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.
Venezuela boat strikes and Hegseth controversy | The Chicago Report
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Trump is saber rattling for a possible ground attack in Venezuela as controversy swirls over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Russia calls off peace talks to end war in Ukraine: 'What a mess'
The war in Ukraine won't be stopping anytime soon after Russia called of peace talks saying there was no point in reaching a deal.
The war in Ukraine won't be stopping anytime soon after Russia called of peace talks saying there was no point in reaching a deal.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump challenges Biden's pardons, claiming autopen signatures make them invalid
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
Chicago alders present their own budget plan as Johnson defends corporate head tax
Mayor Johnson defended his corporate head tax proposal while blasting another plan from a group of aldermen.
Mayor Johnson defended his corporate head tax proposal while blasting another plan from a group of aldermen.
Durbin launches probe after U.S. citizens arrested in federal immigration raids
Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.
Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
FULL ADDRESS: Trump says investment accounts will help children learn about business
President Donald Trump said that the billions of dollars to be donated to his "Trump accounts" for children will help to educate them about business and capitalism. The accounts include an initial $1,000 going into the accounts for children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.
President Donald Trump said that the billions of dollars to be donated to his "Trump accounts" for children will help to educate them about business and capitalism. The accounts include an initial $1,000 going into the accounts for children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.
Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from Michigan, other states next week
The Agriculture Secretary said the department would be withholding benefits to states because of requests for names and immigration status of aid recipients being denied.
The Agriculture Secretary said the department would be withholding benefits to states because of requests for names and immigration status of aid recipients being denied.
Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Chicago mayor holds briefing to ‘fact check’ ads targeting 2026 proposed budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press briefing Tuesday to "fact check" ad commercials circulating about the 2026 proposed budget.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press briefing Tuesday to "fact check" ad commercials circulating about the 2026 proposed budget.
Trump's doctor says president had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
The White House released a memo from President Donald Trump's physician on Monday with the doctor saying that Trump's physical exam included “advanced imaging" that is “standard for an executive physical."
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
Slight majority of Illinoisans approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks third term, poll finds
A slight majority of Illinois voters approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks a third term, a new poll found.
A slight majority of Illinois voters approve of Gov. JB Pritzker as he seeks a third term, a new poll found.
Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.
Melania Trump announces new business venture ahead of movie release
Her documentary film is slated to come out in January.
Her documentary film is slated to come out in January.
'Ambushed' National Guard members identified; Afghan national in custody
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard members who were shot in D.C. on Wednesday, has died.
Northwestern set to close deal for frozen funds
Northwestern University could be close to getting their funding back from the federal government.
Northwestern University could be close to getting their funding back from the federal government.