Democrats renew criticism of ICE detention conditions as Trump administration weighs new restrictions
Democrats are once again speaking out about conditions inside ICE detention facilities as the Trump administration considers new steps aimed at reducing demonstrations outside the centers.
Democrats are once again speaking out about conditions inside ICE detention facilities as the Trump administration considers new steps aimed at reducing demonstrations outside the centers.
Centenarians take special tour of Obama Presidential Center
Three women over the age of 100 were treated to a special limo ride and private visit to the Obama Presidential Center, where they reflected on history and their longtime support of former President Barack Obama.
Three women over the age of 100 were treated to a special limo ride and private visit to the Obama Presidential Center, where they reflected on history and their longtime support of former President Barack Obama.
Expert analysis: Cornyn ousted as Trump-backed Paxton wins big in Texas political shakeup
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down Ken Paxton’s upset victory over Senator John Cornyn, what it says about Trump’s influence over the GOP, and whether Democrats now have a real shot at flipping control of Congress.
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down Ken Paxton’s upset victory over Senator John Cornyn, what it says about Trump’s influence over the GOP, and whether Democrats now have a real shot at flipping control of Congress.
Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
Trump pushes Iraq peace deal as pressure builds on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump holds a high-stakes Cabinet meeting while facing criticism from some Republicans over a proposed Iraq peace deal and showing renewed political influence in Texas.
President Donald Trump holds a high-stakes Cabinet meeting while facing criticism from some Republicans over a proposed Iraq peace deal and showing renewed political influence in Texas.
Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates son’s graduation at Kenwood Academy
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a commencement message at Kenwood Academy’s graduation ceremony, where his oldest son Owen Johnson was among more than 300 seniors crossing the stage.
Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
Iran accuses US of breaking ceasefire as lawmakers warn emerging peace deal favors Tehran
Tensions in the Middle East remain high after Iran claimed the U.S. violated a ceasefire agreement, while officials in Doha work on a proposal that could extend the truce, curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and expand normalization efforts between Arab nations and Israel.
Tensions in the Middle East remain high after Iran claimed the U.S. violated a ceasefire agreement, while officials in Doha work on a proposal that could extend the truce, curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and expand normalization efforts between Arab nations and Israel.
Iran latest: President Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David Wednesday
President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.
President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.
Chicago teen charged in shooting of ex-Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s father, officials say
An 18-year-old man was charged in connection with the shooting of ex-Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's father in Chicago last March.
An 18-year-old man was charged in connection with the shooting of ex-Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's father in Chicago last March.
Chicago Public Health Commissioner resigns
Another staff shake up in Mayor Johnson's administration. The city's public health commissioner has resigned.
Another staff shake up in Mayor Johnson's administration. The city's public health commissioner has resigned.
Chicago's top doctor resigns, mayor's office says
Chicago's commissioner of public health, Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige has resigned her post, the mayor's office confirmed on Saturday.
Chicago's commissioner of public health, Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige has resigned her post, the mayor's office confirmed on Saturday.
Trump administration deletes Jan. 6 riot case updates from website
The Justice Department says it has removed news releases related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutions from its website, calling the information “partisan propaganda."
The Justice Department says it has removed news releases related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot prosecutions from its website, calling the information “partisan propaganda."
Illinois joins states suing Trump over grad loan caps | The Chicago Report
Illinois is joining a 25-state lawsuit to block new Trump administration caps on federal student loans. Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues reducing the annual limit to just $20,000 will cripple the pipeline for doctors, nurses and social workers. We talked to credit specialist Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified. He breaks down the changes, and brings tips for borrowers.
Illinois is joining a 25-state lawsuit to block new Trump administration caps on federal student loans. Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues reducing the annual limit to just $20,000 will cripple the pipeline for doctors, nurses and social workers. We talked to credit specialist Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified. He breaks down the changes, and brings tips for borrowers.
Former Time Magazine reporter weighs In on Gabbard’s sudden exit | ChicagoLIVE
Professor Alain Sanders, attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter, and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, weighs in on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation and what it could mean politically and strategically for the Trump administration.
Professor Alain Sanders, attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter, and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, weighs in on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation and what it could mean politically and strategically for the Trump administration.
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her role as director of national intelligence.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her role as director of national intelligence.
Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal
President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.
President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.
This is why a judge threw out evidence in Tiffany Haddish's DUI case
A Fayette County judge ruled Wednesday to suppress several pieces of evidence in the DUI case against actress Tiffany Haddish.
A Fayette County judge ruled Wednesday to suppress several pieces of evidence in the DUI case against actress Tiffany Haddish.
Republicans clash over Trump's White House ballroom funding request
Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump’s push for funding tied to a new White House ballroom and border security package, as lawmakers debate costs, spending priorities, and whether Congress can meet the president’s June 1 deadline.
Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump’s push for funding tied to a new White House ballroom and border security package, as lawmakers debate costs, spending priorities, and whether Congress can meet the president’s June 1 deadline.