Trump teases possible government checks, but not everyone?s on board
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President Trump says you could be getting a check from the government. The White House is considering sending money back to Americans, but not everyone thinks it is a good idea.

How's Trump doing one month into his second term? New poll sheds lights
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From radical cuts to government spending to banning paper straws, President Donald Trump's first month back in office has been a whirlwind of activity big and small.

Trump blocks federal funds for undocumented migrants
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President Trump says it's time to stop spending taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants and he's signed an executive order to make sure that happens.

Durbin warns of 'dangerous flaw' in new FBI chief Kash Patel

The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the next director of the FBI, despite strong opposition from Democrats.

Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director

Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.

Trump to rally Team USA with phone call before 4 Nations final, teases Canada with 51st state remark

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he would call the U.S. men’s hockey team ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada in a rematch of their heated game over the weekend.

'We should take over': Trump backs GOP push to have federal government control DC

Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."

Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports

Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.

Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?

The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.

?Outrageous?: Durbin reacts to Trump, Zelenskyy trading jabs
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is weighing in on the tension between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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.

Pritzker compares Trump administration to Nazi regime in budget address
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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.

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.