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.
Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia
President Donald Trump said Friday he is ?strongly considering? levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine, floating the possibility of new pressure on Moscow just days after he ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
President Donald Trump said Friday he is ?strongly considering? levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine, floating the possibility of new pressure on Moscow just days after he ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Illinois lawmaker calls out cuts to Medicaid
Democratic State Senator La Shawn Ford spoke Friday, saying there's a better path forward instead of making cuts to Medicaid.
Democratic State Senator La Shawn Ford spoke Friday, saying there's a better path forward instead of making cuts to Medicaid.
Education secretary Linda McMahon on plans for her department
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon is opening up about her plans as rumors swirl about the president wanting to dismantle the department.
Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon is opening up about her plans as rumors swirl about the president wanting to dismantle the department.
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.
Republicans call Chicago mayor to Springfield following heated DC hearing
Mayor Johnson may not be done getting grilled over Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Mayor Johnson may not be done getting grilled over Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Trump issued 'last warning' to Hamas to release Israeli hostages
Another stark warning to Hamas on hostages as the White House speaks directly to the terror group about a new ceasefire.
Another stark warning to Hamas on hostages as the White House speaks directly to the terror group about a new ceasefire.
Could President Trump dismantle the Dept. of Education? Local professor weighs in
President Trump says it's time to close the books on the education department. But he won't be signing an executive order today.
President Trump says it's time to close the books on the education department. But he won't be signing an executive order today.
SBA to close Chicago office and relocate from 'sanctuary' cities
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close its Chicago office as part of a decision to relocate offices in cities with sanctuary policies.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will close its Chicago office as part of a decision to relocate offices in cities with sanctuary policies.
Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
Elon Musk says Postal Service, Amtrak should be privatized
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Elon Musk said he believes that the U.S. should “privatize anything that can be privatized," including Amtrak and the Postal Service.
Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
Takeaways and fallout from Mayor Johnson's testimony in D.C.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testified in front of the House committee yesterday, defending the city's sanctuary status.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testified in front of the House committee yesterday, defending the city's sanctuary status.
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.
U.S. aid to Ukraine could resume
Could the U.S.'s aid start flowing to Ukraine again? Terrence Lee reports.
Could the U.S.'s aid start flowing to Ukraine again? Terrence Lee reports.
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."
Ex-Chicago police superintendent reacts to sanctuary city policies
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy shared his thoughts about Mayor Brandon Johnson defending the city's sanctuary policies in front a congressional committee.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy shared his thoughts about Mayor Brandon Johnson defending the city's sanctuary policies in front a congressional committee.
'This was a distraction from the truth': Lightfoot weighs in on sanctuary city hearing
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot weighs in after Mayor Brandon Johnson was put on the spot during a Congressional hearing on immigration.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot weighs in after Mayor Brandon Johnson was put on the spot during a Congressional hearing on immigration.
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."