Trump designates some cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'
President Donald Trump is cracking down on the cartels.
President Donald Trump is cracking down on the cartels.
Tensions rising between US and Ukraine, what happened?
President Donald Trump has ruffled some feathers by calling Ukraine's president a dictator.
President Donald Trump has ruffled some feathers by calling Ukraine's president a dictator.
Pritzker compares Trump Administration to Nazi regime during budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
'These cuts will kill more Americans': DOGE aims to cut $1T from deficit amid pushback
DOGE is now targeting millions of government-issued credit cards, which rack up billions in charges every year.
DOGE is now targeting millions of government-issued credit cards, which rack up billions in charges every year.
Chicago protesters take aim at Trump's federal research funding cuts
Faculty members at the largest university in Chicago are fighting back against proposed federal funding cuts and freezes.
Faculty members at the largest university in Chicago are fighting back against proposed federal funding cuts and freezes.
Pritzker compares Trump administration to Nazi regime in budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had strong words Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration when delivering his state budget address in Springfield.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had strong words Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration when delivering his state budget address in Springfield.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
'Stop the billionaire takeover': Chicago protest takes aim at DOGE layoffs
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state?s second-largest employer.
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state?s second-largest employer.
Illinois federal employees protest against Trump's layoffs
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state’s second-largest employer.
Illinois is home to over 81,000 federal employees, making the federal government the state’s second-largest employer.
Illegal crossings dropping on US southern border
Illegal immigration has significantly declined since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Illegal immigration has significantly declined since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Trump executive order aims to make IVF more affordable, White House says
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers weeks after deadly DCA plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Illinois Dem lawmakers push back against Trump budget cuts
What we know about lawmakers pushing back against President Donald Trump's budget cuts.
What we know about lawmakers pushing back against President Donald Trump's budget cuts.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Trump?s federal layoffs accelerating as IRS firings could start today
What we know about the Trump administration's federal layoffs as Democratic lawmakers in Illinois vow to fight back.
What we know about the Trump administration's federal layoffs as Democratic lawmakers in Illinois vow to fight back.
Daytona 500 live: How to watch on TV, stream NASCAR's biggest race
It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.
It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.
President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR Daytona 500: Here's when the president arrives
It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."
It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.



















