Trump orders US nuclear weapons testing to begin 'immediately' after Russia tests new missiles
The president cited Russia's recent missile tests and China's growing nuclear capabilities as the reasons behind his latest decision.
The president cited Russia's recent missile tests and China's growing nuclear capabilities as the reasons behind his latest decision.
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.
Supreme Court will soon hear Illinois 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.
Trump wraps up South Korea visit ahead of high-stakes meeting with China's Xi Jinping
President Trump concludes his visit to South Korea after finalizing a major trade deal, as attention now turns to his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions and global security.
President Trump concludes his visit to South Korea after finalizing a major trade deal, as attention now turns to his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions and global security.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Trump prepares for high-stakes meeting with China's Xi Jinping amid govt shutdown tensions
President Trump arrives in South Korea ahead of a crucial face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as trade, Taiwan, and the U.S. government shutdown dominate the agenda.
President Trump arrives in South Korea ahead of a crucial face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as trade, Taiwan, and the U.S. government shutdown dominate the agenda.
Trump visits South Korea amid push for trade deal with Seoul
President Donald Trump continued his trip throughout Asia as he seeks a trade deal with Seoul for billions in investments in the U.S.
President Donald Trump continued his trip throughout Asia as he seeks a trade deal with Seoul for billions in investments in the U.S.
Tariffs impacting farmers' costs, margins | The Chicago Report
Illinois farmers are in the middle of harvest season, or have already had their harvest, but this year's bounty brings uncertainy amid President Trump's tariffs.
Illinois farmers are in the middle of harvest season, or have already had their harvest, but this year's bounty brings uncertainy amid President Trump's tariffs.
Illinois appeals Trump administration’s denial of flood disaster aid
Chicago and the state of Illinois are appealing to the Trump administration.
Chicago and the state of Illinois are appealing to the Trump administration.
Trump administration overhauls ICE leadership
The Dept. of Homeland Security has deported more than half-a-million people from the U.S. since President Trump took office. However, the administration is not happy and is demanding DHS ramp up its efforts, even if it means new leadership.
The Dept. of Homeland Security has deported more than half-a-million people from the U.S. since President Trump took office. However, the administration is not happy and is demanding DHS ramp up its efforts, even if it means new leadership.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois, 25 other states sue Trump administration over SNAP halt
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Illinois joined 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Federal workers’ union pressures Dems to back GOP plan as govt shutdown drags on
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
The nation’s largest federal employees union breaks ranks, urging Democrats to accept a Republican proposal to temporarily reopen the government amid growing frustration from workers and lawmakers.
Trump meets with new Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. What we know
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
The meeting between the two leaders is part of an effort to strengthen the trade relationship between the U.S. and Japan.
Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Chicago Democrats hold ‘shadow’ hearing on Trump’s immigration crackdown
Democratic lawmakers held a “shadow” hearing in Chicago to spotlight emotional testimony from residents who say federal immigration tactics under the Trump administration have torn families apart and fueled fear in local communities.
Democratic lawmakers held a “shadow” hearing in Chicago to spotlight emotional testimony from residents who say federal immigration tactics under the Trump administration have torn families apart and fueled fear in local communities.
Donald Trump sued over East Wing demolition: What to know
Trump is facing a lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition, as critics say his ballroom plan breaks preservation laws and is being conducted without approvals.
Trump is facing a lawsuit over the White House East Wing demolition, as critics say his ballroom plan breaks preservation laws and is being conducted without approvals.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Several states and one tribe still await decisions on their requests.
Several states and one tribe still await decisions on their requests.
Trump tightens sanctions on Russia as hopes for ceasefire with Putin collapse
After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.
After a proposed Trump-Putin summit falls apart, the Trump administration ramps up sanctions on Russia, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine — but Moscow remains defiant.