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.
Vance says US air traffic control systems antiquated, will Elon Musk fix it?
After last week?s tragic plane collision that took 67 lives, attention is turning to the nation?s antiquated air traffic control system and whether Elon Musk is the man to fix it.
After last week?s tragic plane collision that took 67 lives, attention is turning to the nation?s antiquated air traffic control system and whether Elon Musk is the man to fix it.
Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies
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.
President Trump moving at breakneck speed at start of 2nd term
President Donald Trump's packed agenda has been making headlines this week.
President Donald Trump's packed agenda has been making headlines this week.
Lawmakers propose capping credit card interest rates at 10%
Lawmakers are proposing capping credit card interest rates at 10%.
Lawmakers are proposing capping credit card interest rates at 10%.
Reaction after Chicago mayor's office allegedly tried censoring City Council meeting video
The mayor's office is accused of attempting to censor video footage from a controversial City Council meeting about censorship.
The mayor's office is accused of attempting to censor video footage from a controversial City Council meeting about censorship.
Chicago mayor's office facing backlash after allegedly attempting to censor City Council meeting video
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is under fire for allegedly trying to censor video of a contentious City Council meeting.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is under fire for allegedly trying to censor video of a contentious City Council meeting.
Trump tariffs could hit Illinois hard
President Donald Trump?s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than 100 billion dollars worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
President Donald Trump?s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than 100 billion dollars worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
Trump bans trans athletes in women's sports
The president signed what he calls the 'No Men in Women's Sports' executive order.
The president signed what he calls the 'No Men in Women's Sports' executive order.
Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail? 'I would do it in a heartbeat'
President Trump is suggesting convicted Americans be sent to prisons abroad.
President Trump is suggesting convicted Americans be sent to prisons abroad.
Chicagoans gather to protest against Trump's policies
Protests are popping up in Chicago and across the country to rally against some of the Trump administration's recent policies.
Protests are popping up in Chicago and across the country to rally against some of the Trump administration's recent policies.
Pam Bondi sworn in as US Attorney General
Bondi took the Oath of Office Wednesday morning.
Bondi took the Oath of Office Wednesday morning.
Trump's federal government shake-up riles critics
It?s only been two weeks but the Trump Administration?s plan to shrink government is riling up critics.
It?s only been two weeks but the Trump Administration?s plan to shrink government is riling up critics.
Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, doesn't rule out troop deployment
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.
Trump says sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok
Let's break down what a sovereign wealth fund is, and what it means for TikTok.
Let's break down what a sovereign wealth fund is, and what it means for TikTok.
Chicago mayor says public is free to see what's in his gift closet, but there's a catch
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's move comes after an investigation showed he wasn't complying with city ethics rules in reporting gifts that he received.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's move comes after an investigation showed he wasn't complying with city ethics rules in reporting gifts that he received.
China hits back as Trump's tariffs go into effect
The White House says it's a drug war not a trade war after the president's tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect overnight.
The White House says it's a drug war not a trade war after the president's tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect overnight.
Trump considers executive action to dismantle Department of Education
Some experts question if this move is even legal.
Some experts question if this move is even legal.