National Guard to stay in Chicago as legal fight over deployment continues
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president does not have that authority.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president does not have that authority.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
National Guard deployment extended
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
The Trump administration has extended the National Guard's deployment in the Chicago area, despite a recent court ruling that the president doesn't have that authority. The news came out of a bombshell hearing on Capitol Hill - where Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth had pointed questions for defense department officials. Political reporter Paris Schutz is here to break it all down.
Indiana Republicans block Trump's redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
Trump admin touts economic outlook for 2026
The White House projects lower inflation and steady jobs ahead while debates over interest rates and healthcare affordability intensify in Washington.
The White House projects lower inflation and steady jobs ahead while debates over interest rates and healthcare affordability intensify in Washington.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.
Senate races to stop looming Obamacare price spikes as deadline nears
With COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire in just weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over dueling plans as both sides scramble for a last-minute deal.
With COVID-era health care subsidies set to expire in just weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over dueling plans as both sides scramble for a last-minute deal.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Budget battle continues at City Hall | The Chicago Report
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
The city budget standoff intensifies. Will they get a deal before the holidays, or risk an unprecedented Chicago shutdown?
Trump admin defends funding threats over CTA safety
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
The Chicago Transit Authority has a week to meet the Trump administration’s demands to improve safety on its system or risk losing federal funding.
Mike Madigan asks President Trump for clemency
Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency.
Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency.
US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela as tensions mount
President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Judge orders Trump administration to stop California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to stop deploying California National Guard troops in Los Angeles and return control of the service members to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Fed decision on interest rates arrives as Trump pushes for deeper cuts
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
The Federal Reserve weighs a possible rate cut today while President Trump and lawmakers from both parties debate its impact on inflation, the economy, and the upcoming election season.
President Obama surprises Chicago elementary school students
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Former President Barack Obama was back in town to surprise elementary school students.
Chicago alderman revives curfew plan with longer police notice window
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Ald. Hopkins is back with another proposal that would give police the authority to declare curfews at any public space, at any time of day.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Illinois' Sen. Dick Durbin wants more online protections for kids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
Federal government issues safety directive to CTA
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.
The federal government is putting the CTA on notice. You might see more police patrols on your rides.