Boeing to build F-47, Air Force's future fighter jet, Trump says

The F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, is a manned jet that will help future drone aircraft penetrate the air defenses of China and any other potential foes.

Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says

Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.

Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'

Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.

Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'

Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.

President Trump signs executive order to gut education department
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President Trump took drastic action on Thursday to fulfill a campaign promise. He signed an executive order aimed at paring down the Department of Education.

Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."

Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.

Pritzker launches 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
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Gov. Pritzker said he is traveling across the state to see how President Trump's cuts are impacting people.

Despite ceasefire talks, fighting in Ukraine continues
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Russian forces launched a massive air attack on Ukraine on Tuesday night just hours after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in which they discussed a possible peace agreement.

Can President Trump get a ceasefire in Ukraine? Chicago area professor weighs in
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President Trump talks ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin while Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza. North Central College Professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments.

Fighting continues in Ukraine despite talks between Trump, Putin
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The fighting has not let up in Ukraine, despite what the White House says was a productive phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Who is Judge James 'Jeb' Boasberg? The judge blocking Trump’s deportation plan

Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.

Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge

Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.

JFK files: Previously classified documents released

Thousands of pages of files related to the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy have been released.

San Jose man arrested after viral video shows him keying Tesla

A man suspected of keying a Tesla in a San Jose Costco parking lot —an act of vandalism captured on video for all to see— has been arrested, police said.