HISTORICAL FACTS: 20 - The Untold Story

Trump administration halts more than $10bn for childcare and family assistance

Democrats condemn move in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York, calling it ‘vindictive’ and ‘cruel’

The Guardian - US · Jan 7

Woman takes cat to PetSmart Hotel. Then they give her cat to the wrong family—who ends up losing her: ‘The lack of empathy is concerning’

A PetSmart in Mount Prospect, Illinois, accidentally switched two boarded cats in their care, leading to one pet going missing for nearly four days. 

The Mary Sue · Jan 5

Northern lights may be visible in 18 states tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming coronal mass ejection could disrupt Earth's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storm conditions.

Space · Jan 2

Bride needs to transport dress for wedding in Italy and she refuses to check it. Then viewers weigh in: ‘I bought a seat for mine!’

Wedding planning is notoriously stressful. A destination wedding outside of the country? It’s probably the cherry on top of the wedding cake. Beyond the financial strain, sending invitations months in advance and searching for the ideal venue, nothing compares to mapping out how the perfect wedding dress arrives at the…

The Mary Sue · Dec 25, 2025

Thoughts on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump in the Illinois National Guard Case

The decision is a preliminary "shadow docket" ruling. But it strongly suggests the majority believes Trump's use of the Guard is illegal.

Reason · Dec 25, 2025

From Christmas Drones to ICE Nativity: Immigrant Refugee Jesus Ignites US Church Controversy

From Christmas drone shows in Texas to an ICE-themed Nativity in Illinois, US churches are using immigrant and refugee imagery of Jesus to start debate over faith, politics and the true meaning of Christmas.

International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025

Pope Leo Calls Out Illinois Assisted Suicide Law as Debate Over Life Intensifies

Find out how a US state law on assisted suicide sparked international debate after Pope Leo spoke out.

International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025

Refusing To Let Trump Deploy the National Guard in Chicago, SCOTUS Adds a New Wrinkle To the Debate

The justices suggested the president is misinterpreting "the regular forces," a key phrase in the statute on which he is relying.

Reason · Dec 24, 2025

‘Failed to identify a source of authority’: Donald Trump humiliated as Supreme Court slaps down Illinois National Guard deployment

Fresh humiliation for Trump to enjoy over Christmas.

We Got This Covered · Dec 24, 2025

John Roberts Serves A Blue Plate Special, And The Progressives Forget All Of Their Complaints About The Shadow Docket

Trump v. Illinois is Robertsian faux minimalism at its worst.

Reason · Dec 24, 2025