Elon Musk sells X to his own AI company xAI in $33 billion stock deal

Elon Musk has sold X, formerly Twitter, to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion all-stock deal, signaling deeper integration between artificial intelligence and the social media platform.

Feds want Madigan to forfeit millions following convictions
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Feds are coming for Michael Madigan?s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.

Trump says Greenland takeover is needed for 'world peace'
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President Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring the mineral-rich territory for strategic reasons and as a matter of national security.

Chicago nurses demand an end to VA staffing cuts
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The Washington Post says an internal White House document shows that government agencies are in line for additional worker cuts in the range of 8-50%.

Illinois lawmaker proposes state takeover of Chicago Public Schools

An Illinois state representative filed a bill that would put CPS under the guidance of the Illinois Finance Authority, a state agency that has taken over other statewide school systems that were insolvent. 

Pritzker to lead Illinois delegation on trade mission to Mexico
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Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week aiming to strengthen economic ties between Illinois and one of its largest trading partners.

Pritzker to lead Illinois delegation on trade mission to Mexico

Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week aiming to strengthen economic ties between Illinois and one of its largest trading partners. 

DOGE gives updates on federal funding cuts
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The Department of Government Efficiency claims to have already saved $130 billion thanks to government funding cuts and there may be more on the way.

Boston college student with valid visa detained by ICE
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An international PhD student at Tuft's University in Boston was detained by ICE, despite having a valid visa.

Chicago mayor fires back at border czar’s ‘reprehensible’ threats to prosecute him over ICE raids

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shared how he really felt about border czar Tom Homan threatening to prosecute him if he gets in the way of ICE deportation raids in an interview on Thursday.

Democrats call for resignations, investigation into Signal use for Yemen strike
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Democrats want national security officials to resign and an investigation into their use of Signal to discuss plans for a strike in Yemen. President Trump and other key leaders took tough questions today.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars: 'This is permanent'

President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, aiming to boost U.S. manufacturing but risking higher auto prices and lower sales.