Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Maduro appears in New York court after dramatic weekend raid
Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug and gun charges as U.S. officials brief Congress, global leaders react, and questions grow over the operation that brought him into custody.
Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug and gun charges as U.S. officials brief Congress, global leaders react, and questions grow over the operation that brought him into custody.
Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
Who is Jocelyn Nungaray? Houston girl mentioned during Trump speech on Venezuela strike
President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.
President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.
DePaul professor weighs in on Trump’s warning to Iran over treatment of protesters
President Trump is threatening to get involved if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Joining us to talk about all of this is Tom Mockaitis, a history professor at DePaul.
President Trump is threatening to get involved if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Joining us to talk about all of this is Tom Mockaitis, a history professor at DePaul.
Trump administration freezes child care funding amid Minnesota fraud probe
The Trump administration has suspended child care funding nationwide as federal investigators probe alleged widespread fraud at Minnesota day care centers, prompting calls for Gov. Tim Walz to testify before Congress.
The Trump administration has suspended child care funding nationwide as federal investigators probe alleged widespread fraud at Minnesota day care centers, prompting calls for Gov. Tim Walz to testify before Congress.
Trump delays tariff hikes as criticism grows over rising prices
President Trump is already delaying tariff hikes on multiple products, just two days after the new year. It comes as his administration faces criticism over rising prices.
President Trump is already delaying tariff hikes on multiple products, just two days after the new year. It comes as his administration faces criticism over rising prices.
Johnson welcomes new year, highlights drop in Chicago violence
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.
Trump peace plans for 2026
President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Chicago mayor wants state lawmakers to tax ‘ultra-rich’ to help city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
President Trump tries to push along Gaza peace plan along with ending Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is looking to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia in the new year while also pushing for the second phase of his gaza peace plan.
President Donald Trump is looking to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia in the new year while also pushing for the second phase of his gaza peace plan.
U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela
President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Venezuela, going from attacking drug boats to striking the shoreline.
President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Venezuela, going from attacking drug boats to striking the shoreline.
Trump: US struck facility tied to alleged drug trafficking, causing 'major explosion'
President Donald Trump initially seemed to confirm a strike in what appeared to be an impromptu radio interview Friday.
President Donald Trump initially seemed to confirm a strike in what appeared to be an impromptu radio interview Friday.
Trump and Netanyahu meet Monday in critical moment for Gaza ceasefire
The two leaders met Monday to discuss a range of topics including a reported next phase of a Gaza peace plan and Iran.
The two leaders met Monday to discuss a range of topics including a reported next phase of a Gaza peace plan and Iran.
White House teases housing affordability plan
As interest rates stay high, the White House weighs ideas like 50-year and portable mortgages, raising questions about whether fixes for housing affordability could bring unintended consequences.
As interest rates stay high, the White House weighs ideas like 50-year and portable mortgages, raising questions about whether fixes for housing affordability could bring unintended consequences.
Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address
In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.
In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.