Evanston teachers, students rally amid threat of Trump budget cuts
Teachers and students in Evanston are taking a stand against education cuts by the Trump administration.
Teachers and students in Evanston are taking a stand against education cuts by the Trump administration.
Who is Judge James 'Jeb' Boasberg? The judge blocking Trump’s deportation plan
Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.
Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
JFK files: Previously classified documents released
Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.
Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.
Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.
Roberts rejects Trump’s call to impeach judge over deportation ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who blocked deportation flights.
Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who blocked deportation flights.
White House: Trump, Putin agree to ceasefire on energy, infrastructure
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a phone call that was more than an hour long on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a phone call that was more than an hour long on Tuesday.
Did Trump defy a court order? Judge questions deportations to El Salvador
A federal judge is questioning whether the Trump administration ignored his order to halt deportations under a rarely used 1798 law. The case could test the limits of executive power on immigration.
A federal judge is questioning whether the Trump administration ignored his order to halt deportations under a rarely used 1798 law. The case could test the limits of executive power on immigration.
Semisonic blasts White House for using their song 'Closing Time'
"They have missed the point entirely," Semisonic wrote on X on Monday.
"They have missed the point entirely," Semisonic wrote on X on Monday.
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ending Secret Service protection for Joe Biden’s adult children, which had been extended through July. The move affects Hunter and Ashley Biden, who had remained under federal protection.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ending Secret Service protection for Joe Biden’s adult children, which had been extended through July. The move affects Hunter and Ashley Biden, who had remained under federal protection.
Trump's proposed lumber tariffs could raise home prices
President Trump's proposed tariffs on lumber could raise home prices and its sparking concerns.
President Trump's proposed tariffs on lumber could raise home prices and its sparking concerns.
US strikes Houthi rebels
Houthi rebels are vowing to retaliate after they were targets of intense U.S. airstrikes over the weekend.
Houthi rebels are vowing to retaliate after they were targets of intense U.S. airstrikes over the weekend.
JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Pres. Trump says
Thousands of files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released on Tuesday, according to President Trump.
Thousands of files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released on Tuesday, according to President Trump.
MN lawmakers want to define 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported by Trump administration despite judge's order
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.
Paris on Politics: DOGE and deportations
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.