Paris on Politics: DOGE and deportations
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
Illinois bill seeks to legalize prostitution and create sex workers' rights, but faces opposition
Could Illinois become the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Could Illinois become the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Could Illinois be the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a bill that would create a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a bill that would create a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Pritzker pushes back on Trump?s education cuts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Pritzker sounds off on Trump, Republicans while vowing to fight for public education
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about the layoffs at the Department of Education.
IL Republicans propose legislation to tackle crime
Illinois Republicans say they are working together to create new legislation they believe will tackle crime in the state.
Illinois Republicans say they are working together to create new legislation they believe will tackle crime in the state.
State Republicans slam bills that Democrats are prioritizing
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Republicans are calling out Democrats for "radical" bills.
Paris on Politics: Chicago mayor testifies in DC
Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission ? just, not in the way they think.
Members of Congress who called Mayor Brandon Johnson and others to D.C. on Wednesday, in part to expose government waste, mismanagement, and abuse accomplished their mission ? just, not in the way they think.
Illinois lawmaker calls out cuts to Medicaid
State Sen. La Shawn Ford spoke earlier today, saying there's a better path forward instead of making these cuts to crucial programs such as Medicaid.
State Sen. La Shawn Ford spoke earlier today, saying there's a better path forward instead of making these cuts to crucial programs such as Medicaid.
Everything you need to know about Chicago mayor's visit to Capitol Hill
Mayor Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Chicago officials divided after Johnson testifies on sanctuary policies
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined mayors from Boston, Denver, and New York to testify before Congress on Wednesday about the city’s sanctuary policies, sparking reactions from local officials.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined mayors from Boston, Denver, and New York to testify before Congress on Wednesday about the city’s sanctuary policies, sparking reactions from local officials.
Illinois schools may be forced to change mascots under proposed law
The proposal comes as Freeburg High School faces renewed criticism over its mascot, the “Midgets."
The proposal comes as Freeburg High School faces renewed criticism over its mascot, the “Midgets."
Illinois high school?s longtime mascot faces renewed scrutiny
The proposal comes as Freeburg High School faces renewed criticism over its mascot, the ?Midgets."
The proposal comes as Freeburg High School faces renewed criticism over its mascot, the ?Midgets."
Illinois congressman calls Johnson 'tone deaf' to needs of Chicago
Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood went on the attack during Wednesday's congressional hearing over sanctuary cities, asking Mayor Brandon Johnson why he allegedly puts the interests of migrants over the people of Chicago.
Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood went on the attack during Wednesday's congressional hearing over sanctuary cities, asking Mayor Brandon Johnson why he allegedly puts the interests of migrants over the people of Chicago.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to sanctuary city mayors: Work with ICE or commit 'treason'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene presses sanctuary city mayors, including Johnson, on cooperating with ICE, warning that refusing to do so violates the Constitution and amounts to "an act of treason."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene presses sanctuary city mayors, including Johnson, on cooperating with ICE, warning that refusing to do so violates the Constitution and amounts to "an act of treason."
Johnson questioned about CPD's involvement in identifying migrants
In a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago?s sanctuary policies against Rep. Brian Jack?s questions on law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
In a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago?s sanctuary policies against Rep. Brian Jack?s questions on law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
AOC grills NYC mayor on alleged Trump meetings
Mayor Adams said there was no agreement made with the Trump Administration.
Mayor Adams said there was no agreement made with the Trump Administration.
Fallon to Johnson: 'I can see why you have a 14% approval rating'
Texas Republican Rep. Pat Fallon sparred with Mayor Brandon Johnson over Chicago's murder rate during Wednesday's House hearing on the city's sanctuary status.
Texas Republican Rep. Pat Fallon sparred with Mayor Brandon Johnson over Chicago's murder rate during Wednesday's House hearing on the city's sanctuary status.
Texas representative brings up Chicago mayor's 'gift closet' during hearing
Among other topics, Texas Rep. Brandon Gill asked Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the city's gift closet.
Among other topics, Texas Rep. Brandon Gill asked Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the city's gift closet.
Big city mayors talk sanctuary city policies on Capitol Hill
Chicago, Denver, NYC and Boston mayors were in Washington to discuss immigration policies on Wednesday. Here's a recap of the morning.
Chicago, Denver, NYC and Boston mayors were in Washington to discuss immigration policies on Wednesday. Here's a recap of the morning.