Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.

Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.

Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.

Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks

Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.

Chicago mayor defends budget as analysts warn of credit risks
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Mayor Brandon Johnson spent more than three minutes defending his 2026 budget proposal Thursday, despite warnings that it could lead to another downgrade of Chicago’s credit rating.

Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

'Shocked the conscience': Chicago mayor reacts to ICE agents detaining teacher in front of children
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday talked about an incident the day before in which federal immigration agents forcibly removed a teacher from a North Side daycare in front of children.

Protecting Chicago budget tour
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Chicago city leaders want to hear from you about the budget for next year.

Supreme Court weighs legality of Trump’s tariffs in case brought by Chicago area toymaker
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The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case challenging the legality of former President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods. At the center of the case is Vernon Hills-based Hand2Mind, the parent company of Learning Resources, which argues the president overstepped his authority in imposing tariffs that have cost the family-run business millions. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for U.S. trade policy and the global economy.

Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.

Dems celebrate major election night victories as GOP regroups ahead of midterms
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From New York to Virginia, Democrats scored key wins in off-year races, revealing both momentum and divisions within the party as the 2026 midterm battle begins to take shape.

New questions raised over Chicago mayor's 'gift closet' after IG report
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Chicago’s inspector general reveals the mayor’s gift closet was built just weeks before it opened to the public, following blocked inspections that may have violated city code.

Chicago IG report questions mayor’s oversight of “gift room” and city ethics practices | ChicagoLIVE
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A new Inspector General report is raising questions about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “gift room” and the city’s overall approach to oversight. Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks down the findings.