Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
More than 5,000 youth summer jobs at risk under proposed budget cuts
Community members are voicing concern at City Hall as a proposed budget move threatens thousands of youth summer job opportunities.
Community members are voicing concern at City Hall as a proposed budget move threatens thousands of youth summer job opportunities.
2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony
President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.
President Donald Trump hosted Sunday night's 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a president has hosted the event.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Duckworth calls second strike on alleged drug boat ‘essentially murder’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."
Budget battle ongoing between Chicago mayor, aldermen
The budget battle between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago aldermen continues to heat up.
The budget battle between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago aldermen continues to heat up.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR lawsuit
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan appeared in federal court today. He testified at a trial related to a lawsuit he filed against NASCAR.
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan appeared in federal court today. He testified at a trial related to a lawsuit he filed against NASCAR.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
Trump focuses on the economy as concerns over affordability grow
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.
New Dream Act proposal could expand legal options for young immigrants in Illinois
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
Mayor Johnson dismisses rival budget plan ahead of year-end vote
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
With Chicago’s budget deadline weeks away, Mayor Brandon Johnson is flatly rejecting an alternative spending plan advanced by several aldermen.
Durbin pushes for lasting protections for dreamers as immigration raids continue
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Lawmakers press for answers on controversial U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug boat
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Protesters raged, critics mocked — now Obama says his library’s actually opening
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
Former President Barack Obama's much-maligned presidential center will officially open in June in Chicago after years of delays and protests, the former president revealed.
Lawmakers press for answers on controversial U.S. strike against Venezuelan drug boat
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.
Lawmakers from both parties are demanding clarity as the admiral who ordered a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat faces a closed-door briefing amid allegations of excessive force and calls to release the full video.