Illinois lawmaker calls out Pritzker over violent Broadview ICE protests
A state lawmaker called on Gov. Pritzker to condemn the violence at protests outside the Broadview ICE facility on Friday.
Trump reverses course, calls on House Republicans to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, now urging House Republicans to back efforts to make the documents public.
Marjorie Taylor Greene reports threats, fake pizza deliveries after Trump breaks ties
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reports hoax deliveries and a pipe bomb threat after President Donald Trump labeled her a traitor.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Trump election interference case: Prosecutor appoints self
Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Director Peter Skandalakis appointed himself to lead the Trump election interference case after no other prosecutor accepted the role before a court deadline.
Illinois state senator blasts Pritzker’s immigration and healthcare policies | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson joined ChicagoLIVE on Friday to criticize Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of immigration-related programs — including healthcare for noncitizens and SNAP benefits. Syverson argued that state policies restricting cooperation with ICE have created “chaos,” strained hospitals, and put pressure on law enforcement, while calling for changes to Illinois’ Trust Act and sanctuary laws.
House prepares vote next week on Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
Chicago alders urge Mayor Johnson to slow down on $16.7B budget push
Mayor Johnson’s budget faces turbulence as council members urge a slow down before next week’s possible vote.
Chicago mayor fast-tracks budget vote as alders urge slow down
Some key Chicago City Council members are urging Mayor Brandon Johnson to slow down on his $16.7 billion budget proposal that raises a host of taxes.
Trump administration announces trade deal which could lower prices of bananas, coffee
New trade frameworks with four Latin American nations could lower U.S. grocery prices for items like coffee and bananas. Here's what we know.
What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.
Chicago alderman says he has ‘no regrets’ after Pritzker clash, eyes congressional bid | ChicagoLIVE
Following a viral confrontation with Gov. JB Pritzker at a Veterans Day event, Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez tells ChicagoLIVE he stands by his questions about taxing corporations and supporting working families. He also discusses why he’s weighing an independent run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District.
