Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
Is Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate? What we know
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Chicago alderman not running for re-election, GOP convention in Dallas | The Chicago Report
Ald. Matt O'Shea has announced he is not running for re-election for his City Council seat. And, the GOP midterm convention is on night two in Dallas. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Ald. Matt O'Shea has announced he is not running for re-election for his City Council seat. And, the GOP midterm convention is on night two in Dallas. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Ald. Matt O'Shea won't seek re-election after four terms
A longtime Chicago alderman announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election, saying it is time for a new generation of leadership after 16 years representing the 19th Ward.
A longtime Chicago alderman announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election, saying it is time for a new generation of leadership after 16 years representing the 19th Ward.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Bally's answers questions, one year after Midway Blitz | The Chicago Report
Bally's faced tough questions from City Council today after warning investors that the company is struggling so badly financially. It might not be able to stay in business. And, it's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Bally's faced tough questions from City Council today after warning investors that the company is struggling so badly financially. It might not be able to stay in business. And, it's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Ald. Mike Rodriguez not running for re-election
One of Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies in the Chicago City Council is calling it quits. Alderman Mike Rodriguez is not running for re-election.
One of Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies in the Chicago City Council is calling it quits. Alderman Mike Rodriguez is not running for re-election.
GOP midterm convention begins in Dallas as Pritzker pushes back
Gov. JB Pritzker joins Democrats in Dallas to counter the first-ever GOP midterm convention, headlined by President Donald Trump.
Gov. JB Pritzker joins Democrats in Dallas to counter the first-ever GOP midterm convention, headlined by President Donald Trump.
Illinois lawmakers push to make menopause conversations more open
State Rep. Camille Lilly discusses three new Illinois bills aimed at increasing awareness and support for women experiencing menopause.
State Rep. Camille Lilly discusses three new Illinois bills aimed at increasing awareness and support for women experiencing menopause.
Can Chicago make housing more affordable? Mayor Johnson answers
What can Chicago do to help homeowners struggling with rising housing costs? Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the city's housing challenges during FOX Chicago's town hall.
What can Chicago do to help homeowners struggling with rising housing costs? Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the city's housing challenges during FOX Chicago's town hall.
Inside the FOX Chicago forum with Mayor Brandon Johnson
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stepped into FOX Chicago studios on Tuesday for a town hall to answer questions on some of the biggest issues facing the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stepped into FOX Chicago studios on Tuesday for a town hall to answer questions on some of the biggest issues facing the city.
What is Brandon Johnson looking for in Chicago's next top cop?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about the legacy of former CPD Supt. Larry Snelling and what he would like to see from the city's next top cop.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about the legacy of former CPD Supt. Larry Snelling and what he would like to see from the city's next top cop.
Would Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson work with President Trump? He answers
Would Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson work with President Donald Trump if it could help the city? Johnson answered during FOX Chicago's town hall.
Would Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson work with President Donald Trump if it could help the city? Johnson answered during FOX Chicago's town hall.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago violent crime and President Donald Trump
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about his administration to tackling violence in the city and why he thinks President Donald Trump is not "serious" in addressing the issue.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about his administration to tackling violence in the city and why he thinks President Donald Trump is not "serious" in addressing the issue.
'When will the potholes be fixed?' Mayor Johnson responds to a question many Chicagoans are asking
Many Chicagoans are asking, "When will the potholes be fixed?" It's an ongoing issue and Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs in on what's being done so far.
Many Chicagoans are asking, "When will the potholes be fixed?" It's an ongoing issue and Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs in on what's being done so far.
Mayor Johnson unveils his plan to keep Bears in Chicago
Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about the potential of keeping the Bears in Chicago and how negotiations are going.
Mayor Brandon Johnson talks about the potential of keeping the Bears in Chicago and how negotiations are going.