July 11, 2025 Evening Edition

NRCC
— “Defund ICE, Fund Illegals” – The New Democrat Motto
https://www.nrcc.org/2025/07/11/defund-ice-fund-illegals-the-new-democrat-motto/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Additional security at Glen Ellyn pool following ‘unruly’ teen take over
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/glen-ellyn-teen-takeover-pool-police-chicago-naperville/
— State Farm lowers the homeowners insurance boom on Illinoisans. The good neighbor people are about to vacuum hundreds more out of your wallet if you own a home they insure.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/editorial-state-farm-homeowners-insurance-premiums/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/oak-park-gender-affirming-care/
— What vacations did you take when you were young? My critics/opponents have always used against me my having taken vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, etc. They stress that my peers were dying in Vietnam.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/gen-z-micro-vacation-pto-retirement/
— Will County Board member Julie Berkowicz, a Naperville Republican, has announced plans to run in the 2026 primary for the state senate seat representing District 21, which covers portions of Will and DuPage counties.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/11/berkowicz-will-board-naperville-senate-ellman/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration and dependency on government
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/07/11/head-start-will-be-cut-off-for-immigrants-without-legal-status-trump-administration-says
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2025/07/11/illinois-head-start-trump-immigrants-ban-aclu-child-care

DAILY HERALD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250711/local-politics/immigrants-can-learn-about-their-rights-at-wheeling-library/
— Inmate death prompts changes at DuPage County jail
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250711/news/inmate-death-prompts-changes-at-dupage-county-jail/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly a) glorify and praise citizens of foreign countries, b) flood America with them, and c) demonize, denigrate, and condemn Americans who are conservative, Republican, White, male, older, married, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250711/nation-and-world-politics/how-us-views-of-immigration-have-changed-since-trump-took-office-according-to-gallup-polling/

ABC7
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ventura-county-california-immigration-raids-jaime-garcia-life-support-injury-during-camarillo-raid-family-says/17071639/
— What the next election cycle means for Illinois Democrats as several Congressional seats open up
https://abc7chicago.com/post/2026-midterm-elections-what-election-cycle-means-illinois-democratic-party-several-congressional-open/17073610/

CBS2
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-area-food-pantries-federal-snap-cuts/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/protesters-clash-with-agents-at-ice-raid-on-southern-california-cannabis-farm/

WTTW
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://news.wttw.com/2025/07/11/how-trump-s-immigration-crackdown-could-impact-illinois-farming-industry

WGLT
— State Farm says Pritzker’s rate hike claims are ‘factually incorrect’ political rhetoric
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-07-11/state-farm-says-pritzkers-rate-hike-claims-are-factually-incorrect-political-rhetoric

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Undocumented minors found amid raid of California cannabis farm
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/undocumented-minors-found-amid-raid-of-california-cannabis-farm-dhs-says/amp/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/snap-cuts-illinois-vulnerable-residents/

SOUTHERN & WAND TV
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government
https://thesouthern.com/life-entertainment/health/illinois-hospitals-fear-massive-cuts-under-trump-domestic-policy-law/article_9bcfc289-d382-5624-8896-2216e6a5eed6.html
https://www.wandtv.com/news/federal-budget-cuts-will-hurt-local-hospitals/article_cd797a81-8df2-4481-9cc8-bcf594e4af22.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Illinois State Police graduates largest cadet class in 25 years. The first 6 months that I worked for IRS as a Revenue Officer in 1971 was classroom training in the Loop. According to Google AI: key areas of Revenue Officer training include: “Tax Law and Procedures: This is fundamental, encompassing various aspects of tax law, regulations, and IRS procedures applicable to individuals and businesses. Business Law: Revenue officers may need to understand business law principles to navigate legal and financial situations encountered during their work. Investigative Techniques: They are trained in investigative methods to uncover discrepancies, errors, or potential fraud in tax filings. Collections Procedures: A significant part of the role involves working with taxpayers to discuss payment options and resolve delinquent tax accounts, according to ZipRecruiter. Training covers various collection strategies and techniques. Negotiation and Communication: Since they interact with taxpayers to discuss sensitive financial matters, revenue officers must possess strong negotiation and communication skills, says ZipRecruiter. Training often focuses on developing these interpersonal abilities. Ongoing Development: Revenue officers are expected to engage in continuous learning to stay abreast of changes in tax laws and regulations, industry trends, and best practices. In essence, IRS revenue officer training prepares individuals to effectively apply tax law, investigate tax-related issues, negotiate with taxpayers, and collect delinquent taxes in a professional and ethical manner.” In today’s dollars, my salary was $55,850/year.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/illinois-state-police-graduates-largest-cadet-class-in-25-years

IPM NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more dependency on government
https://ipmnewsroom.org/champaign-urbana-residents-unite-for-be-the-light-protest/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/07/11/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-343/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Time to end federal union bosses’ monopoly over the government workforce. I was a union member while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969 and for IRS 1971-1980.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/10/time-end-federal-union-bosses-monopoly-government-workforce/
— Radical left campaigns and failed education system fuel generational divide over patriotism. Teaching American pride matters more than ever in divided times.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/10/radical-left-campaigns-failed-education-system-fuel-generational/
— Left-wing activists exploit Texas flood tragedy to push a political agenda
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/jul/10/editorial-left-wing-activists-exploit-texas-flood-tragedy-push/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The Left’s obsession with illegal immigration gets weirder
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3468882/left-obsession-illegal-immigration-raids-weird/
— Where did all the male role models go?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3465832/where-did-male-role-models-go/

NEW YORK POST
— James Carville blasts Democrats for continuing to alienate men with ‘future is female’ talk
https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/media/carville-pans-democrats-for-continuing-to-alienate-men-with-future-is-female-talk/

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
— Zohran Mamdani Reveals the Absurdity of Affirmative Action
https://www.aei.org/op-eds/zohran-mamdani-reveals-the-absurdity-of-affirmative-action/

BREITBART
— ICE Arrests 30,000 Illegals in June — the Most in at Least Half a Decade
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/07/11/report-ice-arrests-over-30k-illegals-june-most-at-least-half-decade/

EPOCH TIMES
— Tariff Windfall Drives Surprise $27 Billion US Budget Surplus in June. A record-high tariff haul in June fueled a rare budget surplus—and set the stage for even bigger collections ahead.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/tariff-windfall-drives-surprise-27-billion-us-budget-surplus-in-june-588624

FOX NEWS
— LA Mayor Bass provides cash payments to illegals, issues order to thwart immigration enforcement. White House slams move as ‘pathetic’ stunt while immigration operations continue targeting criminal illegal immigrants.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/la-mayor-bass-provides-cash-payments-illegals-issues-order-thwart-immigration-enforcement

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

PEW RESEARCH
— Democrat leaders have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Illegals are soldiers in the Democrat Army.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/11/with-trump-back-in-office-people-in-mexico-view-the-us-much-more-negatively/

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.