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.
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.