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Midwest Journalist
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Texans will vote on an array of tax-related ballot initiatives Nov. 4, led by propositions that would prevent legislators from ever imposing levies on capital gains and securities transactions.
Texans to Vote on Securities Sale Tax Ban, Border Wall Tax Break
Texans will vote on an array of tax-related ballot initiatives Nov. 4, led by propositions that would prevent legislators from ever imposing levies on capital gains and securities transactions ahead of the start of operations next year at the new Texas Stock Exchange.
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hello from Iowa 🍂
November 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The possibility that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be ruled illegal has companies salivating at the chance to recoup tariffs already paid—sometimes stretching well into the millions.
Tariff Refunds Would Spell Nightmare for Related-Company Deals
The possibility that many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be ruled illegal has companies salivating at the chance to recoup tariffs already paid—sometimes stretching well into the millions.
bit.ly
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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As the intensity of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has risen, residents of Chicago are increasingly pushing back. Federal agents repeatedly have been observed releasing smoke bombs, tear gas and pepper balls to disperse residents who gather or capture videos.
ICE Is Cracking Down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans Are Fighting Back.
Residents have begun forming volunteer groups to monitor their neighborhoods for federal immigration agents. Others honk their horns or blow whistles when they see agents nearby.
nyti.ms
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Rogers Park Chicaho protecting our own.
October 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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With pet shelters overwhelmed, @profgalloway.com makes his case for adopting a rescue dog.

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September 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Constituents to Chuck Grassley: "Are you bringing back that guy from El Salvador?"

Senior Citizen: “If I get an order to pay a ticket to pay $1200 and I just say ‘no’, does that stand up? Because he just got an order from the Supreme Court and he just said ‘screw it’”

“I’M PISSED!”
April 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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this is Mohsen Mahdawi, the green card holder who was just arrested by ICE for rendition at his citizenship interview
April 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM