First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Ukraine peace talks advance, but uncertainty remains
As negotiations continue, U.S. officials push to revise a proposed peace deal while Ukraine seeks stronger security guarantees and resists demands seen as favoring Russia.
As negotiations continue, U.S. officials push to revise a proposed peace deal while Ukraine seeks stronger security guarantees and resists demands seen as favoring Russia.
Trump calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation 'great news'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.
Kim Foxx, others react to Illinois eliminating cash bail
We are continuing to follow reaction to Tuesday’s Illinois Supreme Court ruling that upholds the elimination of cash bail.
We are continuing to follow reaction to Tuesday’s Illinois Supreme Court ruling that upholds the elimination of cash bail.
Vernon Hills toy company awaits Supreme Court ruling in tariff case against Trump administration
A Vernon Hills toy company is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in its case against the Trump administration. The family-owned business is fighting the sweeping tariffs enacted earlier this year — trade policies that have reshaped the economy.
A Vernon Hills toy company is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in its case against the Trump administration. The family-owned business is fighting the sweeping tariffs enacted earlier this year — trade policies that have reshaped the economy.
Mamdani, Trump speak after meeting at the White House
After their Oval Office meeting, both President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the conversation as productive and focused on shared priorities.
After their Oval Office meeting, both President Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the conversation as productive and focused on shared priorities.
Professor Caliendo on Florida Rep’s indictment, Epstein files, and Trump’s rhetoric | ChicagoLIVE
North Central College’s Stephen Caliendo joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest headlines — including a Florida lawmaker’s indictment over COVID relief funds, the House’s vote to release the Epstein documents, and former President Trump’s controversial claim that Democrats committed “sedition.”
North Central College’s Stephen Caliendo joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the latest headlines — including a Florida lawmaker’s indictment over COVID relief funds, the House’s vote to release the Epstein documents, and former President Trump’s controversial claim that Democrats committed “sedition.”
What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, beef from Brazil
Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.
Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.
Trump, Mamdani to meet at White House today
President Trump and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet at the White House on Friday after months of sharp exchanges, searching for common ground despite major political differences.
President Trump and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet at the White House on Friday after months of sharp exchanges, searching for common ground despite major political differences.
Chicago twins lead youth conversation with Pope Leo during national conference
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Chicago twins lead youth conversation with Pope Leo during national conference
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Chicago mayor calls CTA attack that left woman burned an ‘isolated incident’
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an attack on a CTA Blue Line an “isolated incident."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling an attack on a CTA Blue Line an “isolated incident."
FULL REMARKS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasts system failures after CTA arson attack
During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.
During a budget update, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed outrage over the Blue Line arson attack that left a woman fighting for her life. Calling it a failure of both the criminal justice and mental health systems, Johnson said the suspect had a long history of felony charges and clear signs of severe mental illness.
U.S. boosts military presence in Caribbean amid growing tensions with Venezuela
What to know about Operation Southern Spear, rising U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, and escalating tensions involving Venezuela and drug cartel operations.
What to know about Operation Southern Spear, rising U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, and escalating tensions involving Venezuela and drug cartel operations.
Trump threatens Slotkin, other members of Congress with jail time over video to military
Responding to a video posted on social media by members of Congress, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled the recording “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" that's “punishable by DEATH!"
Responding to a video posted on social media by members of Congress, including U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled the recording “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR" that's “punishable by DEATH!"
Chicago outlines long-term vision to reshape downtown with more housing, nightlife and transit upgrades
A new Central Area Framework Plan presented at City Council lays out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 20-year roadmap for boosting housing, revitalizing nightlife and filling vacant downtown spaces as the Chicago Plan Commission prepares to vote on it.
A new Central Area Framework Plan presented at City Council lays out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 20-year roadmap for boosting housing, revitalizing nightlife and filling vacant downtown spaces as the Chicago Plan Commission prepares to vote on it.
Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.
What's next after Trump signs bill ordering release of Epstein files
A new bipartisan law forces the Justice Department to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein records, setting up a tense 30-day countdown amid political scrutiny and debates over potential redactions.
A new bipartisan law forces the Justice Department to disclose most of its Jeffrey Epstein records, setting up a tense 30-day countdown amid political scrutiny and debates over potential redactions.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.