Trump imposing 25% tariffs on Iran trade partners. What we know
The president announced the action on his social media platform amid escalating protests in Iran.
The president announced the action on his social media platform amid escalating protests in Iran.
Trump admin ending temporary protected status for Somalis in March
The Trump administration announced it will end temporary protected status for Somalis in the United States, forcing any Somali migrant in the country on that status to leave by mid-March.
The Trump administration announced it will end temporary protected status for Somalis in the United States, forcing any Somali migrant in the country on that status to leave by mid-March.
President Trump orders new tariffs targeting countries doing business with Iran
President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs as Iran faces growing unrest, with a political science expert explaining what’s driving the protests and what options the U.S. and international community may have next.
President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs as Iran faces growing unrest, with a political science expert explaining what’s driving the protests and what options the U.S. and international community may have next.
'Leave Iran now': Trump meets with top military leaders as Iran protests intensify
President Trump holds a high-level strategy session at the White House on Iran as deadly protests continue, military options remain on the table, and the U.S. issues new warnings and tariffs.
President Trump holds a high-level strategy session at the White House on Iran as deadly protests continue, military options remain on the table, and the U.S. issues new warnings and tariffs.
Fed chair faces DOJ probe, says it’s payback for rate decisions
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under investigation for allegedly misleading Congress about the multi-billion-dollar renovation of the Fed’s headquarters — but he says the probe isn’t really about construction costs. Powell claims it’s retaliation for refusing to bow to pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates sooner.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under investigation for allegedly misleading Congress about the multi-billion-dollar renovation of the Fed’s headquarters — but he says the probe isn’t really about construction costs. Powell claims it’s retaliation for refusing to bow to pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates sooner.
White House touts falling mortgage rates as proof housing plan is working
The White House says new mortgage data show President Trump’s housing affordability efforts are lowering rates.
The White House says new mortgage data show President Trump’s housing affordability efforts are lowering rates.
Trump wants credit card interest capped
President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
Trump administration can't block child care, other program money for these 5 states, federal judge rules
The states argued the freeze on three grant programs lacked legal justification and caused immediate disruption, putting more than $10 billion in annual funding at risk.
The states argued the freeze on three grant programs lacked legal justification and caused immediate disruption, putting more than $10 billion in annual funding at risk.
Trump wears 'Happy Trump' pin on lapel, but says he's never happy
He wore it Friday under the more traditional American flag pin during an event with oil executives in the White House's East Room.
He wore it Friday under the more traditional American flag pin during an event with oil executives in the White House's East Room.
Venezuela frees political prisoners, realigns oil policy as U.S. signals approval
Political prisoners are being released and oil policy is being realigned in Venezuela. President Trump said the Venezuelan government is giving the U.S. exactly what it wants and that's expected to continue, at least for now.
Political prisoners are being released and oil policy is being realigned in Venezuela. President Trump said the Venezuelan government is giving the U.S. exactly what it wants and that's expected to continue, at least for now.
Illinois leaders speak out against child care funding freeze
Illinois is once again suing the Trump administration, this time to get access to $1 billion in childcare funding the state is owed.
Illinois is once again suing the Trump administration, this time to get access to $1 billion in childcare funding the state is owed.
Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds
Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.
Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.
Illinois officials warn Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Chicago incidents
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Illinois officials warn Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Chicago incidents
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tankers as lawmakers press Trump administration for answers
U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could flow to the U.S. after Maduro arrest
President Trump claims millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil may be headed to the United States, sparking debate over America’s growing influence in the region and what country could be next.
President Trump claims millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil may be headed to the United States, sparking debate over America’s growing influence in the region and what country could be next.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
Fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
The fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is still bringing division to Washington, D.C..
The fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is still bringing division to Washington, D.C..
Rideshare tax in Chicago now in effect, HHS freezes funding
The rideshare tax in Chicago is now in effect. And, HHS froze $10 billion in funding to five Democratic states, including Illinois.
The rideshare tax in Chicago is now in effect. And, HHS froze $10 billion in funding to five Democratic states, including Illinois.