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House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

50% Center coverage: 739 sources

The House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill, delivering him a major political victory and teeing him up to enshrine much of his sweeping domestic agenda into law. The legislation, which Trump has dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” contains trillions of dollars in tax cuts and beefed-up immigration enforcement spending and is offset by significant cuts to Medicaid and other programs. See the Story

ICE Arrests César Chávez Jr. on Cartel Affiliation and Immigration Violations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · United States

ICE Arrests César Chávez Jr. on Cartel Affiliation and Immigration Violations

57% Center coverage: 367 sources

He faces expedited removal after DHS cited an active Mexican warrant for weapons trafficking linked to the Sinaloa cartel.See the Story

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

Transgender · United States

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

52% Center coverage: 270 sources

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How Trump’s Megabill Will Impact Health Care

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How Trump’s Megabill Will Impact Health Care

Top FDA Vaccine Official Rejected Broad Use of Covid-19 Shots, Documents Show

79% Center coverage: 129 sources

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Is a hot dog a sandwich? The Hot Dog Council has a very strong opinion

100% Center coverage: 14 sources

(SavorNation) – If there are two things America loves to do, it’s eat hot dogs and argue about trivial things. Lucky for us, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council is happy to fuel both of our beloved passions. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) has, on occasion, dredged up a dispute that has raged between opposing factions of foodies since the dawn of the internet: Is the hot dog a sandwich? As it turns out, the council has a ve…Opinion · United States See the Story

Rockford honors dedicated volunteer Vicki Donnell with 2025 Fourth of July parade

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 2025 Rockford 4th of July parade is dedicated in honor of Vicki Donnell, a volunteer and committee member who loved the parade as much as she loved life. Sadly, she lost her life in October. This July 4th, her husband and daughter are celebrating her spirit and sharing what made her so special. "She loved it. She was a parade marshal. Kayla and Vicki were always parade marshals," said Vicki's husband, Keith. Vicki was…Parade · Rockford See the Story

Illinois man on mission to put Declaration of Independence in every US school

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GENOA, Ill. (WTVO) — Mark Hill is determined to put copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution inside every school in America. Hill was inspired by Theodore Ohman, a man who had the same dream. "He was a Bohemian immigrant, and he came to this country in 1912 at the age of 20," Hill explained. "He always thought it [the Declaration] was the greatest document ever written. What he did was, it was a wet process, so he drew ink …Genoa, Illinois · Genoa Read Article

Behind the scenes of drone operators at FOX 39's Celebration of Freedom

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — High-quality drones capture Rockford's breathtaking 4th of July fireworks show, but who is the man behind the controller? Colin Hinkle has been flying drones for over a decade and provided FOX 39 with drone footage of last year's show. He explained the process is more intricate than one might think. "You have to try to get as creative as you can in that same little amount of time, and try to be live at the same time," sai…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford man charged with attempted murder in June shooting

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Jose Rodriguez, 25, for allegedly shooting a man several times, severely injuring him. On June 21, around 6:30 a.m., officers were called to the 2900 block of Cameron Avenue for reports of shots fired. Jose Rodriguez. Photo: Winnebago County Jail The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated soon after the incident. Rodriguez is a registered felon in Winnebago County. He was booked into t…Rhyl · Rhyl See the Story

Cocaine, marijuana, and weapons seized in Freeport drug bust

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Two suspected Freeport drug dealers were arrested Thursday, as part of an investigation that uncovered a cache of cocaine, marijuana, and weapons. According to Freeport Police, officers stopped a tan Toyota Highlander at the intersection of American Street and Stewart Avenue around 12:31 p.m. Police said they found 3 pounds of cannabis inside the vehicle. Later, at 2:04 p.m., authorities were conducting surveillance at Dr…Marijuana · Rockford Read Article

Rockford's Fourth of July event is a tribute to Joe Marino, 'Mr. 4th of July'

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford's Fourth of July celebration has been going strong since 1963. That's when Joe Marino and a team of volunteers first turned the city's downtown into a daylong event, ending with one of the biggest fireworks displays in the state of Illinois. Marino founded the Rockford 4th of July Civic Committee and became affectionately known as "Mr. Fourth of July." He ran the show until his passing in 2018, at the age of 92. …Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

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