Trump wears 'Happy Trump' pin on lapel, but says he's never happy

He wore it Friday under the more traditional American flag pin during an event with oil executives in the White House's East Room.

Venezuela frees political prisoners, realigns oil policy as U.S. signals approval
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Political prisoners are being released and oil policy is being realigned in Venezuela. President Trump said the Venezuelan government is giving the U.S. exactly what it wants and that's expected to continue, at least for now. 

Illinois leaders speak out against child care funding freeze
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Illinois is once again suing the Trump administration, this time to get access to $1 billion in childcare funding the state is owed. 

Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds

Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.

Illinois joins lawsuit as Trump Administration freezes $130M in EV charging funds
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Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.

Illinois officials warn Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Chicago incidents

Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.

Illinois officials warn Minneapolis ICE shooting echoes Chicago incidents
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Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.

Lori Lightfoot launches ICE Accountability Project to document alleged agent abuses
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Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a new public reporting platform aimed at documenting and investigating alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents in Chicago, with the goal of holding those who violate residents’ rights accountable.

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela

The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.

U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tankers as lawmakers press Trump administration for answers
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U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.

Chicago City Council advances ‘snap curfew’ plan despite mayor’s opposition
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Chicago’s so-called “snap curfew” ordinance is moving forward after the City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 11–4 to advance a revised version of the plan, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson says he opposes it.

Trump says Venezuelan oil could flow to the U.S. after Maduro arrest
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President Trump claims millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil may be headed to the United States, sparking debate over America’s growing influence in the region and what country could be next.

Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
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A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.