Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
'I didn't see that coming': Politicians react to Matt Gaetz withdrawing from AG nomination
Matt Gaetz on Thursday pulled himself from the running for Trump's Attorney General.
Matt Gaetz on Thursday pulled himself from the running for Trump's Attorney General.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Chicago political reporter weighs in on Matt Gaetz withdrawing from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz has officially dropped out of the running for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz has officially dropped out of the running for attorney general.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
The former congressman said he is dropping out of consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet.
The former congressman said he is dropping out of consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet.
'A danger to the people of Illinois': Calls mount for lawmaker to step down over alleged racist comments
Fuzia Jarad, a high school English teacher from Oak Lawn, described a personal encounter in which she said state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz made offensive comments.
Fuzia Jarad, a high school English teacher from Oak Lawn, described a personal encounter in which she said state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz made offensive comments.
Republicans stop release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee is deadlocked along party lines and the report is still under wraps.
The House Ethics Committee is deadlocked along party lines and the report is still under wraps.
CAIR-Chicago renews calls for state Sen. Feigenholtz?s resignation
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is facing renewed calls to resign. It comes weeks after she replied to a controversial post online.
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is facing renewed calls to resign. It comes weeks after she replied to a controversial post online.
Russia continues attacking Ukraine, reaches milestone of 1,001 days of war
The Russians keep pounding Ukraine from the air. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv was also closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian attack.
The Russians keep pounding Ukraine from the air. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv was also closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian attack.
No agreement reached on releasing Matt Gaetz report, House Ethics Committee says
Now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz is in the Senate today as part of his DOJ confirmation process.
Now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz is in the Senate today as part of his DOJ confirmation process.
Will the Matt Gaetz ethics report be released? What we know
Lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss releasing the ethic reports about Matt Gaetz.
Lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss releasing the ethic reports about Matt Gaetz.
Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
President-elect Trump taps ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon for education secretary
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that he intends to appoint Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education.
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that he intends to appoint Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education.
House Ethics Committee to discuss probe into Matt Gaetz after resignation from Congress
The House Ethics Committee may meet on Wednesday to discuss its investigation into allegations against now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz one week after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to be the next attorney general.
The House Ethics Committee may meet on Wednesday to discuss its investigation into allegations against now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz one week after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to be the next attorney general.
Chicago mayor unveils new property tax hike plan
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson laid out his latest 2025 budget proposal for Chicago Tuesday, which includes a $150 million property tax hike.
Kim Foxx preparing for next chapter, a look back at her 8 years in office
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
Thornton Township trustees boycott meeting with Tiffany Henyard
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
Thornton Township’s board meeting on Tuesday ended prematurely when two trustees boycotted the session, halting all decision-making, including the appointment of a new trustee.
DOGE reportedly considers mobile tax-filing app to simplify US tax process
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.
Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
'I've got wounds': Kim Foxx recounts time serving as Cook County State's Attorney
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.
During an interview with FOX 32's Tia Ewing, Kim Foxx spoke candidly about the highs and lows of her time in office and shared a frightening incident that nearly brought her to tears.