DHS funding stalemate nears one month as terror concerns rise and TSA agents work without pay
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.
Illinois' open US Senate race tests Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
Iran War impacting farmers across the U.S.
The U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran are impacting not just the Middle East but the entire world, including the agriculture in the U.S.
The U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran are impacting not just the Middle East but the entire world, including the agriculture in the U.S.
Illinois Primary Election preview | The Chicago Report
Senate, Congress, Cook County Board -- one of the wildest primary races in recent memory races toward the finish line. Who's got the edge? Our panel of experts unpack what to expect Tuesday night, previewing the midterm primary election.
Senate, Congress, Cook County Board -- one of the wildest primary races in recent memory races toward the finish line. Who's got the edge? Our panel of experts unpack what to expect Tuesday night, previewing the midterm primary election.
Sen. Durbin warns voter eligibility bill could block millions from voting
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is urging Congress to vote "no" on President Donald Trump and Republicans’ America Act.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is urging Congress to vote "no" on President Donald Trump and Republicans’ America Act.
Sen. Durbin warns voter eligibility bill could block millions from voting
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is urging Congress to vote "no" on President Donald Trump and Republicans’ America Act.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is urging Congress to vote "no" on President Donald Trump and Republicans’ America Act.
Expert talks about rising antisemitism that lead to Michigan synagogue attack | The Chicago Report
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
UofC's Robert Page: 'Horizontal escalation' in Iran War | The Chicago Report
We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz
We've talked to the University of Chicago's Robert Pape on this show many times - he leads the school's project on security and threats - a well regarded international think tank - and he's been writing about the Iran War on Substack - claiming it falls into his theory of the "Escalation Trap," where immediate bombing leads to escalation leads to an all out quagmire - and that's where he believes this is headed, especially as Iran controls the all important oil pathway - the strait of Hormuz
Expert talks about rising antisemitism that lead to Michigan synagogue attack
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
The armed man accused of ramming a car into a Michigan synagogue is dead. Officials say he was fatally shot by security as he drove through the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township right outside of Detroit. Israeli Consul General to the Midwest join the show.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Chicago South Side congressional primary draws millions in dark money
With four days until the primary, outside groups have spent at least $7 million trying to influence the race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Big-money interests tied to Israel, AI and cryptocurrency are backing — or targeting — the leading candidates as the contest heads into its final stretch.
With four days until the primary, outside groups have spent at least $7 million trying to influence the race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Big-money interests tied to Israel, AI and cryptocurrency are backing — or targeting — the leading candidates as the contest heads into its final stretch.
Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia
Tiffany Henyard is running for a seat in Georgia as a Republican after relocating to the area following her scandal-plagued tenure in office.
Tiffany Henyard is running for a seat in Georgia as a Republican after relocating to the area following her scandal-plagued tenure in office.
Latest on Iran conflict, guide to judicial primary races | The Chicago Report
The latest on the U.S. - Iran conflict and your guide to the judicial primary races ahead of Election Day. All this and more on tonight's episode of "The Chicago Report."
The latest on the U.S. - Iran conflict and your guide to the judicial primary races ahead of Election Day. All this and more on tonight's episode of "The Chicago Report."
Your guide to judicial primary races | The Chicago Report
Ready to vote, but confused about the judges on the ballot? Dan Hinkel joins us to explain what you need to know about the judicial primary races.
Ready to vote, but confused about the judges on the ballot? Dan Hinkel joins us to explain what you need to know about the judicial primary races.
Oil prices begin to rise again amid Iran conflict | The Chicago Report
Ian Lange, a Colorado School of Mines professor, joins us to discuss gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Ian Lange, a Colorado School of Mines professor, joins us to discuss gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Chicago Council on Global Affairs reacts to Iran conflict | The Chicago Report
Leslie Vinjamuri, CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, talks about the recent reports claiming that the U.S. is responsible for the bombing of the girls school in Minab.
Leslie Vinjamuri, CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, talks about the recent reports claiming that the U.S. is responsible for the bombing of the girls school in Minab.
Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles criticized for anti-Muslim comments
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing bipartisan backlash for anti-Muslim social media posts.
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee is facing bipartisan backlash for anti-Muslim social media posts.
Trump ramps up pressure to pass voting restrictions bill
Political scientist Constance Mixon breaks down the controversial Save Act, why it’s tied to the government shutdown fight, and what it could mean for voter registration and election integrity in the U.S.
Political scientist Constance Mixon breaks down the controversial Save Act, why it’s tied to the government shutdown fight, and what it could mean for voter registration and election integrity in the U.S.