Illegal border crossings dropped to their lowest level for the month of February in recorded history, according to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. In February, 28,654 encounters and apprehensions of illegal border crossers were reported nationwide " a roughly 90% drop from the number reported in previous Februarys under the Biden administration. In February 2024, 256,071 were reported compared to 213,911 in February 2023 and 250,404 in February 2022. read more
"President Donald Trump on Tuesday ramped up a burgeoning trade war with Canada ... read more
The inspector general says individuals impersonating hospital providers targeted contractors and state agencies administering federal programs by submitting false "electronic funds transfer authorization requests," resulting in the diversion of nearly $27 million from the programs. read more
Ten Democrats joined with House Republicans on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump's address to Congress this week -- a formal condemnation of the Texas Democrat's actions. read more
The fight over taxpayer subsidies for non-citizen migrant health care in Illinois continues as a new audit shows Illinois taxpayers' costs ballooned beyond estimates and total $1.6 billion over three years. An Illinois Auditor General report on Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults showed overall costs from 2021 to 2023 were up to 286% higher than estimated, totalling more than $897 million. There were also eligibility errors with poor internal controls. On the House floor, state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, said the audit shows Republican concerns were valid. "It is not enough for us to say I told you so,' we must do better," Elik said. "Now is the time and this is our opportunity to work for taxpayers, not promote fraud and overspending."
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