Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

In a social media post, the president criticized Trevor Noah for his joke and threatened a lawsuit against him calling the comedian’s remarks “false and defamatory."

Democrats consider Illinois as early primary state in 2028 election calendar

The Democratic Party is considering a dozen states, including Illinois, to be among the first primary election contests in the 2028 election cycle.

ICE protests: Feds won’t interfere unless cities ask for help, Trump says

President Trump has said federal agents won’t interfere with protests in Democratic-run cities unless help is specifically requested, and is instructing ICE and Border Patrol agents to protect federal property.

DOJ releases 3 million pages of Epstein files
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The Department of Justice has released what it says are 3 million pages of Epstein files with some disturbing allegations. 

Chicago early voting opens soon as voters choose Durbin’s successor
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Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin. 

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

Federal school voucher debate, Groundhog Day | The Chicago Report
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Should Gov. Pritzker opt in to a federal program that offers scholarship money for low income students to attend private school? Plus, how one quiet suburb is readying for its Groundhog Day closeup.

Study: Partisan divide on foreign policy widens | The Chicago Report
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Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, China foreign policy is at the center of President Trump's agenda these days. But how do average Americans feel about all of these issues? The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has a revealing new survey showing the public's attitudes and how Republican and Democratic voters split.

Federal school voucher debate | The Chicago Report
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Gov. Pritzker has a big decision on his hands. Should he allow low income families in Illinois to access a federal school tuition tax credit program that could help them afford private school for their kids. 

Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns

Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.

Pritzker reviews tuition tax credit amid public school funding concerns
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a major decision on whether Illinois will opt into a new federal tuition scholarship program for students attending private schools.

Trump accounts for kids: What you need to know
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Lots of discussion has unfolded about the Trump baby accounts. What is it and how does it actually work? Joining FOX Chicago is FOX financial analyst Phil Flyn.

From Trinidad to Queens: Nicki Minaj’s immigration story, Trump ties and gold card

Nicki Minaj, the Trinidad-born rapper who rose to fame repping Queens, New York, is drawing renewed attention for her growing public support of President Donald Trump.

Withdrawal of ICE in MN depends on cooperation, Trump's border czar says

White House Border Czar Tom Homan, in his first briefing after taking over Operation Metro Surge, said he is working on a drawdown plan of federal agents in Minnesota, but it depends on cooperation with state and local officials.

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.