Author Archives: Julia Bradley
UPDATE: US House Republicans try to unify around Trump tax cut bill
Updated 8:13 a.m. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday were trying to close in on a deal to pass President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill, with...
May 21, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), on the day of a closed House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
New Orleans jail worker arrested, accused of helping inmates escape
(Reuters) - A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail was under arrest, accused of helping 10 inmates escape last week, including some accused of murder, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said o...
May 20, 2025 FILE PHOTO: A screen grab taken from a handout CCTV video shows inmates running through the loading dock at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., May 16, 2025. Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Trump struggles to convince Republican holdouts in Congress visit to push tax bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Tuesday pressed his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Congress to unite behind a sweeping tax-cut bill, but apparently failed to convince a handful of hold...
May 20, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain (R-MI) speak to members of the media, on the day of a closed House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
Agent: G Joe Thuney, Bears agree to 2-year extension
Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney and the Chicago Bears agreed to a two-year contract extension, agent Mike McCartney announced on Tuesday. Multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $35 millio...
May 20, 2025 FILE PHOTO: Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) at the line of scrimmage against the Denver Broncos during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
Trump to make Golden Dome announcement on Tuesday, US official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump is expected to announce he has selected the path forward for his ambitious Golden Dome missile defense shield, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. Trump plans...
May 20, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media, on the day of a closed House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
GasBuddy predicts robust summer travel season
DALLAS, Tx. - GasBuddy has released its 2025 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast for summer travel, revealing that American road trip culture remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertain...
May 20, 2025 rclassenlayouts / Depositphotos.com
RFK Jr. calls for healthier school meals as Trump cancels program that funded them
TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) -First-graders at John B. Wright elementary school in Tucson bounced into the brightly lit lunchroom, chattering with friends as they grabbed trays featuring juicy mandarin o...
May 20, 2025 Adriana Garcia serves lunch to students at John B. Wright Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., April 29, 2025. The Tucson Unified School District receives federal funding for local farm produce which could be cut by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. REUTERS/Caitlin O'Hara
Peoria family displaced by fire that caused significant damage to their home
PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria family was displaced by a fire Monday afternoon that caused tens of thousands of dollars of damage to their home. Fire Battalion Chief Larry Carter says crews were called to th...
May 20, 2025 (Will Stevenson/1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
UPDATE: Several teenagers arrested after Richwoods graduation ceremony
UPDATED 4:17 P.M. PEORIA, Ill. - Seven teenagers were arrested after a fight broke out after the Peoria Richwoods High School graduation ceremony Saturday at the Civic Center. Peoria Police says the f...
May 19, 2025 (File-1470 & 100.3 WMBD)
Local official blasts state law for pretrial release of a Woodford Co. man in child porn case
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. - The Woodford County State's Attorney is blaming Illinois' Pretrial Fairness Act for allowing the release before trial of a Germantown Hills man on 21 felony counts of possessin...
May 19, 2025 Midwest Communications
