Trump admin intel leaders questioned over leak to journalist
President Donald Trump's intelligence leaders were on Capitol Hill to field questions from lawmakers, but the focus was on the accidental leak of war plans on a group chat to a journalist.
President Donald Trump's intelligence leaders were on Capitol Hill to field questions from lawmakers, but the focus was on the accidental leak of war plans on a group chat to a journalist.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
New Illinois law bans retaliation against nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
Trump officials reportedly texted war plans in group chat that included magazine editor
Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said the material in the text chain ?contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen.
Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said the material in the text chain ?contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen.
Trump's border wall plan back in action, what to know
The Department of Defense is stepping up support along the southern border.
The Department of Defense is stepping up support along the southern border.
Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
Violence on CTA catching attention of Trump administration
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that transit agencies need to reduce crime or lose federal funding.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that transit agencies need to reduce crime or lose federal funding.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block rehiring of fired federal workers
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order requiring the rehiring of 16,000 federal workers fired as part of a downsizing effort.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s order requiring the rehiring of 16,000 federal workers fired as part of a downsizing effort.
Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies at 49
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died at 49, according to a statement posted by her family. Here's what to know.
Postal workers in Chicago rally against possible cuts
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers held rallies in cities across the U.S., including here in Chicago.
Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers held rallies in cities across the U.S., including here in Chicago.
Pentagon announces investigation into leaks, which could include polygraph tests
The Pentagon said its intelligence and law enforcement arms are probing 'recent unauthorized disclosures' of national security information.
The Pentagon said its intelligence and law enforcement arms are probing 'recent unauthorized disclosures' of national security information.
Bellwood mayor faces criticism over campaign billboard powered by village electricity
While most municipal election races don't get a lot of attention, you might say the battle for mayor of west suburban Bellwood is turning “electric."
While most municipal election races don't get a lot of attention, you might say the battle for mayor of west suburban Bellwood is turning “electric."
Israel launches airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes into southern Lebanon in response to a deadly attack.
Israel has launched dozens of airstrikes into southern Lebanon in response to a deadly attack.
Tensions rise between U.S. and Iran as White House pushes for nuclear deal
Things are heating up between the U.S. and Iran, even as the White House pushes for a nuclear deal.
Things are heating up between the U.S. and Iran, even as the White House pushes for a nuclear deal.
Paris on Politics: Our favorite guests of the year (so far)
We pick our favorite guests of the year so far with comedian Matt Friend hogging the spotlight.
We pick our favorite guests of the year so far with comedian Matt Friend hogging the spotlight.
Fallout grows over Trump's handling of Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. Teachers and school administrators are sounding the alarm.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. Teachers and school administrators are sounding the alarm.
Trump wants Supreme Court to intervene in judge pushback
President Donald Trump and the White House say they want the Supreme Court to intervene in the pushback they are getting from federal judges.
President Donald Trump and the White House say they want the Supreme Court to intervene in the pushback they are getting from federal judges.
Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Illinois lawmakers urged to protect Medicaid despite Trump's proposed cuts
The pressure is mounting for Illinois Republicans to stand against President Trump and his suggested cuts to Medicaid.
The pressure is mounting for Illinois Republicans to stand against President Trump and his suggested cuts to Medicaid.