Did Trump defy a court order? Judge questions deportations to El Salvador

A federal judge is questioning whether the Trump administration ignored his order to halt deportations under a rarely used 1798 law. The case could test the limits of executive power on immigration.

Cook County woman allegedly vandalized Tesla service center in suburb

A Buffalo Grove woman was arrested last week after vandalizing a Tesla service center in Chicago's northwest suburbs, police said.

Trump ends Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ending Secret Service protection for Joe Biden’s adult children, which had been extended through July. The move affects Hunter and Ashley Biden, who had remained under federal protection.

US strikes Houthi rebels
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Houthi rebels are vowing to retaliate after they were targets of intense U.S. airstrikes over the weekend.

JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Pres. Trump says

Thousands of files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released on Tuesday, according to President Trump.

Trump to speak with Putin about peace deal in Ukraine
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President Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about a potential peace deal to stop the fighting in Ukraine.

President Trump to speak with Putin about Ukraine peace deal
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President Trump is preparing to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to help broker a peace deal in Ukraine.

Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia

“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.

Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.

Trump signs government funding bill, avoiding a shutdown

Passage of the government funding bill is seen as a victory for President Trump and congressional Republicans, despite needing votes from Democrats to pass it.

Paris on Politics: DOGE and deportations
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The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.

Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget

President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.

DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year

Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.

Chicago university under investigation in Trump's anti-DEI campaign
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The University of Chicago is among more than 50 universities under investigation for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump?s campaign to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.