Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
Sparring over Texas gerrymandering carries into Illinois
More threats have been issued toward Texas Democrats who fled the state with many still here in Illinois.
More threats have been issued toward Texas Democrats who fled the state with many still here in Illinois.
Chicago mayor, deputy mayor respond to illegal scrapyard on South Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt are responding after city officials shut down an illegal scrapyard operation at the site of a shuttered South Side restaurant.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt are responding after city officials shut down an illegal scrapyard operation at the site of a shuttered South Side restaurant.
'Just taking a little walk': Trump makes rare appearance on White House roof
In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."
In a surprise move Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared on the roof of the White House’s West Wing, telling reporters he was “just taking a little walk."
Trump targets visa overstays with $15,000 bond policy
A new State Department program backed by President Trump will require some travelers to pay up to $15,000 to curb visa overstays and illegal immigration.
A new State Department program backed by President Trump will require some travelers to pay up to $15,000 to curb visa overstays and illegal immigration.
U.S. trade deficit shrinks ? are Trump?s tariffs finally paying off?
The latest trade report reveals a narrowing U.S. trade deficit, sparking debate over whether President Trump's tariff strategy is delivering results.
The latest trade report reveals a narrowing U.S. trade deficit, sparking debate over whether President Trump's tariff strategy is delivering results.
Pritzker says Illinois does everything by the constitution when it comes to gerrymandering
It's Day 3 of Texas Democrats being in Illinois amid the fight over gerrymandering in Texas.
It's Day 3 of Texas Democrats being in Illinois amid the fight over gerrymandering in Texas.
Comer subpoenas the Clintons, Trump's DOJ in House Oversight's Epstein probe
Others subpoenaed Tuesday include former FBI directors and attorneys general
Others subpoenaed Tuesday include former FBI directors and attorneys general
Bondi directs DOJ to launch probe into Trump-Russia investigation
Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.
Sen. Durbin alleges immigration judges fired without cause
Senator Dick Durbin says immigration judges are being fired without cause. The Trump Administration says it is acting within the law.
Senator Dick Durbin says immigration judges are being fired without cause. The Trump Administration says it is acting within the law.
Texas governor calls for arrest of lawmakers who fled to Illinois, other states
As House Republicans in Texas tried to take up a controversial redistricting vote, dozens of Democrats from the state were hiding out in Illinois.
As House Republicans in Texas tried to take up a controversial redistricting vote, dozens of Democrats from the state were hiding out in Illinois.
Tesla grants Musk massive pay deal to keep CEO on board amid legal battle
New stock award comes after Delaware court struck down $50B compensation package, which is currently under appeal.
New stock award comes after Delaware court struck down $50B compensation package, which is currently under appeal.
Trump calls fired BLS commissioner's job numbers the 'biggest miscalculations in over 50 years'
President Donald Trump has accused Erika McEntarfer of falsifying employment data.
President Donald Trump has accused Erika McEntarfer of falsifying employment data.
All eyes on Wall Street after selloff, Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney ad
Will the stock market recover Monday after last week's selloff? And President Trump weighed in on the controversial Sydney Sweeney ad.
Will the stock market recover Monday after last week's selloff? And President Trump weighed in on the controversial Sydney Sweeney ad.
Gov. Pritzker meets with Texas Dems working to block vote on redistricting plan
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block vote on redistricting plan supported by Trump
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block vote on redistricting plan supported by Trump
After one group of Democrats landed Sunday in Chicago, they were welcomed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, but declined to say how long they were prepared to stay away from Texas.
After one group of Democrats landed Sunday in Chicago, they were welcomed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, but declined to say how long they were prepared to stay away from Texas.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill that boosts officer, firefighter pensions
Some Chicago police officers and firefighters will be getting a big boost to their pension, thanks to a bill signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Some Chicago police officers and firefighters will be getting a big boost to their pension, thanks to a bill signed into law by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
Jack Smith investigation: Case opened into ex-Trump prosecutor
An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.
An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.
Pritzker signs bill to boost some Chicago police, firefighter pensions
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that aims to increase pension benefits for Chicago police and firefighters.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that aims to increase pension benefits for Chicago police and firefighters.