Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
President Trump signs executive order to gut education department
President Trump took drastic action on Thursday to fulfill a campaign promise. He signed an executive order aimed at paring down the Department of Education.
President Trump took drastic action on Thursday to fulfill a campaign promise. He signed an executive order aimed at paring down the Department of Education.
Trump, Zelenskyy speak for first time since confrontation at the White House
Zelenskyy asked for more air defense missiles.
Zelenskyy asked for more air defense missiles.
Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
Pritzker hits the road for 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Trump admin pauses $175M in federal funding to UPenn over inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
Who is Judge James 'Jeb' Boasberg? The judge blocking Trump’s deportation plan
Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.
Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.
Bill would nix restriction on Illinois high school athletes competing outside of school
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
Roberts rejects Trump’s call to impeach judge over deportation ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who blocked deportation flights.
Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who blocked deportation flights.
Bill would nix restriction on Illinois high school athletes competing outside of school
Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
Did Trump defy a court order? Judge questions deportations to El Salvador
A federal judge is questioning whether the Trump administration ignored his order to halt deportations under a rarely used 1798 law. The case could test the limits of executive power on immigration.
A federal judge is questioning whether the Trump administration ignored his order to halt deportations under a rarely used 1798 law. The case could test the limits of executive power on immigration.
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ending Secret Service protection for Joe Biden’s adult children, which had been extended through July. The move affects Hunter and Ashley Biden, who had remained under federal protection.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ending Secret Service protection for Joe Biden’s adult children, which had been extended through July. The move affects Hunter and Ashley Biden, who had remained under federal protection.
Court battles continue after Trump invokes wartime law
A wartime law is getting a lot of attention right now.
A wartime law is getting a lot of attention right now.
JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Pres. Trump says
Thousands of files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released on Tuesday, according to President Trump.
Thousands of files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are expected to be released on Tuesday, according to President Trump.
French Parliament member wants US to return Statue of Liberty: 'Apparently you despise it'
A French Parliament member is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty to France, who gifted it to the Americans in the 1880s.
A French Parliament member is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty to France, who gifted it to the Americans in the 1880s.
MN lawmakers want to define 'Trump derangement syndrome' as a mental illness
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota want the state to add "Trump derangement syndrome" to its definition of mental illness.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.