'We should take over': Trump backs GOP push to have federal government control DC
Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."
Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."
Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Takeaways from Gov. Pritzker's Illinois budget address
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the key takeaways from JB Pritzker's budget address at the state capitol.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down the key takeaways from JB Pritzker's budget address at the state capitol.
Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?
The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.
The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.
?Outrageous?: Durbin reacts to Trump, Zelenskyy trading jabs
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is weighing in on the tension between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is weighing in on the tension between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump designates some cartels as 'foreign terrorist organizations'
President Donald Trump is cracking down on the cartels.
President Donald Trump is cracking down on the cartels.
Tensions rising between US and Ukraine, what happened?
President Donald Trump has ruffled some feathers by calling Ukraine's president a dictator.
President Donald Trump has ruffled some feathers by calling Ukraine's president a dictator.
Illinois could join states restricting cellphone use in schools
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind a nationwide push to limit cellphone use in schools.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has thrown his support behind a nationwide push to limit cellphone use in schools.
Reaction pours in after Pritzker's 2026 budget proposal: 'We have our work cut out for us'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his highly anticipated budget address on Wednesday in Springfield, laying out his strategy to address a significant budget shortfall of more than $3 billion.
Pritzker compares Trump Administration to Nazi regime during budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his annual budget address in Springfield on Wednesday, and largely overlooked was his plan to close a projected $3.2 billion budget gap—about half a percent of the total spending plan.
'These cuts will kill more Americans': DOGE aims to cut $1T from deficit amid pushback
DOGE is now targeting millions of government-issued credit cards, which rack up billions in charges every year.
DOGE is now targeting millions of government-issued credit cards, which rack up billions in charges every year.
Screen-free schools in Illinois? Pritzker backing nationwide push
Gov. JB Pritzker presented this idea during his State of the State address on Wednesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker presented this idea during his State of the State address on Wednesday.
Chicago protesters take aim at Trump's federal research funding cuts
Faculty members at the largest university in Chicago are fighting back against proposed federal funding cuts and freezes.
Faculty members at the largest university in Chicago are fighting back against proposed federal funding cuts and freezes.
Chicago alderman slams Johnson's $830M bond proposal
Chicago aldermen delayed a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson?s $830 million bond proposal over concerns about long-term costs.
Chicago aldermen delayed a final vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson?s $830 million bond proposal over concerns about long-term costs.
Pritzker compares Trump administration to Nazi regime in budget address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had strong words Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration when delivering his state budget address in Springfield.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had strong words Wednesday for President Donald Trump's administration when delivering his state budget address in Springfield.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lays out 2026 budget proposal
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday in Springfield to lay out his plan on how to close a more than $3 billion spending gap.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday in Springfield to lay out his plan on how to close a more than $3 billion spending gap.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker delivers budget proposal, vows no tax hikes
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday to lay out how he aims to close a $3 billion deficit.