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Homeowners insurance premiums are going up | First Listen

By Sean Crawford

Published July 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM CDT

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On today's First Listen:

- Immigrant rights activists said federal agents were casing a Chicago museum parking lot, calling it a scare tactic. Homeland Security officials said agents were holding a briefing.

- State Farm has announced a big increase in home insurance premiums starting next month.

- Sen. Dick Durbin calls to preserve funding for NPR and PBS stations as Republicans eye a recission of funds.