Trump to reinstate tariffs on Canada and Mexico, sparking economic concerns
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.
President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next month, ending a suspension that had delayed their implementation.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released on Monday.
Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.
Nearly 80% of Chicagoans disapprove of Mayor Brandon Johnson, new poll finds
Just under 80% of respondents in a new poll said they disapprove of the job that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is doing.
Just under 80% of respondents in a new poll said they disapprove of the job that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is doing.
Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Dan Bongino named Deputy Director of FBI
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
Elon Musk email to federal employees met with resistance
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Wayans family, Kamala Harris honored at NAACP Image Awards
In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Kamala Harris urged people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith.
In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Kamala Harris urged people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith.
Hundreds of IRS workers laid off as part of Trump spending cuts
Hundreds of IRS workers have received a pink slip as part of the Trump administration's spending cuts.
Hundreds of IRS workers have received a pink slip as part of the Trump administration's spending cuts.
U.S., Ukrainian officials negotiate on cease-fire deal
Negotiations between the U.S. and Russia continue on how to end the war in Ukraine.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Russia continue on how to end the war in Ukraine.
Elon Musk says federal employees must email ‘what they got done last week’
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's top officer, fired by Hegseth
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that puts an end to government support for programs promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
A federal judge blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that puts an end to government support for programs promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Paris on Politics: Pritzker pushback
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has a crying-wolf warning for those who drop Nazi references against their political enemies.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has a crying-wolf warning for those who drop Nazi references against their political enemies.
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order banning federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
Gov. Pritzker's remarks during address comparing MAGA to Nazis spark outrage
Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism after comparing President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany during his address to the Illinois General Assembly.
Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism after comparing President Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany during his address to the Illinois General Assembly.
Gov. Pritzker receives pushback for comments comparing Trump, MAGA movement to Nazi Germany
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is getting pushback and attention for his comments comparing Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is getting pushback and attention for his comments comparing Trump and the MAGA movement to Nazi Germany.
AP sues Trump officials over ‘Gulf of America’ name dispute
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
Trump faces criticism amid negotiations to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump is getting some pushback for "cozying up" to Vladimir Putin and slamming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Donald Trump is getting some pushback for "cozying up" to Vladimir Putin and slamming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.