Elon Musk draws criticism over efforts to cut government spending
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has become a standout figure in President Trump's second administration, but he's coming under intense criticism for his efforts to cut government spending with DOGE.
Daytona 500 live: How to watch on TV, stream NASCAR's biggest race
It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.
It is race day for NASCAR fans and racing fans! The Daytona 500 – known as The Great American Race – is Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The iconic and historic race also marks the beginning of the official racing season.
President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR Daytona 500: Here's when the president arrives
It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."
It's official: President Donald Trump will be at NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Sunday in Florida. It will be the second time Trump, as president, has attended "The Great American Race."
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
Trump's mug shot from Fulton County Jail hangs in White House
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
Mike Madigan jury foreman calls case 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
Zelenskyy: Trump holds the key to ending war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes President Trump is the key to ending his country's war with Russia. He met with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich today.
Mike Madigan jury foreman: Case was 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved ?government overreach? and that the evidence wasn?t as solid as it seemed.
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved ?government overreach? and that the evidence wasn?t as solid as it seemed.
Despite controversy, Trump's cabinet nominees securing Senate confirmations
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
Despite controversy around some of President Trump's cabinet nominees. So far, they're rolling through their Senate confirmations.
President Trump moves to halt funding for schools with COVID mandates
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
President Trump is expected to sign at least one new executive order Friday evening that would bar schools and universities who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates from receiving federal funds.
Mexican president threatens to sue Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday her government was deciding whether to initiate a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps.
Ukrainian president warns NATO about Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning NATO that Russia is a threat to the alliance.
'Scare the hell out of me': Durbin speaks out against Musk
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is not too happy with Elon Musk's federal spending cuts.
DOGE drama: Dem lawmakers promise to combat Elon Musk's spending cuts
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
Democrats are in a frenzy over Elon Musk's sweeping federal spending cuts.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
Gompers Park encampment move-out delayed
The City of Chicago has postponed plans to move unhoused residents of a Northwest Side homeless encampment into shelters.
The City of Chicago has postponed plans to move unhoused residents of a Northwest Side homeless encampment into shelters.
OEMC executive director, 2 other agency leaders stepping down
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Chicago inspector general alleges obstruction by Johnson, Lightfoot administrations
The Office of Inspector General detailed three primary concerns.
The Office of Inspector General detailed three primary concerns.
Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.
Three key Chicago agency leaders announce resignations on same day
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.
Three key Chicago agency leaders ? the aviation commissioner, the executive director of OEMC, and the chief administrator of COPA ? are stepping down.