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President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.

Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.

Shortly after the order was enacted, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker responded, saying, "working families will pay the price."

U.S. government websites have gone dark as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Experts say the tariffs, which begin Feb. 1, are like launching “a grenade" into the economy.

A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.

Local leaders and residents from Dolton and Thornton Township are urging Illinois officials to take immediate action to remove Tiffany Henyard from her roles as mayor and supervisor.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is sending a message to anyone who participated in the Jan. 6th, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol — don't bother applying for a job with the state government.

As promised during his campaign, second-term President Donald Trump is sending ICE agents to detain and deport those without proper documentation and those with criminal pasts out of the United States. Here are the criteria for who can get detained and deported.

Among those taken into custody was Bernard Norman Meggie, who was allegedly carrying a loaded gun without having the proper permits.