Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding

The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.

Here's where things stand after the US, Israeli strikes on Iran

After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.

U.S., Israel trade strikes with Iran
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As U.S. airstrikes on Iran continue, President Trump is encouraging Iranian protesters to seize power, but it's unclear if that will happen.

Johnson celebrates new affordable homes in Back of the Yards

Mayor Brandon Johnson took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to celebrate the construction of two new homes.

Johnson celebrates new affordable homes in Back of the Yards
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Mayor Brandon Johnson took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Back of the Yards neighborhood to celebrate the construction of two new homes.

Illinois leaders split over Trump’s Iran strike
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Illinois political leaders are reacting swiftly to President Trump’s military strike on Iran — and most Democrats are sharply critical.

Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran

Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.

Read Trump's full statement on Iran strikes: 'We can’t take it anymore'

President Trump has called Iran “the world’s number one state sponsor of terror." He warns U.S. casualties are possible as military operations continue.

Trump hints at 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

President Trump on Friday hinted at a “friendly takeover" of Cuba, but he didn't elaborate. Here's what he said.

Historic Roseland cathedral with ties to Barack Obama | Monument Moment
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As Black History Month wraps up, this week’s Monument Moment spotlights a more than 130-year-old cathedral in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood near Pullman—once home to a young community organizer, Barack Obama—that has endured a devastating fire and even a change in denomination over its long history.

Former president Bill Clinton testifies in Epstein probe
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Former president Bill Clinton is testifying in unprecedented closed-door deposition over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 

Bill Clinton's hours-long Epstein deposition ends: 'I did nothing wrong'

Former President Bill Clinton testified to the House Oversight Committee in a deposition as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Bill Clinton set to testify in Epstein probe, what we know
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Bill Clinton will testify on Friday to the House Oversight Committee as part of a probe into Jeffrey Epstein, and it will mark the first time a former president will be forced to testify before Congress.

FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document probe

The FBI fired additional agents who worked on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort, sources told The Associated Press.

Trump and Mamdani met in Oval Office, discussed housing project

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington Thursday for a meeting with President Trump. The two will reportedly discuss housing projects in the city.

US, Iran begin new round of high-stakes nuclear talks amid growing military tensions
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As a third round of negotiations gets underway between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump pushes for diplomacy while warning of military action, even as Tehran signals it won’t back down from its nuclear ambitions.