Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means

Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.

Pritzker launches 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
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Pritzker launches 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour

Gov. Pritzker said he is traveling across the state to see how President Trump's cuts are impacting people.

Gov. Pritzker said he is traveling across the state to see how President Trump's cuts are impacting people.

Despite ceasefire talks, fighting in Ukraine continues
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Despite ceasefire talks, fighting in Ukraine continues

Russian forces launched a massive air attack on Ukraine on Tuesday night just hours after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they discussed a possible peace agreement.

Russian forces launched a massive air attack on Ukraine on Tuesday night just hours after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they discussed a possible peace agreement.

Can President Trump get a ceasefire in Ukraine? Chicago area professor weighs in
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Can President Trump get a ceasefire in Ukraine? Chicago area professor weighs in

President Trump talks ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin while Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza. North Central College Professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments.

President Trump talks ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin while Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza. North Central College Professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments.

Fighting continues in Ukraine despite talks between Trump, Putin
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Fighting continues in Ukraine despite talks between Trump, Putin

The fighting has not let up in Ukraine, despite what the White House says was a productive phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

The fighting has not let up in Ukraine, despite what the White House says was a productive phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Who is Judge James 'Jeb' Boasberg? The judge blocking Trump’s deportation plan

Who is Judge James 'Jeb' Boasberg? The judge blocking Trump’s deportation plan

Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.

Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.

Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge

Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge

Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.

Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.

JFK files: Previously classified documents released

JFK files: Previously classified documents released

Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.

Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.

San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla

San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla

A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.

A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.

Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.

Roberts rejects Trump’s call to impeach judge over deportation ruling

Roberts rejects Trump’s call to impeach judge over deportation ruling

Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who blocked deportation flights.

Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who blocked deportation flights.