Chicago alderman weighs in on temporary pause for new data centers
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing a one-year pause while the city develops data center regulations, but some aldermen want immediate action.

Illinois immigrant rights group plans protest during Trump’s Chicago visit
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The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights discusses its planned protest and efforts to support immigrant and refugee families across the state.

Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. 

Trump’s UN speech, Iran threat and media battle explained
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Ambassador Ian Kelly discusses President Trump’s tough language toward Iran, the response from world leaders and the administration’s ongoing conflict with major news organizations.

One-on-one with US Senate candidate Don Tracy | The Chicago Report
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We're less than two months out from a high-stakes election that could reshape Illinois' representation in Washington as control of Congress hangs in the balance. US Senate candidate Don Tracy joins us.

Trump at UN on Iran war: 'Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic?'
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While speaking at the United Nations Tuesday, President Trump asked all nations to join the U.S. to economically isolate Iran until they stop attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lightfoot claims CCSAO has authority to investigate ICE, green card lawsuit | The Chicago Report
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Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Latino leaders at Daley Plaza, demanding that Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke meet with the community and take action on alleged ICE abuses. And, Illinois and Chicago are suing the Trump administration over a green card rule change. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Chicago mayoral poll: Where Latino voters stand in 2027 race
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We're almost five months from Chicago selecting a new mayor and new polling may shed some light on where Latino voters are leaning. 

Trump has mentioned Biden nearly 900 times on the campaign trail

A new analysis shows President Donald Trump has made Joe Biden a political target on social media and in speeches, deflecting criticism on key national issues onto the former president.

White House TV pool to suspend coverage of Trump events

White House television pool members FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News announced Monday they have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico, accusing the three outlets of publishing "fake news."

Pritzker inches closer to White House run
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Fox Chicago political reporter Brandon Pope discusses Gov. JB Pritzker’s health journey, weight loss and potential plans for a presidential campaign.

News organizations sue Trump admin over White House access
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Professor Stephen Caliendo explains the legal and press freedom issues surrounding lawsuits filed after journalists were barred from entering the White House.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico suing Trump administration over ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.

Trump’s busy week: Iran, Greenland and NATO tensions
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Political science professor William Muck discusses President Trump’s upcoming meetings, the war with Iran, a new security agreement with Greenland and concerns about Russia’s intentions toward NATO.

Trump says planned Washington arch could become military complex with drones, snipers

President Donald Trump said a planned 250-foot arch near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery could serve as a “top grade military complex."

FAA approves Trump's triumphal arch, requires 'eternal flame' on top

President Trump's proposed triumphal arch outside Arlington National Cemetery just cleared another hurdle, though it's unclear when construction could begin.

Trump strikes deal granting US permanent military access to Greenland

President Donald Trump reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the United States permanent military access.