Written by Kathy Valente
On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 5295 into law, also known as the Reproductive Health Privacy Act.
At a press conference extolling the new law, Pritzker stood alongside the bill’s sponsors, State Representative Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) and State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago), as well as abortion cheerleaders who praised Illinois’ continued expansion of abortion access.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown — the largest coordinated health care fraud enforcement action in U.S. history — charging 455 defendants across 45 states and territories in alleged schemes totaling more than $6.5 billion in false claims.
Led by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the sweeping operation involved the FBI, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and 50 state Medicaid Fraud Control Units.… Continue Reading
Tags: 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, Anthony P. D’Esposito, Cheryl Mason, Colin M. McDonald, DEA, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Donald Trump, Dr. Mehmet Oz, edicaid Fraud Control Unit, FBI, FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters, Health Care Fraud, Health Care Fraud Unit’s Data Analytics Team, HHS-OIG, Homeland Security Investigations, Illinois Medicaid, IRS Criminal Investigation, J.D. Vance, JD Vance, Jr., Kash Patel, Markwayne Mullin, Medicaid, Medicare, Office of Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management Office of Inspector General, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, T. March Bell, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Todd Blanche, United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud
Uncategorized | David E. Smith | 
June 23, 2026 12:00 PM | 
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Written by David E. Smith
Americans should have confidence that every legal vote is counted — and that every voter participating in our elections is legally eligible to do so.
That is the simple premise behind S.3752, the SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility), a major election integrity proposal backed by President Donald J. Trump. This federal legislation would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, strengthen voter ID protections, and help ensure that American elections are decided by American citizens.… Continue Reading
Tags: Carol Davis, Department of Homeland Security, Dick Durbin, Illinois Conservative Union, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, President Donald Trump, SAVE America Act, Susan Collins, Tammy Duckworth, Thom Tillis
Federal Issues, Voter Integrity | David E. Smith | June 12, 2026 11:00 AM | Comments Off on Keep Fighting for The SAVE America Act
Written by David E. Smith
Fund the Mission to Secure America’s Borders
For far too long, America’s immigration laws have been ignored, undermined, and openly defied by blue state politicians who promote sanctuary policies and refuse to protect our communities.
The men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol have been on the front lines working to enforce our nation’s laws, stop illegal immigration, combat human trafficking, disrupt drug smuggling, and remove dangerous criminals from our communities.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
Illinois families struggling with high property taxes, rising energy bills, and the increasing cost of living will receive little relief from Springfield’s newest spending plan.
In the early morning hours before adjournment — hours after the official end of regular session — Illinois Democrats passed Governor JB Pritzker’s largest budget yet: a massive $56 billion spending plan that continues the state’s trend of growing government while requiring taxpayers to pay even more.… Continue Reading
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Written by David E. Smith
During an Illinois Senate committee hearing this week, an interesting exchange took place between Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) and Senator Craig Wilcox (R-Woodstock) that highlighted the differing approaches often seen between liberal and conservative thinking.
Senate Resolution 752, sponsored by Senator Edly-Allen, is a non-binding measure encouraging Illinois public school districts serving grades 6–12 to consider later school start times based on adolescent sleep research. The resolution argues that teenagers’ biological sleep cycles naturally shift later during puberty, making very early school schedules unhealthy and counterproductive.… Continue Reading
Written by David E. Smith
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is alleging that key agencies intentionally concealed critical information regarding the origins of the virus and the safety risks associated with the COVID-19 injections, still commonly labeled “vaccines,” along with the growing evidence regarding the side effects and lack of effectiveness.
During a short interview on Fox News Channel on May 24, 2026, Senator Johnson expressed his frustration and dismay about a major government cover-up, claiming it is “the most egregious government scandal in my lifetime.”… Continue Reading
Tags: COVID–19, Dr. Ana Szarfman, Feds For Freedom, Food and Drug Administration, Fox News Channel, James Erdman III, Joe Biden, myocarditis, Ron Johnson, Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, VAERS
COVID, Federal Issues | David E. Smith | May 26, 2026 4:00 AM | Comments Off on Massive COVID-19 Cover-Up by Federal Agencies
