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.
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
Zelenskyy: Trump holds the key to ending war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.
Despite controversy, Trump's cabinet nominees securing Senate confirmations
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
President Trump moves to halt funding for schools with COVID mandates
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
Mexican president threatens to sue Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Ukrainian president warns NATO about Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
'Scare the hell out of me': Durbin speaks out against Musk
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
DOGE drama: Dem lawmakers promise to combat Elon Musk's spending cuts
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.