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.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
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.
Rahm Emanuel and Mike Pence call for a return to civility in politics
The House members are coming back to Washington to vote on the Senate's plan to reopen the government. Meanwhile, the Lincoln Forum and the Union League Club of Chicago are putting on a public forum about fixing civility in American Democracy. Former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Jonathon Martin from Politico about why lawmakers are so divided by identity politics and how to fix it.
Darren Bailey stays in Illinois governor’s race after 4 family members killed in helicopter crash
Darren Bailey said he will stay in the GOP primary race for governor after the tragic loss of four family members in a helicopter crash last month.
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.
President Trump floats idea of giving tariff revenue checks to Americans
Just days after President Donald Trump's tariffs faced their biggest legal test, he's now considering giving some of the revenue directly to Americans.
Public trust in government shifts depending on which party holds power, poll shows
Americans’ trust in the federal government remains near historic lows, according to a recent Gallup poll, with confidence deeply divided along party lines.
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.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
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.
Government shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote
The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.
Government shutdown extends to 40 days as senators debate endgame
The record-breaking government shutdown continues as members of the Senate continue to debate the way to end it.
Government shutdown latest: Senators working through the weekend; 1,000 flights canceled
Senators will be working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began 39 days ago.
How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Partial SNAP benefits being paid to Illinois recipients for November, officials say
Partial SNAP benefits were being paid to nearly 2 million Illinois customers, state officials said.
Judge slams ICE use of force, $1.5B transit upgrade, and FAA travel fallout | The Chicago Report
A federal judge says the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago “shocks the conscience”, issuing a sweeping injunction against ICE and Border Patrol. " The Chicago Report" also covers the new $1.5 billion transit bill promising cleaner, safer CTA, Metra, and Pace service, and what new FAA shutdown guidelines could mean for travelers flying out of O’Hare and Midway.
Could the U.S. government shutdown finally be coming to an end?
Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream breaks down some of the top political stories dominating headlines this week.
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.