Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm

Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.

Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
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Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.

Michael Madigan trial: Deliberations begin in high-profile corruption case
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A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker charged with several counts of corruption, bribery and racketeering.

RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.

Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

President Trump signing record number of executive orders
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The president's continuous deluge of executive orders is making it difficult for Democrats opposing them to keep up.

All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.

Family says suburban man arrested by ICE agents
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Federal agents arrested Raul Lopez, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant, during an early-morning ICE raid in Elgin.

Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Trump offers federal workers buyout with 8 months’ pay

The White House has begun offering buyouts worth eight months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.

More than 7,000 criminal migrants arrested during Trump?s first week
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The Department of Homeland Security says more than 7,000 criminal migrants have been arrested across the nation during President Donald Trump's first week in office.

Trump's Gaza plan rejected
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President Trump is doubling down on his wish to "clean out the Gaza strip."