U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Mike Bost introduce bill to expand “buy American” stance on military footwear. Illinois U.S.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Metro East Republican and former truck driver, praised DOT’s decision to spend more money on building ...

Following significant pushback, VA is reversing course on its plan for widespread RIFs while still promising some staffing ...

Between now and Sept. 30, the department expects nearly 12,000 additional VA employees to exit through normal attrition, voluntary early retirement authority or the deferred resignation program — ...

Under a bright summer sky and in front of more than 200 guests, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) formally broke ground June ...

McLennan County Talks is sponsoring a three-part Voter School series in July, focused on one of McLennan County’s most ...

Weather has turned severe as of late with historic flooding in Texas and a tropical storm in the eastern United States.

This piece was originally published before the bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Friday, July 4, 2025.