CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'

Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.

Congress considering DOGE cuts
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Both Democrats and Republicans are voicing strong feelings about President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to make cuts to government spending.

Former Ald. Dick Mell reacts to Trump's pardon of son-in-law Blagojevich
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A prominent family member of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's spoke out Thursday. His father-in-law, Dick Mell, served as a powerful Chicago alderman for nearly 30 years. Fox 32's Paris Schutz caught up with him Thursday afternoon.

NATO pushes back on new Trump policy
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The White House is pushing back on claims from NATO allies that it is getting too close to the Kremlin, and President Trump is pushing a major American policy change in Europe.

Trump signs order for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners

The president rolled out his plans to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports. Here's what we know.

Will President Donald Trump attend the Daytona 500?

President Donald Trump attended Super Bowl LIX, becoming the first sitting president to attend the event. Will he attend the 2025 NASCAR Daytona 500 race in Florida?

Trump elected chairman of Kennedy Center, replaces board with loyalists

Less than a week after announcing his intention to take over the role, President Donald Trump was elected chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday.

Trump says he and Putin will begin talks to end Ukraine war after prisoner swap

President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, signaling a shift in U.S. policy.

Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes

The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.

Illinois congressman speaks out on Trump's federal funding cuts
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is calling out President Donald Trump's attempt to cut federal spending on programs for the underserved.

After Blagojevich’s pardon, Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for his own

After former President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another push for his own pardon.