Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
How will Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' affect Illinois? Nonprofits are worried
Some Illinois nonprofits are preparing for major cuts due to President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."
Some Illinois nonprofits are preparing for major cuts due to President Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."
Texas flooding: Pres. Trump signs major disaster declaration for Kerr Co.
President Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he signed the declaration to “ensure that our brave first responders immediately have the resources they need."
President Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he signed the declaration to “ensure that our brave first responders immediately have the resources they need."
Fighter jet forced to 'headbutt' civilian aircraft near Trump's weekend retreat
A fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft after it entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Trump is spending the holiday weekend.
A fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft after it entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Trump is spending the holiday weekend.
Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic
President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.
President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.
People's Independence Day protest against President Trump held in downtown Chicago
A large group of people in Federal Plaza used the July 4th holiday to make their voices heard.
A large group of people in Federal Plaza used the July 4th holiday to make their voices heard.
Anti-Trump protesters march through Chicago on Fourth of July
Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.
Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.
Anti-Trump protest in downtown Chicago on Fourth of July
Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.
Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.
Trump signs order increasing national park fees for foreign tourists
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
Trump announces 2026 UFC fight at White House for America’s 250th birthday
President Trump announced a UFC fight with up to 25,000 spectators will be held on the White House lawn next year as part of the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration.
President Trump announced a UFC fight with up to 25,000 spectators will be held on the White House lawn next year as part of the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration.
Illinois Congressman sheds light on House's passage of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
Rep. Jonathan Jackson, from Chicago's First Congressional District, joins us to discuss the House's passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."
Rep. Jonathan Jackson, from Chicago's First Congressional District, joins us to discuss the House's passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."
Illinois Dems blast ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that barely cleared House, warn of harsh cuts
Illinois lawmakers are criticizing a sweeping Republican-backed spending bill that narrowly passed the House Thursday afternoon in a 218-214 vote.
Illinois lawmakers are criticizing a sweeping Republican-backed spending bill that narrowly passed the House Thursday afternoon in a 218-214 vote.
Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to immediately resign: ‘Too late'
This comes shortly after FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Congress to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for "deceptive" testimony.
This comes shortly after FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Congress to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for "deceptive" testimony.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
Elon Musk threatens to form new political party as 'big beautiful bill' passes Senate
Elon Musk, a vocal critic of the budget bill, is championing a new political party that he believes will be more aligned with Americans' viewpoints.
Elon Musk, a vocal critic of the budget bill, is championing a new political party that he believes will be more aligned with Americans' viewpoints.
Durbin, Duckworth react to 'big beautiful bill' Senate passage
President Trump's mega bill passed the Senate. It's now headed to the House for a mega fight.
President Trump's mega bill passed the Senate. It's now headed to the House for a mega fight.
Trump's new fragrances come with gold statue of him
Trump has launched new "Victory 45-47" fragrances, celebrating his 2016 and 2024 wins. Here's what to know.
Trump has launched new "Victory 45-47" fragrances, celebrating his 2016 and 2024 wins. Here's what to know.
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida
President Trump was in Florida on Tuesday for the grand opening of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The massive trailer-and-tent facility is being called the largest of its kind, with room for one thousand detainees.
President Trump was in Florida on Tuesday for the grand opening of the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. The massive trailer-and-tent facility is being called the largest of its kind, with room for one thousand detainees.
Durbin, Duckworth slam Trump's 'big beautiful bill' after Senate passage
Illinois senators slammed President Trump's "big beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate on Tuesday.
Illinois senators slammed President Trump's "big beautiful bill" after it passed the Senate on Tuesday.
‘Big beautiful bill’ passes in Senate: What’s in it and what comes next
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.
Senate Republicans brought Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage - with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Vance - after a rocky all-night session.