SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine as winter looms, nuclear tensions rise
As combat escalates around key eastern towns in Ukraine, Moscow and Washington exchange stark nuclear-warnings with global stakes rising.
As combat escalates around key eastern towns in Ukraine, Moscow and Washington exchange stark nuclear-warnings with global stakes rising.
Supreme Court weighs legality of Trump’s tariffs in case brought by Chicago area toymaker
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case challenging the legality of former President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. At the center of the case is Vernon Hills-based Hand2Mind, the parent company of Learning Resources, which argues the president overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs that have cost the family-run business millions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade policy and the global economy.
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case challenging the legality of former President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. At the center of the case is Vernon Hills-based Hand2Mind, the parent company of Learning Resources, which argues the president overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs that have cost the family-run business millions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade policy and the global economy.
Supreme Court hears arguments over whether President Trump overstepped his authority to impose tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Dems celebrate major election night victories as GOP regroups ahead of midterms
From New York to Virginia, Democrats scored key wins in off-year races, revealing both momentum and divisions within the party as the 2026 midterm battle begins to take shape.
From New York to Virginia, Democrats scored key wins in off-year races, revealing both momentum and divisions within the party as the 2026 midterm battle begins to take shape.
Trump says in Truth Social post that SNAP benefits won't be paid until shutdown ends
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.
President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopen.
Suburban Chicago man charged with posting online threat to President Trump: officials
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
Suburban Chicago man charged with posting online threat to President Trump: officials
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
Trump '60 Minutes' interview: Here's what happened
Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.
Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
Trump signals possible return to U.S. nuclear testing after decades-long pause
Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.
Following his meeting with China’s President Xi, President Trump says the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons tests in response to actions by other nations, even as he continues to call for global denuclearization.
'Shameful': Noem responds to Pritzker's request to pause immigration enforcement for Halloween
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
Gov. Pritzker slams 'worst of the worst' in Trump administration
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."
Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."
Trump, Xi strike hopeful tone after high-stakes meeting in South Korea
Following their two-hour discussion, President Trump says progress was made toward a new trade deal as both nations agree to ease tariffs and boost cooperation.
Following their two-hour discussion, President Trump says progress was made toward a new trade deal as both nations agree to ease tariffs and boost cooperation.
Trump cutting tariffs on China after meeting with Xi
The president said he chose to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods under 50% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curtailing fentanyl trafficking.
The president said he chose to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods under 50% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curtailing fentanyl trafficking.
Supreme Court will soon hear Illinois toy company’s case against Trump-era tariffs
In exactly one week, a suburban toy company will present its fight over tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court.
In exactly one week, a suburban toy company will present its fight over tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court.