19 states sue to stop DOGE from accessing Americans’ personal data
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
The suit alleges that the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, which is a violation of federal law.
FCC publishes CBS’ raw Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ interview, transcript
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
The FCC has published the full transcript of Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes" interview, sparking scrutiny over CBS’ editing choices.
Pritzker vows to fight Trump admin’s sanctuary lawsuit, slams tariffs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois will continue to fight a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration challenging the state's sanctuary law.
Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Cicero town president candidate targeted by vandals
The Cicero mayoral race is heating up as a candidate's home and campaign office were vandalized, with both sides accusing each other of dirty tactics.
The Cicero mayoral race is heating up as a candidate's home and campaign office were vandalized, with both sides accusing each other of dirty tactics.
Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.
Judge halts Trump admin?s plan to put 2,200 USAID workers on leave
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave as cost-cutting issues continue in Washington, D.C. Democratic members of Congress say they were blocked from entering the Department of Education Friday morning in a tense standoff.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave as cost-cutting issues continue in Washington, D.C. Democratic members of Congress say they were blocked from entering the Department of Education Friday morning in a tense standoff.
Trump says he wants to slash US trade deficit with Japan
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting.
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan as he welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House for their first face-to-face meeting.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury still out after 8 days of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
Madigan trial: Jurors request call transcripts on 8th day of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
House Speaker meets with Israeli Prime Minister
The Israeli Prime Minister is wrapping up his trip to D.C.
The Israeli Prime Minister is wrapping up his trip to D.C.
Michael Madigan trial: Judge to read note from jury
The judge was set to read the note on the eighth day of deliberations.
The judge was set to read the note on the eighth day of deliberations.
Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberations
Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.
Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.
ICC condemns sanctions imposed by Trump Administration
The ICC is asking its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed on it by President Trump.
The ICC is asking its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed on it by President Trump.
Judge blocks Trump's federal worker 'buyout'
The federal government has extended the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout.
The federal government has extended the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout.
What to know about Chicago and Illinois' battle over sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
Judge blocks Trump?s plan to cut government jobs
A judge has paused President Donald Trump?s plan to cut government jobs.
A judge has paused President Donald Trump?s plan to cut government jobs.
DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Mike Madigan trial: Jurors still undecided after 7 days of deliberations
The jury deciding the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has now been in deliberations for seven days, with no verdict reached.
The jury deciding the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has now been in deliberations for seven days, with no verdict reached.
Kash Patel vote delayed as Dems want to 'fire' Elon Musk from government role
Senate Democrats are fighting to keep Trump nominee Kash Patel from taking over the FBI. Meanwhile, Democrats are calling for Elon Musk to be removed from his government position.
Senate Democrats are fighting to keep Trump nominee Kash Patel from taking over the FBI. Meanwhile, Democrats are calling for Elon Musk to be removed from his government position.