Trump won't rule out recession this year

In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.

DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data
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A group of labor unions are asking a federal court to stop DOGE from accessing the Social Security data of millions of Americans.

DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.

Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.

Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor testifies in DC
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Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission ? just, not in the way they think.

Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia
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President Donald Trump said Friday he is ?strongly considering? levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine, floating the possibility of new pressure on Moscow just days after he ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

Illinois lawmaker calls out cuts to Medicaid
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Democratic State Senator La Shawn Ford spoke Friday, saying there's a better path forward instead of making cuts to Medicaid.

Obama Presidential Center: DEI-linked firm's racial lawsuit blasted as baseless 'smears'

An engineering firm working on the Obama Presidential Center says that claims it racially discriminated against a Black-owned subcontractor on the project are baseless and amount to smears – and that simply criticizing the subcontractors’ work does not amount to racism.

Pritzker proposes phone ban in Illinois classrooms
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Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.

Highland Park shooter signs Trump's name on trial waiver
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Robert Crimo III signed the name "Donald Trump" on his trial waiver after pleading guilty to the Highland Park parade shooting on Monday.

SBA to close Chicago office and relocate from 'sanctuary' cities

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close its Chicago office as part of a decision to relocate offices in cities with sanctuary policies.

SBA to close Chicago office and relocate from 'sanctuary' cities
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close its Chicago office as part of a decision to relocate offices in cities with sanctuary policies.

Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.

Chicago 2025 festivals: Full lineup of summer events

The lineup includes iconic events like the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago Jazz Festival and Taste of Chicago.