Chicago officials call for calm ahead of Memorial Day weekend as homicides decline

Chicago’s top officials are calling for calm ahead of Memorial Day weekend — often one of the city’s most violent — as homicides continue to fall and the summer season begins.

White House moves to block foreign students from attending Harvard

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, citing campus safety concerns and alleged foreign affiliations.

Leavitt comments after House passes 'big, beautiful bill'
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made comments during a Thursday press briefing after the House passed what President Trump has called his "big, beautiful bill."

Karoline Leavitt: Staffers engaged in Biden health 'cover-up'
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During a briefing Thursday afternoon, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed questions about allegations that staff members concealed the declining health of former President Joe Biden.

Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department

A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.

House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it

The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.

Illinois Republican urges party to put aside differences on Trump's tax bill
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Illinois Republican Congressman Darin LaHood is vowing that President Trump?s tax bill will not kick any Illinoisans off Medicaid or food stamp programs, and that it'll just root out waste, fraud and abuse.

Chicago's snap curfew vote stalls in city council
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The Chicago City Council has delayed the vote on allowing police to issue a temporary curfew in response to recent "teen takeover" trends.

Army's 250th Birthday: Everything to know about Trump's military parade

President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at a large parade commemorating the Army's 250th birthday on June 14 – the same day as Trump's 79th birthday. 

How Trump’s Golden Dome missile plan compares to Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ system

President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.