Peace deal on shaky ground as Israel attacks Lebanon
Just days after the announced ceasefire, Iran says it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. They say it's in response to Isreali attacks on Lebanon, but the White House says the strait is in fact open for business. The vice president now on his way to Switzerland for those peace talks that were supposed to kick off yesterday. Fox's Alex Hogan has more from Tel Aviv.
Just days after the announced ceasefire, Iran says it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. They say it's in response to Isreali attacks on Lebanon, but the White House says the strait is in fact open for business. The vice president now on his way to Switzerland for those peace talks that were supposed to kick off yesterday. Fox's Alex Hogan has more from Tel Aviv.
Expert weighs in as Iran delays talks after Israeli attacks | The Chicago Report
Even though there was no signing ceremony today as President Trump outlined earlier this week, the fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal appears to be holding for now after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new ceasefire. A new round of strikes between the two threatened to derail the peace effort with Iran, but now, both sides have agreed to pause the fighting to give peace talks their best chance. Iran is now on a 60-day clock to end its nuclear program, but talks are off to a slow start. Northeastern Illinois University Professor Matteo Farzaneh is here to weigh in on what's new.
Even though there was no signing ceremony today as President Trump outlined earlier this week, the fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal appears to be holding for now after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a new ceasefire. A new round of strikes between the two threatened to derail the peace effort with Iran, but now, both sides have agreed to pause the fighting to give peace talks their best chance. Iran is now on a 60-day clock to end its nuclear program, but talks are off to a slow start. Northeastern Illinois University Professor Matteo Farzaneh is here to weigh in on what's new.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, but Israel says it will continue to respond to any incoming threats.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, but Israel says it will continue to respond to any incoming threats.
Expert breaks down uncertainty surrounding US-Iran agreement
A North Central College professor discusses how renewed fighting between Israel and Lebanon is affecting U.S.-Iran diplomacy, the future of the Strait of Hormuz and what steps Washington could take to keep the agreement on track.
A North Central College professor discusses how renewed fighting between Israel and Lebanon is affecting U.S.-Iran diplomacy, the future of the Strait of Hormuz and what steps Washington could take to keep the agreement on track.
Trump hosts White House Medal of Honor ceremony
President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) in a ceremony at the White House.
President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired) in a ceremony at the White House.
Strait of Hormuz reopened as peace deal signed
And oil and gas prices have already begun plummeting now that the Strait of Hormuz has s been reopened.. This was part of a tentative agreement signed by President Trump to end the War with Iran.
And oil and gas prices have already begun plummeting now that the Strait of Hormuz has s been reopened.. This was part of a tentative agreement signed by President Trump to end the War with Iran.
Trump pulls dozens of national park exhibits deemed to ‘inappropriately disparage’ Americans
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must return dozens of exhibits that were removed by a Trump order because they were deemed to “inappropriately disparage" Americans.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must return dozens of exhibits that were removed by a Trump order because they were deemed to “inappropriately disparage" Americans.
Fox News Poll: Most rate the economy negatively, including half of Republicans
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
It’s less than five months until the midterm elections and voters are not happy with what’s in their wallets.
What's next after Trump signs interim Iran deal as critics question compliance
President Trump says a new agreement with Iran could end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch fresh nuclear talks, but lawmakers and voters remain skeptical that Tehran will uphold its commitments.
President Trump says a new agreement with Iran could end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch fresh nuclear talks, but lawmakers and voters remain skeptical that Tehran will uphold its commitments.
Algae turns reflecting pool green just weeks after $14M renovation | ChicagoLIVE
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has turned green due to algae buildup just weeks after its renovation was completed. Keith Gray of Integrated Lakes Management explains why it’s happening.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has turned green due to algae buildup just weeks after its renovation was completed. Keith Gray of Integrated Lakes Management explains why it’s happening.
Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days
President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.
G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end US-Iran war
Leaders at the G7 have spent significant time discussing a way forward with Iran and have backed President Trump's peace deal. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down what's happened at the summit so far.
Leaders at the G7 have spent significant time discussing a way forward with Iran and have backed President Trump's peace deal. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down what's happened at the summit so far.
Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Want to have a fun summer? It might cost you... | ChicagoLIVE
From food and travel to gas prices, summer expenses are expected to rise. Lorelei Salas, former supervision director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why this season is shaping up to be more expensive than previous summers.
From food and travel to gas prices, summer expenses are expected to rise. Lorelei Salas, former supervision director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains why this season is shaping up to be more expensive than previous summers.
How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
CTU, IFT push back against federal school vouchers | The Chicago Report
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
President Donald Trump's federal voucher plan is sparking fierce debate in Illinois, with critics calling it a backdoor scheme to privatize education. The CTU and the Illinois Federation of Teachers want Gov. Pritzker to opt out of it. Here to break down what's at stake is CTU President Stacy Davis Gates.
Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list."
How to understand the US-Iran War peace deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. North Central College professor William Muck breaks down the details.
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. North Central College professor William Muck breaks down the details.
Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'
President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."
President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."
Breakthrough deal with Iran could end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced that a peace deal has been reached with Iran and will be signed Friday. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down the deal and what it means for gas prices.
President Trump announced that a peace deal has been reached with Iran and will be signed Friday. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down the deal and what it means for gas prices.