Chicago Teachers Union demands action: 'Trump-proof' Illinois schools now!
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At a press conference Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union urged Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to protect school funding from federal cuts and invest in equitable, fully staffed public education.

Trump cuts off question about Epstein list: What we know about Bondi's claims

Attorney General Pam Bondi is under scrutiny over assertions she’s made about a Jeffrey Epstein “client list" and the DOJ’s refusal to release more files in the Epstein case.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok makes antisemitic posts on X

Grok, Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence chatbot, is trending for the wrong reasons on X, formerly Twitter.

Notorious Chicago alderman released from prison months early
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Former longtime Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was released from prison on Tuesday, more than a year ahead of schedule, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Trump confirms Texas trip on Friday with first lady

The president confirmed plans to tour the Texas area during a Cabinet meeting with reporters.

Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke expected to be released from prison early: report
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Longtime former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke is expected to be released from prison Tuesday, more than a year ahead of schedule, according to a report from The Chicago Tribune.

Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

How Trump's "big beautiful bill" could impact your Medicaid coverage
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With the passage of President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," there are lots of questions surrounding cuts to Medicaid. Over 3 million people in Illinois are on the tax-payer funded medical program. Gov. JB Pritzker estimates under the new bill, 330,000 will lose coverage.

Texas flooding: Pres. Trump signs major disaster declaration for Kerr Co.

President Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he signed the declaration to “ensure that our brave first responders immediately have the resources they need."

Fighter jet forced to 'headbutt' civilian aircraft near Trump's weekend retreat

A fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft after it entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Trump is spending the holiday weekend.

Elon Musk political party: What to know about the 'America Party'

Making good on his promise, Elon Musk said Saturday he was launching a new political party after President Trump signed the “big beautiful” bill into law – and calling it The America Party.

Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic

President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.

Anti-Trump protesters march through Chicago on Fourth of July
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Anti-Trump protesters gathered in downtown Chicago on the Fourth of July. This comes a day after the House narrowly passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which he is expected to sign on Friday.