Protests fade in Iran as U.S. weighs possible military action
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Race for Illinois Senate seat | The Chicago Report
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Combatting AI-generated misinformation | The Chicago Report
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Trump backs off on Iran threats amid clashes | The Chicago Report
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump’s threat to invoke it in Minnesota is rare
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
Congress looks at limiting kids' screen time
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
Europe pushes back on Trump’s Greenland plans as allied troops arrive
Several European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, signaling resistance to President Trump’s push to acquire the strategic Arctic territory.
Several European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, signaling resistance to President Trump’s push to acquire the strategic Arctic territory.
One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
Madison Sheahan, ICE's deputy director, resigns to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement, ICE in Minnesota | The Chicago Report
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
IL sues Trump over immigration enforcement, ICE in Minnesota | The Chicago Report
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
UChicago study: Student-teacher relationships impact absenteeism | The Chicago Report
A crisis in Chicago Public Schools, more and more students are missing more and more class. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, the rate of chronic absenteeism rose during covid and has not gone back down. But, the consortium has some suggestions on how to change it.
A crisis in Chicago Public Schools, more and more students are missing more and more class. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, the rate of chronic absenteeism rose during covid and has not gone back down. But, the consortium has some suggestions on how to change it.
Illinois suing Trump over immigration enforcement | The Chicago Report
The State of Illinois has launched another lawsuit against the Trump administration to curb some of the actions of federal immigration agents who have targeted protesters of the high profile raids that make up Operation Midway Blitz.
The State of Illinois has launched another lawsuit against the Trump administration to curb some of the actions of federal immigration agents who have targeted protesters of the high profile raids that make up Operation Midway Blitz.
Civil investigation into deadly Minnesota ICE shooting | The Chicago Report
Prominent Illinois Defense Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. This as Good's family issued its first official statement.
Prominent Illinois Defense Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. This as Good's family issued its first official statement.
SCOTUS revives challenge to Illinois mail ballot law | The Chicago Report
The Supreme Court ruled that downstate Republican Mike Bost does have standing to challenge Illinois' mail in ballot law in court.
The Supreme Court ruled that downstate Republican Mike Bost does have standing to challenge Illinois' mail in ballot law in court.