Young America's Foundation will host the National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C. this August. The event offers students lodging, meals, and a chance to win free travel, with a rally at Mount Vernon featuring Ben Shapiro. Read more…

The latest episode of 'Road to the Show' premieres July 19 on Peacock, focusing on how family shapes rising MLB stars’ careers. Featuring interviews with top draft picks and their loved ones, it offers an inside look at both challenges faced and support received along each player’s journey. Read more…

Senator Dick Durbin delivered an opening statement before a witness panel reviewing Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General under President Trump. The session included testimony from witnesses Liz Oyer and Dani Bensky addressing concerns over justice department practices. Read more…

Chicago's Department of Planning and Development has selected an $18 million mixed-use project near CTA's Green Line station in West Englewood. The plan calls for two apartment buildings with retail space aimed at revitalizing long-vacant land. Read more…

State of the Union: The U.S. military struck Iran for the sixth consecutive night. The post Iran War Day 140: War Widens After Reported U.S. Infrastructure Strikes appeared first on The American Conservative.

State of the Union: The White House released documents claimed to reveal Chinese government interference in 2020. The post In Speech, Trump Alleges Plots by China to Sway U.S. Elections appeared first on The American Conservative.

State of the Union: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned a reported U.S. airstrike near a children's cancer treatment center.  The post Iran War Day 139: Iran Threatens Mideast Infrastructure Will Be ‘Crushed’ If Trump Bombs Power Plants appeared first on The American Conservative.

Alderman Samantha Nugent questioned why the city has failed to collect any of the $6 million projected for augmented reality, especially after a major event was held in the city last month. “Over 717,000 people participated in this Pokemon Go event, which is augmented reality,” Nugent said.

David Greising, of the Better Government Association: "The people who elected Benton have a right to know the charges against him. Any former employee who brought a complaint has a right to see justice carried out — not dropped simply because Benton quit. The general public has an interest here, too. Our confidence in the Office of Inspector General could rely on it."

Retired police chief Tom Weitzel: "Instead of enhancing oversight while enabling officers to use these tools responsibly, many lawmakers opt to restrict them. The result is fewer investigative resources for police and more advantages for criminals who keep adapting to new technology every day."

"Thousands of Illinois homeowners have lost an average of 85 percent of their equity due to unconstitutional property tax forfeiture laws — over unpaid tax bills that amounted to a fraction of their property's value — together exceeding $303 million," said Kileen Lindgren of the Pacific Legal Foundation. "This new law recognizes that the government is entitled to collect what it is owed, and not a dollar more."