Veterans Day: Trump honors veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day with a ceremony Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
DHS responds to report that 'Operation Midway Blitz' agents are leaving Chicago
DHS responded after a report suggested federal agents are leaving Chicago, as Gov. Pritzker and Chief Bovino trade criticisms online.
Trumps says 'I don't know' when asked where $10K bonus will come from for certain airport workers
After six weeks of shutdown, the Senate passes a GOP-led bill to reopen the federal government — now all eyes are on the House as travel chaos and political tension mount.
Why some Chicago veterans are saying 'no' to President Trump
A number of veterans plan to use Veterans Day to protest the Trump administration sending federal agents to the streets of Chicago.
Sen. Dick Durbin defends vote with Republicans to end government shutdown
Dick Durbin defended his decision to vote to end the longest government shutdown in history, against the wishes of many in his party.
Trump tells air traffic controllers to ‘get back to work’ as government shutdown drags on
The record-long government shutdown has made air traffic controllers’ jobs even more stressful, leading to fatigue and increased risks.
Chicago alders grill mayor’s budget team on report aiming to close $1B deficit
City Council members grilled the mayor's budget team over a report on how to close a $1 billion deficit.
FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
As government shutdown nears end, Durbin face backlash for vote to reopen
As members of Congress make progress on ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin faced criticism for his vote with Republicans to end the standoff.
Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump
President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.
Senate reaches deal to end govt shutdown after rare weekend session
After 40 days of gridlock, the Senate advances a bipartisan plan to reopen the government, but Democrats remain divided over the compromises made.
50-year mortgage: Housing director calls Trump’s idea ‘complete game changer’
President Trump over the weekend floated the idea of introducing a 50-year mortgage – and appears to have the support of the federal housing agency. Here's what they're saying.
Tariff dividend: What Trump is again saying about possible 2025 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday again hinted at the possibility of a 2025 stimulus check. Here's what he's saying.
Trump wants Commanders to name new stadium after him: Report
Could the Commanders new stadium in D.C. be named after President Trump?
Mayor Johnson speaks before United Nations
Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking Chicago’s struggles global.
SNAP latest: SCOTUS issues emergency order temporarily blocking full funding for aid program
A federal appeals court had left an order in place that required the Trump administration to provide full SNAP benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. on Trump immigration raids, SNAP cuts
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Chicago mayor testifies before U.N. about Trump administration
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged the U.N. on Friday to investigate the Trump administration's federal immigration crackdown and SNAP cuts.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.