreme-court-tariff-decision/
— DeVore v. Mendrick
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/02/23/devore-v-mendrick/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— ICE whistleblower testifies about ‘secretive orders,’ curtailed officer training program. DD: In 1971, the first 6 months that I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer was classroom training. IRS provided me with lots of training while I worked for it 1971-1980. GAO provided me with lots of classroom training while I worked for it 1980-1997.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/23/ryan-schwank-ice-whistleblower-testifies-secretive-orders-cuts/
— Trump seeks reset on economy in State of the Union address
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/23/trump-seeks-reset-economy-state-union-address/
NEW YORK POST
— Dozens of Dems plan to skip Trump’s State of the Union as party can’t decide on rival programming
https://nypost.com/2026/02/23/us-news/dozens-of-dems-plan-to-skip-president-trumps-state-of-the-union-as-party-splits-on-how-to-protest/
CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois ranks near bottom in social mobility. DD: Notwithstanding that, back in the good old days, while neither of my parents attended college, while my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, and while my mother never attended high school, I was able to work my way through college and earn three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license.
https://www.aol.com/news/illinois-ranks-near-bottom-social-160000632.html
DAILY WIRE
— Trump Torches ‘Sick’ Democrats Who Ignore Americans Murdered By Illegal Immigrants. “There’s something wrong with them.”
https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-torches-sick-democrats-who-ignore-americans-murdered-by-illegal-immigrants
FEDERALIST
— Woke School ‘Segregated’ Middle Schoolers By Race Without Parents’ Knowledge. DD: Democrats used to promote integration. Now they promote segregation to consolidate minority power. How soon will they segregate LGBTQers?
https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/23/report-woke-school-segregated-middle-schoolers-by-race-without-parents-knowledge/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
NEWSWEEK
— Democrats Introduce F*** ICE Act. DD: Democrats ever-increasingly put citizens of foreign countries ahead of citizens of America.
https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-introduce-f-ice-act-11566450
USA TODAY
— DD: Democrat leaders have always used Black History Month against Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/02/23/black-history-month-dei-crt-education-america/88742245007/
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
— DD: Affirmative Action (AA) and DEI are race and gender based preference giving, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, national origin discrimination, and even worse things. Democrats and RINOs use AA and DEI to destroy Republicans who are White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://hbr.org/2026/02/the-upside-of-opening-up-dei-programs-to-everyone
GAO
— Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act: Actions Needed to Ensure People with Disabilities Can Access DOL Job Programs. DD: While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997, they assigned me to supervise all their disabled employees.
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107473
ATLANTIC
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly call Republicans Nazis. To call someone a Nazi in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. For their self-defense, Republicans should buy more and more and more firearms and ammunition. America declared war on Nazis in the 1940s. Democrats have declared war on Republicans today.
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/republican-party-nazi-problem/686055/
February 3, 2026 Evening Edition
WHITE HOUSE
— NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH, 2026 DD: My Black Democrat GAO subordinate who my Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with led the office’s Black History Month events.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/02/national-black-history-month-2026/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Suspect charged in mother’s ‘execution-style’ killing at Momence bar she owned: sheriff. The sheriff’s office said Courtney Drysdale complied when Julius Burkes Jr. demanded money, but he still shot her.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/kankakee-sheriffs-office-released-images-person-interest-homicide-momence-bar-owner-courtney-drysdale/18534545/
— Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home
https://abc7chicago.com/post/jill-bidens-first-husband-charged-killing-wife-domestic-dispute-delaware-home/18535620/
— Chicago’s DuSable museum has special schedule for Black History Month. DD: My Black Democrat GAO subordinate who my Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with led the office’s Black History Month events.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/dusable-black-history-museum-education-center-chicagos-hyde-park-has-special-schedule-2026-month/18537199/
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Good and Pretti to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/minneapolis-ice-shooting-live-updates-county-medical-examiner-lists-alex-prettis-death-homicide/18528885/
NBC5
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Marimar Martinez to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/marimar-martinez-testifies-on-capitol-hill-after-being-shot-by-immigration-agents/3886052/
CBS2
— Suspect in custody for fatal shooting of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/owner-of-bar-near-momence-illinois-shot-killed-robbery/
— Judge restricts federal agents from using tear gas, projectile munitions at Portland immigration protests
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-restricts-federal-agents-use-tear-gas-projectile-munitions-portland-immigration-protests/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Turning Point USA plans Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny with Kid Rock
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/tpusa-super-bowl-turning-point-usa-kid-rock-bad-bunny/
— East Aurora students walk out from class Tuesday to protest against ICE. DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Good and Pretti to get students to do their bidding. What policy does your school district have on student walkouts?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/east-aurora-students-ice-walkout/
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Marimar Martinez to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/03/border-patrol-bodycam-video-marimar-martinez/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Marimar Martinez to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/02/03/marimar-martinez-goes-to-washington-wants-trump-officials-to-admit-not-a-domestic-terrorist
— Mayor Johnson defends executive order aimed at holding ICE accountable for alleged abuses
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/02/03/mayor-brandon-johnson-executive-order-accountability-ice-agents-operation-midway-blitz-states-attorney-eileen-oneill-burke
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use their protesters to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/03/ice-deportation-campaign-facial-recognition-global-entry-cards-protesters-punishment
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Blacks to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/03/black-history-month-democracy-civil-voting-rights-politics-ben-jealous
DAILY HERALD
— Voting by mail? Don’t wait until the last minute
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260203/news/voting-by-mail-dont-wait-until-the-last-minute/
— GOP state House candidate says he’s not a Holocaust denier
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260203/news/lapinski-denies-holding-holocaust-denying-views/
— Republican candidate for 8th Congressional District hammers opponents over their religious beliefs
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260203/us-congress-politics/republican-candidate-for-8th-congressional-district-hammers-opponents-over-their-religious-beliefs/
— League hosts forum for Republican primary hopefuls for 11th Congressional District
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260203/submitted-content/league-hosts-forum-for-republican-primary-hopefuls-for-11th-congressional-district/
STATELINE
— Teachers union urges delay of Turning Point USA assembly at Genoa High School
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/teachers-union-urges-delay-of-turning-point-usa-assembly-at-genoa-high-school/
SHAW LOCAL
— Your guide to the March 2026 primary in DuPage County
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/2026/02/03/your-guide-to-the-march-2026-primary-in-dupage-county/
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Durbin, LaHood to kick off ‘Democracy Dialogues’ series at Illinois State
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/article_d571a098-c50d-4c06-bc87-42504b75e530.html
WSJD
— New “Still a DUI” Campaign Targets Rising Misconceptions on Cannabis-Impaired Driving Among Youth
https://wsjd.fm/new-blog-1/2026/2/3/new-still-a-dui-campaign-targets-rising-misconceptions-on-cannabis-impaired-driving-among-youth
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
— WIU Celebrates Black History Month with a Month-Long Series of Events. DD: My Black Democrat GAO subordinate who my Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with led the office’s Black History Month events.
https://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=21127
CAPITOL CITY NOW
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government.
https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-child-care-funding-freeze-could-worsen-shortage-in-illinois-providers-say/
CHICAGO TREACHERS UNION
— Our union stands with the people of Minnesota, #ICEOutNow
https://www.ctulocal1.org/posts/ctu-stands-with-mn-iceoutnow/
DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION DIVISION
— Due to unresolved candidate objections currently pending before the Appellate Court, early voting and vote-by-mail in DuPage County is expected to begin early next week. The commencement date will be updated on the County Clerk’s website upon receipt of the court rulings and finalization of the ballot.
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/county_clerk/
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/03/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-461/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— GOP candidates for Illinois governor challenge Pritzker on state finances
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_17ea3557-8c1f-4186-bc7e-f79ad6f3a165.html
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Pritzker’s Ever-Growing Passion. When it comes to abortion, Governor J.B. Pritzker has only one goal: expand. In Illinois, he has consistently removed commonsense barriers to abortion.
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/pritzkers-ever-growing-passion/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans launch caucus to stop spread of shariah in U.S.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/3/republicans-launch-caucus-stop-spread-shariah-us/
NEW YORK POST
— Crazed agitators attacking DHS vehicles at an alarming rate: ‘Incited violence’
https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/us-news/crazed-agitators-attacking-dhs-vehicles-at-an-alarming-rate-incited-violence/
— Vance explodes at NY Dem Rep. Jerry Nadler ‘openly calling’ for shooting ICE agents
https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/us-news/jd-vance-explodes-at-ny-dem-rep-jerry-nadler-openly-calling-for-shooting-ice-agents/
— Stop demonizing ICE; you’re hurting innocent people
https://nypost.com/2026/02/03/opinion/stop-demonizing-ice-youre-hurting-innocents/
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Teacher proudly forces kindergartners to participate in anti-ICE rally in their classroom. DD: What policy does your school district have on student walkouts?
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2026/02/03/teacher-proudly-forces-kindergartners-to-participate-in-anti-ice-rally-in-their-classroom-2-1619860/
NEWSMAX
— No Peace, Love, or Understanding from Minneapolis ICE Haters
https://www.newsmax.com/murdock/good-king-pretti/2026/02/02/id/1244547/
TOWNHALL
— How You Know Chicago Isn’t That Worried About ‘Gun Violence’
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/tomknighton/2026/02/03/how-you-know-chicago-isnt-that-worried-about-gun-violence-n2670587
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
CNN
— Turning Point USA announces rival Super Bowl halftime show
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/03/entertainment/video/turning-point-usa-kid-rock-halftime-show-bad-bunny-nfl-digvid-vrtc
ABC LOS ANGELES
— 11 must-read children’s books by black authors in honor of Black History Month. DD: My Black Democrat GAO subordinate who my Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with led the office’s Black History Month events.
https://abc7.com/post/black-history-month-2026-11-childrens-books-tell-stories-americans/18524737/
NEW YORK TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Good and Pretti to promote chaos.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/technology/minneapolis-ai-disinformation-misinformation-truth.html
— 10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month. DD: My Black Democrat GAO subordinate who my Democrat GAO superiors replaced me with led the office’s Black History Month events.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/movies/black-history-month-movies-streaming.html
HOUSTON CHRONNICLE
— Texas Education Agency warns it will discipline teachers who help students protest ICE. DD: What policy does your school district have on student walkouts?
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/teachers-ice-protests-tea-21332079.php
FLORIDA TODAY
— Brevard students will be disciplined for ICE walkouts despite state guidance. DD: What policy does your school district have on student walkouts?
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/02/03/florida-education-commissioner-gives-guidance-on-student-ice-protests/88495396007/
USA TODAY
— Turning Point USA unveils alternative Super Bowl halftime show lineup with Kid Rock. Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert and Lee Brice will headline Turning Point USA’s alternative halftime show, airing as Bad Bunny takes the Super Bowl halftime show stage Sunday.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/02/super-bowl-turning-point-usa-alternative-halftime-show-lineup/88414387007/
— Student walkouts. DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Good and Pretti to get students to do their bidding. What policy does your school district have on student walkouts?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/03/student-walkouts-protests-ice-videos-photos/88492929007/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Parents Must Take Back School Boards. Too many fail to serve children. Unless parents commit, nothing will improve. DD: What policy does your school district have on student walkouts?
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/free-expression/parents-must-take-back-school-boards-e867047d
INSTITUTE ON TAXATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY
— Why Should States and Localities Have Progressive Tax Systems? DD: How much real estate tax do you pay? My critics/opponents are furious that my wife and I pay only $12.493.96/year for our Wheaton home and only $8,592.96/year for our Naperville car condo. According to them, my wife and I can and should pay much more a) because we never had dependents, b) because we have no debts, c) because we have substantial retirement savings, d) because we inherited some money, e) because they believe that the federal government grossly overpaid me, f) because they believe that my $68,640/year Civil Service Retirement System pension is much too generous, g) because they believe that my $18,711.60/year Social Security is much too generous, h) because the federal government pays $21,000/year (72%) of our $30,000/year healthcare insurance premiums because I am a federal retiree, and i) because I avoided the Vietnam War draft. According to my critics/opponents, those who share our demographics and can pay more taxes should pay more taxes. According to them, we have what we have because we benefitted tremendously from discrimination against those who do not share our demographics. Comments?
https://itep.org/why-should-states-and-localities-have-progressive-tax-systems/
REASON
— OUTRAGEOUS: The NRA and NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) Unite To Oppose the Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Users. Drug policy reformers and Second Amendment advocates team up in a case before the Supreme Court. DD: Pot is poison. In 2019, I led the successful effort to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton.
https://reason.com/2026/02/02/the-nra-and-norml-unite-to-oppose-the-federal-gun-ban-for-marijuana-users/
January 29, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Man faces federal assault charge in attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall
https://abc7chicago.com/post/man-faces-federal-assault-charge-attack-rep-ilhan-omar-during-town-hall/18501894/
— DD: Democrat leaders use Springsteen to promote hatred against Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/bruce-springsteen-sings-president-donald-trump-new-song-streets-minneapolis/18500061/
CBS2
— DD: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone in Chicago will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) receiving welfare.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/new-snap-work-requirements-food-stamps-pantries-increased-demand/
WTTW
— Illinois Has Filed 51 Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration. Here’s Where They Stand. DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Democrat federal judges to defend and advance the Democrat Party platform. I worked for the Democrats who ran the federal government for almost 30 years.
https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/29/illinois-has-filed-51-lawsuits-against-trump-administration-here-s-where-they-stand
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/29/minnesota-immigration-crackdown-border-czar-tom-homan/
— DD: Democrat and RINO businesses want illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/29/minnesota-minnesota-chamber-of-commerce-alex-pretti-renee-good-business-leaders/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasing use Pretti against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/01/29/alex-pretti-death-ice-agents-minneapolis-donald-trump-last-straws
— Gun rights groups not buying justification for Pretti’s killing. Gun rights groups, who often side with the Trump administration on most matters, are rebelling at the notion that carrying a firearm is threatening, illegal or an invitation to police violence.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/01/29/alex-pretti-minneapolis-gun-rights-groups-donald-trump-jacob-sullum
— DD: The mainstream news media exists to destroy Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/01/29/trumps-losses-doge-tarriffs-immigration-ice-minnesota-economy-s-e-cupp
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County Board urges Congress to investigate immigration enforcement efforts; withhold DHS funding. The county board voted 11-5 to add the resolution to its legislative agenda. All the “no” votes were cast by Republicans. The resolution approved Tuesday also urges an end to immigration enforcement activities without a judicial warrant. DD: To withhold DHS funding is to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260129/local-politics/dupage-county-board-urges-congress-to-investigate-immigration-enforcement-efforts-withhold-dhs-fund/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans who voted against the resolution said they could not support withholding funding from the Department of Homeland Security, noting that immigration is just one aspect of the department. “There are so many aspects of homeland security that protect U.S. citizens that I could never vote to deny funding to that department,” county board member Kari Galassi, a Hinsdale Republican, said. Republicans also said Democrats should ask congressmen to organize a local hearing regarding immigration enforcement efforts.)
— GOP office in Arlington Heights vandalized with swastikas and feces
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260129/news/profoundly-hurtful-gop-office-in-arlington-heights-vandalized-with-swastikas-and-feces/
— Edward Lapinski, a Republican candidate for state house, has been removed from his post as secretary of the Cook County GOP after reportedly expressing Holocaust-denying views in a text exchange with another party official. Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar announced the decision late Thursday, saying he has zero tolerance for the remarks attributed to Elk Grove Township Republican Committeeman Edward Lapinski.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260129/news/republican-leaders-condemn-suburban-gop-state-house-candidate-for-holocaust-views/
— Elgin’s Civilian Review Board has recommended that an Elgin police officer be fired for comments he made about immigration enforcement on social media. Officer Jason Lentz was placed on leave in October following comments he made on Facebook that suggested places where immigration agents could find undocumented immigrants, tagging the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the end of the post. His since-deleted profile picture was an “I stand with ICE” logo.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260129/news/elgin-police-officer-should-be-fired-over-social-media-comments-about-immigration-enforcement-panel/
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/michael-reese-health-trust-opens-illinois-abortion-access-fund
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/courts/2026/01/29/sean-grayson-sentenced-to-xx-years-in-fatal-sonya-massey-shooting/88281266007/
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names. The law requires nonprofits to get party’s permission to use names. DD: I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012.
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/group-challenges-illinois-restrictions-on-using-democrat-republican-in-org-names/
CHICAGO REPORTER
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push minorities to be pot pushers. Pot is poison.
https://www.chicagoreporter.com/six-years-in-has-illinois-cannabis-equity-law-delivered/
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/29/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-458/
— Lapinski removed from Cook County Republican Party executive office: ‘The Holocaust is an indisputable historical fact’
https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/29/lapinski-removed-from-cook-county-party-executive-office-the-holocaust-is-an-indisputable-historical-fact/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Democrats run Illinois. Do you stand with ICE? If you do, anticipate/expect that Democrat leaders will soon get rid of you. Democrat leaders have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Illegals are their soldiers in their Democrat Army. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Lawmaker pushing bill to study insurance for gun owners
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1d07d293-4b27-42c8-bd9d-6a7578d6615c.html
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Surveillance, Resistance, and Lethal Force: Anatomy of the Pretti Shooting
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/surveillance-resistance-and-lethal-force-anatomy-of-the-pretti-shooting/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— New Poll Confirms Bailey’s Dominance as GOP Primary Continues to Consolidate
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2026/01/new-poll-confirms-baileys-dominance-as-gop-primary-continues-to-consolidate.html
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— The folly of sanctuary cities
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/29/folly-sanctuary-cities/
— Scott Walker: Democrats fuel the flames of rage. In Minnesota, a needless reenactment of 2020.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/29/democrats-fuel-flames-rage/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— In 2020, it was vilify and defund the police. In 2026, it’s vilify and defund ICE
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4438583/democratic-party-2026-vilify-defund-ice/
— Ed Markey pushes Democratic leaders to advocate defunding ICE in government funding negotiations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4438634/ed-markey-pushes-democratic-leaders-advocate-defunding-ice-government-funding-negotiations/
— China is our enemy. It’s time we act like it.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/4437139/china-is-our-enemy-time-we-act-like-it/
COLLEGE FIX
— Chicago schools refuse to hire Christian college student teachers despite lawsuit
https://www.thecollegefix.com/chicago-public-schools-still-isnt-letting-student-teachers-from-christian-college-in-lawyer/
DAILY SIGNAL
— Republicans Defect as Senate Funding Vote Fails, Making Shutdown Likely
https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/01/29/breaking-republicans-defect-as-senate-funding-vote-fails-making-shutdown-likely/
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrat Operatives Caution Party to Stay Focused on Trump DHS Overreach, Avoid ‘Defund-the-Police’ Repeat
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dem-operatives-caution-party-to-stay-focused-on-trump-dhs-overreach-avoid-defund-the-police-repeat/
NEWSMAX
— Homan: Sanctuary States Are Sanctuaries for Criminals
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/border-czar-tom-homan-minneapolis/2026/01/29/id/1244032/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
THE HILL
— Homan says Trump wants to ‘fix’ Minnesota operations. DD: What does fix mean?
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5712489-donald-trump-tom-homan-minneapolis-immigration/
NBC NEWS
— Senators explore off-ramps to prevent a shutdown as Democrats lay out DHS reforms. Democrats are demanding major reforms after DHS agents killed a man in Minnesota and negotiating a path with the White House. Funding is scheduled to expire at the end of Friday. DD: To defund DHS is to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-seek-ways-prevent-government-shutdown-ice-dhs-reforms-rcna256357
NEW YORK TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders say Republicans gave ICE a slush fund
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/us/politics/ice-funding-congress.html
WASHINGTON POST
— DD: Illegals cost taxpayers $500 million last year.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/01/28/national-guard-deployments-cost/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DD: Democrat and RINO leaders want de-escalation.
https://www.wsj.com/business/what-ceos-areand-are-notsaying-about-ice-and-minneapolis-8860151b
POLITICO
— Senators block funding package amid DHS standoff. Eight Republicans joined every Senate Democrat to block sweeping government funding legislation from advancing Thursday amid ongoing negotiations around a potential offramp to avert a lengthy shutdown of several agencies. DD: To defund DHS is to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/29/senators-block-funding-package-amid-dhs-standoff-00754927
PBS
— U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE. DD: To defund ICE is to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-cardinal-urges-defunding-of-ice-we-need-to-see-whats-happening-in-front-of-us
PEOPLE’S WORLD
— GOP targets Chicago Teachers Union, the most anti-Trump union in America
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/gop-targets-chicago-teachers-union-the-most-anti-trump-union-in-america/
January 7, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Woman killed in ICE-involved Minneapolis shooting identified
https://abc7chicago.com/post/shooting-is-reported-minneapolis-where-feds-are-conducting-immigration-crackdown/18367784/
— Protests in Little Village, across Chicago area after deadly ICE officer shooting in Minneapolis
https://abc7chicago.com/post/minneapolis-ice-shooting-today-protest-held-little-village-chicago-area-dhs-says-ce-officer-shoots-kills-woman-mn/18368707/
WGN9
— Noem holds press conference following deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
https://wgntv.com/minnesota/shooting-involving-federal-agents-reported-in-minneapolis/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Democrats express outrage, seek full investigation into ICE fatal shooting of Minnesota woman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/01/07/illinois-democrats-outrage-ice-shooting-minneapolis-woman
DAILY HERALD
— Two Republicans fall off the ballot in gubernatorial, Senate contests
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260107/nation-and-world-politics/two-republicans-fall-off-the-ballot-in-gubernatorial-senate-contests/
— Democratic candidate for 3rd Congressional seat removed from ballot
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260107/us-congress-politics/democratic-candidate-for-3rd-congressional-seat-removed-from-ballot/
RIVER BENDER
— Duckworth Cosponsors Kaine’s Bipartisan War Powers Resolution on Venezuela
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/duckworth-cosponsors-kaines-bipartisan-war-powers-resolution-on-venezuela—89641.cfm?
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Tracy’s Senate bid includes an affordable America
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/don-tracy-republican-senate-bid/
DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek invites the public to a Vote-by-Mail Forum on Thursday, Jan. 15th from 5:00-6:30 pm, at the County’s Auditorium, 421 County Farm Road, Wheaton. This event will give voters the opportunity to raise questions to the Clerk’s staff on the entire voting-by-mail process.
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/county_clerk/dupage_county_clerk_jean_kaczmarek_invites_public_1615.php
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/07/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-444/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Illinois gives $12M to NASCAR
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/waste-watch-illinois-gives-12m-to-nascar/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
NEW YORK POST
— Mamdani’s woke, privileged tenant advocate Cea Weaver breaks down crying when asked about hypocritical gentrification comments
https://nypost.com/2026/01/07/us-news/zohran-mamdanis-tenant-advocate-cea-weaver-breaks-down-crying-when-asked-about-hypocritical-gentrification-comments/
AMERICAN THINKER
— ICE shoots Minneapolis protester who seemed to be trying to ram them, leftists try to create a new George Floyd. Clearly a case of self-defense, based on the numerous videos.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/01/ice_shoots_minneapolis_woman_trying_to_ram_them_leftists_try_to_create_a_new_george_floyd.html
BLAZE
— Tim Walz says Minnesota is ‘at war’ with the federal government after fatal ICE shooting
https://www.theblaze.com/news/walz-minnesota-war-federal-govt
CAMPUS RFEFORM
— Complaint targets seven Illinois public campuses over race and sex-restricted awards
https://www.campusreform.org/article/complaint-targets-seven-illinois-public-campuses-race-sex-restricted-awards/29229
FEDERALIST
— Yes, ICE Agents Can Defend Themselves From People Using Cars As Murder Weapons
https://thefederalist.com/2026/01/07/yes-ice-agents-can-defend-themselves-from-people-using-cars-as-murder-weapons/
PJ MEDIA
— Shooting in Minneapolis: Vehicular Assault on ICE, Mob Threatens Agents
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/01/07/shooting-in-minneapolis-vehicular-assault-on-ice-mob-threatens-agents-n4948005
— Get Ready, George Floyd 2.0 Is Coming
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/01/07/get-ready-george-floyd-20-is-coming-n4948014
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
THE HILL
— Walz rips Trump after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5674957-live-updates-trump-venezuela-greenland-minnesota-fraud/
ABC NEWS
— Duckworth on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/sen-tammy-duckworth-fatal-ice-shooting-minneapolis-128995389
CBS NEWS
— House Speaker Mike Johnson invites Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 24
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-2026-state-of-the-union-february-24-mike-johnson/
— Actions in Venezuela divide Americans as they look for clarity on Trump admin. goals
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-actions-venezuela-opinion-poll/
January 6, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner with US on oil
https://abc7chicago.com/post/trump-demands-venezuela-kick-china-russia-partner-us-oil-exclusive/18364005/
NBC5
— Trump administration freezes social safety net money to Illinois, 4 other states
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-administration-freezes-social-safety-net-money-to-illinois-4-other-states/3872383/
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal drugs.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/could-a-u-s-military-raid-on-mexico-cut-chicagos-illicit-drug-supply/3872422/
WTTW
— Charged With ‘Impeding’ Federal Agent at Broadview ICE Facility, Cook County Board Candidate Drops Out
https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/06/charged-impeding-federal-agent-broadview-ice-facility-cook-county-board-candidate-drops
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/venezuela-barrels-oil-trump/
— Democrat leaders say “Dabrowski fills news conference with contradictions.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/republican-candidate-for-illinois-governor-ted-dabrowski-fills-news-conference-with-contradictions/
— Rampant fraud is undermining faith in government. Gov. Tim Walz was right to exit.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/06/minnesota-theft-ppp-wirtzburg-chicago-medicaid-fraud/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump administration freezing $10 billion in social service funding for Illinois, four other blue states
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/01/06/trump-administration-freeze-social-service-funding-illinois
— Appeals court sides with Illinois, 21 other states against White House on cuts in medical research funding
https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2026/01/06/appeals-court-kwame-raoul-trump-administration-medical-research
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Darren Bailey promises a DOGE for Illinois
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/darren-bailey-promises-doge-illinois
WBEZ
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly side with Maduro against America.
https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/01/06/venezuela-occupation-not-good-for-venezuela-america-chicago-uchicago-professor-says
— DD: Many if not most of my Democrat older White male GAO superiors were big drinkers.
https://www.wbez.org/food-drink/2025/12/03/chicago-is-a-drinkers-paradise-even-for-the-sober-and-the-sober-curious-among-us
SHAW LOCAL
— Duckworth calls Trump ‘a coward and a liar’ with no clear plan in harsh rebuke over Venezuela strikes. ‘If Donald Trump wants to run a country, he should think about running the United States of America.’
https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2026/01/07/duckworth-calls-trump-a-coward-and-a-liar-with-no-clear-plan-in-harsh-rebuke-over-venezuela-strikes/
STATELINE
— Illinois allocates $50M to combat systemic racism and disinvestment
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-allocates-50m-to-combat-systemic-racism-and-disinvestment/
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-trump-tells-republicans-to-be-flexible-on-abortion-restrictions-to-get-a-health-care-deal/
WSIU
— DD: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot in Carbondale.
https://www.wsiu.org/2026-01-06/carbondale-dispensary
WFIW RADIO
— JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICANS TO HOST GOVERNOR CANDIDATE FORUM IN JANUARY
https://www.wfiwradio.com/2026/01/06/jefferson-county-republicans-to-host-governor-candidate-forum-in-january/
CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/01/06/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-443/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Another $1.5M Democrat-Socialist Boondoggle In Illinois
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2026/01/04/another-1-5m-democrat-socialist-boondoggle-in-illinois
CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illegal immigrants cost IL taxpayers more than enforcement
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_8317cd33-b4e7-4017-9404-ee5336eddd97.html
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
NEW YORK POST
— Mamdani stands by radical ‘housing justice’ appointee Cea Weaver — as Trump admin warns NYC ‘should be on notice’
https://nypost.com/2026/01/06/us-news/zohran-mamdani-stands-by-housing-justice-appointee-cea-weaver/
— Mom of Mamdani aide who said owning a home fuels ‘white supremacy’ has $1.6M house in Tennessee
https://nypost.com/2026/01/06/us-news/mom-of-zohran-mamdani-aide-who-said-owning-a-home-fuels-white-supremacy-has-1-6m-house-in-tennessee/
BREITBART
— Rand Paul, Mike Lee Sound Alarm over $5.7 Billion for Refugees in Spending Bill
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/01/06/rand-paul-mike-lee-sound-alarm-over-5-7-billion-for-refugees-in-spending-bill/
FOX NEWS
— Chicago Teachers Union promotes Venezuela regime change protests organized by socialist groups. Chicago Teachers Union promoted rally organized by ANSWER Coalition and Party for Socialism and Liberation.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-teachers-union-promotes-venezuela-regime-change-protests-organized-socialist-groups
— Mamdani’s top housing pick once called homeownership a ‘weapon of white supremacy’
https://wfin.com/fox-political-news/mamdanis-top-housing-pick-once-called-homeownership-a-weapon-of-white-supremacy/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
CBS NEWS
— Maduro capture will go down in history as the day “justice defeated tyranny”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maria-corina-machado-maduro-capture-us-operation/
CNN
— Mounting tensions in Venezuela as rights groups denounce repression
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/venezuela-maduro-trump-president-military-01-06-26?post-id=cmk2l9b8k0000356qhv3feyw3
WASHINGTON POST
— Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela. Venezuela’s government launched a far-reaching crackdown after Maduro’s ouster, detaining journalists and civilians and sending armed gangs to the streets.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/06/venezulea-maduro-rodriguez-government-repression/
January 4, 2026 Evening Edition
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
ABC7
— Maduro to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday for arraignment on alleged drug charges
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ousted-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-appear-manhattan-federal-court-monday-arraignment-alleged-drug-charges/18351236/
— Venezuelan communities meeting in Chicago area after US captures President Maduro
https://abc7chicago.com/post/venezuela-protest-chicago-protests-today-expected-nicolas-maduro-captured-saturdays-federal-plaza-demonstration/18350445/
FOX32
— What did Trump mean US will ‘run’ Venezuela? Rubio explains
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-us-will-run-venezuela-rubio
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/cocaine-corruption-indictment-maduro/
— US intervention in Venezuela could test Donald Trump’s ability to hold GOP together in an election year
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/us-intervention-venezuela-trumps-gop-election/
— Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/04/nicolas-maduro-arrives-in-us/
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DD: Central Illinois Democrats protest against Trump’s military action in Venezuela
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/01/04/central-illinois-protests-against-trumps-military-action-in-venezuela/88007076007/
FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— YMCA Posts Sign Saying ICE Not Welcome
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/01/04/ymca-posts-sign-saying-ice-not-welcome/
— Dems Circling Like Vultures over Richmond Township Vacancies
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/01/04/dems-circling-like-vultures-over-richmond-township-vacancies/
— More Details on Sunday, January 25th, Gubernatorial Debate Sponsored by GOP Voter Information Project
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2026/01/04/more-details-on-sunday-january-25th-gubernatorial-debate-sponsored-by-gop-voter-information-project/
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez: Either get on board or get out of the way
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/4/trump-venezuelan-vice-president-delcy-rodriguez-either-get-board-get/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Some cultures are simply not compatible with American values
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/4375483/some-cultures-not-compatible-american-values/
NEW YORK POST
— Zohran Mamdani previously called to end sanctions on Venezuela, partly blamed penalties for US migrant crisis
https://nypost.com/2026/01/04/us-news/zohran-mamdani-previously-called-to-end-sanctions-on-venezuela-partly-blamed-penalties-for-us-migrant-crisis/
— Biden’s ‘extravagant’ pension is largest of any president in history – and even more than what he earned as prez
https://nypost.com/2026/01/04/us-news/bidens-pension-is-largest-of-any-us-president-in-history/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Former President Joe Biden’s long career in politics allowed him to retire with the largest taxpayer-funded pension of any ex-prez in US history — $417,000, or more than his presidential salary, an expert says. Biden, 83, was in line to rake in the massive amount from two pension funds in his first year as former president, according to an analysis by National Taxpayer Union Foundation Vice President Demian Brady. “It’s pretty unusual, historically unusual, to have such a large pension amount,” Brady told The Post. “I would have to say that it’s the largest,” the taxpayer advocate said when asked to compare Biden’s pension to his predecessors. The hefty estimated annual sum is double what Biden’s former boss, Barack Obama, has received in retirement pay after leaving the White House and $17,000 more than Biden’s $400,000-per-year presidential salary. It also reflects Biden’s “unique situation” as a former senator, vice president and president, a career path that has allowed him to take advantage of a “loophole” letting him tap into multiple taxpayer-backed retirement funds, Brady said. Biden, who once described himself as “one of the poorest members” of Congress, is able to collect the lucrative payouts by double-dipping in benefits established under the Former Presidents Act of 1958 as well as the Civil Service Retirement System for ex-senators. Annual pay in the CSRS pension plan is determined by a formula that takes into account Biden’s 44 years in the Senate and as vice president, as well as his three highest years of salary during that span. “Biden’s starting pension could be as much as $166,374, including an $18,186 set aside in the program for the spousal portion of benefit,” according to Brady, who noted his estimate assumes Biden sought to maximize the size of his Senate pension. The former prez would have raked in more than $254,000 in annual benefits from CSRS if not for a cap limiting his annual payouts to 80% of his highest salary, which was $230,700 a year as vice president and president of the Senate. Biden, who was elected to the upper chamber in 1972, entered office before the Senate retirement plan was tweaked to make it a bit less generous for newer members. On top of the check from his Senate and vice presidential service, Biden also receives a quarter of a million dollars annually from his presidential pension. Under the 1958 law, Biden’s presidential pension must be equivalent to the salary of a Cabinet secretary, which is currently $250,600. The law was enacted amid public concern over former President Harry Truman’s purported financial struggles after leaving office, although several historians and experts now believe Truman was actually a multi-millionaire after his presidency and not on the verge of becoming destitute. The FPA also established a number of additional taxpayer-funded perks for outgoing presidents, including money for staff, equipment and office space. For fiscal year 2026, the General Services Administration budgeted more than $1.5 million for Biden – $727,000 alone for office space – more than any other former president.)
AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Nine Reasons Why Trump’s Venezuela Operation Is Great for America
https://amgreatness.com/2026/01/04/nine-reasons-why-trumps-venezuela-operation-is-great-for-america/
AMERICAN THINKER
— We’re Sleeping through a Chinese Takeover. The Chinese Communist Party doesn’t need to beat us on the battlefield. It only needs the West to stay asleep.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2026/01/we_re_sleeping_through_a_chinese_takeover.html
BREITBART
— Minnesota’s Somali Fraudsters Paid for Lamborghini, Rolls Royce Rentals, Luxury Resort in Kenya with Stolen Money
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/01/04/report-minnesotas-somali-fraudsters-paid-for-rich-lifestyles-with-stolen-money/
EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Praised for Bold, Unprecedented Venezuela Operation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the operation as ‘unbelievable and a tremendous success.’
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-praised-for-bold-unprecedented-venezuela-operation-5965996
FOX NEWS
— Trump restores America as the world’s sole superpower. President embraces ‘Donroe Doctrine’ as Venezuela operation leaves Russia and China unable to protect their ally.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-trump-restores-america-worlds-sole-superpower
— Trump DOJ demands Minnesota voting records over same-day registration ‘vouching’ concerns. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon cited concerns about the vouching policy that lets one voter verify residency for 8 others.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-doj-demands-minnesota-voting-records-over-same-day-registration-vouching-concerns
PJ MEDIA
— New St. Paul Mayor Said She Was an Illegal Alien
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/01/04/new-st-paul-mayor-said-shes-an-illegal-alien-n4947884
TOWNHALL
— Democrats Can’t Help but Side With America’s Enemies
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2026/01/04/democrats-cant-help-but-side-with-americas-enemies-n2668830
FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES
NBC NEWS
— Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/marco-rubio-says-maduro-s-capture-not-a-war-against-venezuela-full-interview-255365701900
— Rubio says elections in Venezuela would be ‘premature at this point’ after Maduro’s capture
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/marco-rubio-says-elections-in-venezuela-would-be-premature-at-this-point-after-maduro-s-capture-255365189663
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Venezuela’s New Leader Is a Hardline Socialist Like Maduro. Delcy Rodríguez is known as a political operator—someone Trump said is ‘willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again.’
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/venezuelas-new-leader-is-a-hardline-socialist-like-maduro-875336e9
— Trump Rolls the Dice on Nation-Building With Vow to ‘Run’ Venezuela. Swift military operation delivers Venezuelan strongman Maduro into custody, though his lieutenants say they remain in charge.
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/trump-rolls-the-dice-on-nation-building-with-vow-to-run-venezuela-805a9e35
DESERT NEWS
— Shaping campaigns responsibly: The role of political consultants DD: My critics/opponents reject many, if not most, if not virtually all, if not all conservative principles and planks in the Republican Party platform. They reject my promotion of those principles and planks in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. They reject many, if not most, if not virtually all, if not all of a) the articles that I link to in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and b) my opinions that express in those newsletters.
https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/12/31/behind-the-campaign-political-consultant-role-ethical-advice/