Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Trump backs off on Iran threats amid clashes | The Chicago Report
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
VIDEO: Construction workers jump across roofs mid-ICE raid in Los Angeles County
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump’s threat to invoke it in Minnesota is rare
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
Minneapolis ICE shootings: Trump threatens to institute Insurrection Act
President Donald Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. This would allow him to deploy troops to Minnesota.
President Donald Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act in Minnesota after the latest ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. This would allow him to deploy troops to Minnesota.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, expert weighs in
From Iran’s airspace shutdown and travel warnings in the Middle East to Denmark boosting military defenses in Greenland and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, global and domestic tensions are escalating fast.
From Iran’s airspace shutdown and travel warnings in the Middle East to Denmark boosting military defenses in Greenland and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, global and domestic tensions are escalating fast.
Trump signals possible pullback on Iran intervention as regime claims executions are halted
President Trump says Iran has agreed to stop executing protesters, but mixed signals from Tehran and pressure from U.S. hawks leave the prospect of military action uncertain.
President Trump says Iran has agreed to stop executing protesters, but mixed signals from Tehran and pressure from U.S. hawks leave the prospect of military action uncertain.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement, ICE in Minnesota | The Chicago Report
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
IL sues Trump over immigration enforcement, ICE in Minnesota | The Chicago Report
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Trump again threatens to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, including Chicago
President Trump is renewing threats to freeze federal funding for sanctuary cities starting February 1, a move that legal experts say he may not have the authority to enforce. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are pushing back, calling the proposal unconstitutional and vowing to fight any cuts in court.
President Trump is renewing threats to freeze federal funding for sanctuary cities starting February 1, a move that legal experts say he may not have the authority to enforce. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are pushing back, calling the proposal unconstitutional and vowing to fight any cuts in court.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Trump administration revokes more than 100,000 visas in first year back
The State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled under President Trump.
The State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled under President Trump.
Trump seen flipping off Ford worker: What we know after president's interaction at Michigan plant
Video from inside the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn showed President Donald Trump apparently flipping off a worker and swearing after the worker yelled at the president.
Video from inside the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn showed President Donald Trump apparently flipping off a worker and swearing after the worker yelled at the president.
Trump tells Iranian protesters help is on the way as pressure builds on Tehran
President Trump signals support for Iranian protesters amid mounting deaths and threats from the regime, raising hopes—and concerns—about what could come next if the government falls.
President Trump signals support for Iranian protesters amid mounting deaths and threats from the regime, raising hopes—and concerns—about what could come next if the government falls.
Trump threatens to withhold funding from sanctuary cities | The Chicago Report
President Trump once again threatening to withhold all federal funding from the city of Chicago in retaliation for the city's sanctuary status.
President Trump once again threatening to withhold all federal funding from the city of Chicago in retaliation for the city's sanctuary status.