First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Ukraine peace talks advance, but uncertainty remains
As negotiations continue, U.S. officials push to revise a proposed peace deal while Ukraine seeks stronger security guarantees and resists demands seen as favoring Russia.
As negotiations continue, U.S. officials push to revise a proposed peace deal while Ukraine seeks stronger security guarantees and resists demands seen as favoring Russia.
Trump calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation 'great news'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.
Vernon Hills toy company awaits Supreme Court ruling in tariff case against Trump administration
A Vernon Hills toy company is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in its case against the Trump administration. The family-owned business is fighting the sweeping tariffs enacted earlier this year — trade policies that have reshaped the economy.
A Vernon Hills toy company is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in its case against the Trump administration. The family-owned business is fighting the sweeping tariffs enacted earlier this year — trade policies that have reshaped the economy.
Mamdani, Trump speak after meeting at the White House
After their Oval Office meeting, both President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the conversation as productive and focused on shared priorities.
After their Oval Office meeting, both President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the conversation as productive and focused on shared priorities.
Professor Caliendo on Florida Rep’s indictment, Epstein files, and Trump’s rhetoric | ChicagoLIVE
North Central College’s Stephen Caliendo joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest headlines — including a Florida lawmaker’s indictment over COVID relief funds, the House’s vote to release the Epstein documents, and former President Trump’s controversial claim that Democrats committed “sedition.”
North Central College’s Stephen Caliendo joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest headlines — including a Florida lawmaker’s indictment over COVID relief funds, the House’s vote to release the Epstein documents, and former President Trump’s controversial claim that Democrats committed “sedition.”
What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, beef from Brazil
Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.
Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.
Trump, Mamdani to meet at White House today
President Trump and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet at the White House on Friday after months of sharp exchanges, searching for common ground despite major political differences.
President Trump and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet at the White House on Friday after months of sharp exchanges, searching for common ground despite major political differences.
U.S. boosts military presence in Caribbean amid growing tensions with Venezuela
What to know about Operation Southern Spear, rising U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, and escalating tensions involving Venezuela and drug cartel operations.
What to know about Operation Southern Spear, rising U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, and escalating tensions involving Venezuela and drug cartel operations.
Trump threatens Slotkin, other members of Congress with jail time over video to military
Responding to a video posted on social media by members of Congress, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled the recording “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" that's “punishable by DEATH!"
Responding to a video posted on social media by members of Congress, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled the recording “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" that's “punishable by DEATH!"
Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
What's next after Trump signs bill ordering release of Epstein files
A new bipartisan law forces the Justice Department to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein records, setting up a tense 30-day countdown amid political scrutiny and debates over potential redactions.
A new bipartisan law forces the Justice Department to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein records, setting up a tense 30-day countdown amid political scrutiny and debates over potential redactions.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing Wednesday that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.
'Sick pervert': Trump expected to sign Epstein files bill as DOJ faces release deadline
Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.
Both chambers of Congress have overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents, setting up a high-stakes disclosure once President Donald Trump signs it into law.
House approves Epstein bill to release files | The Chicago Report
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
The public may soon know the details the U.S. Dept. of Justice has kept on the sex trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein.
Federal agents focus immigration crackdown on Louisiana, North Carolina
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
The feds have shifted their immigration focus to Louisiana and North Carolina after recently departing from Chicago.
House bill to release Epstein files passes 427-1
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
The House just passed a bill to release the Epstein files with only one vote against it.
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.