Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
Trump cabinet picks draw mixed reactions ahead of nomination process
President-elect Donald Trump has made some new hires for his incoming administration over the weekend with battle lines are already emerging over some of his cabinet picks.
President-elect Donald Trump has made some new hires for his incoming administration over the weekend with battle lines are already emerging over some of his cabinet picks.
Trump's controversial Cabinet choices pose early challenge for lawmakers
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's more daring and controversial Cabinet picks could put lawmakers to the test before his second administration even begins.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's more daring and controversial Cabinet picks could put lawmakers to the test before his second administration even begins.
Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.
President-elect Trump's cabinet picks in for a fight
President-elect Donald Trump has been putting together his cabinet, but there's been a lot of controversy with some of his picks.
President-elect Donald Trump has been putting together his cabinet, but there's been a lot of controversy with some of his picks.
Pro-Palestinian rally marches through downtown Chicago
A rally and march went through downtown Chicago on Saturday with protesters calling on President Biden to take action on the Israel-Hamas war.
A rally and march went through downtown Chicago on Saturday with protesters calling on President Biden to take action on the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump's cabinet picks: Who's been nominated so far and what's still open?
President-elect Donald Trump has kept Washington on its toes this week with a rapid-fire of Cabinet nominations, some of whom have raised more than a few eyebrows.
President-elect Donald Trump has kept Washington on its toes this week with a rapid-fire of Cabinet nominations, some of whom have raised more than a few eyebrows.
Whoopi Goldberg claims bakery refused her service over political views
Whoopi Goldberg claimed bakery refused service because 'they did not like my politics.'
Whoopi Goldberg claimed bakery refused service because 'they did not like my politics.'
Biden meets with leaders of South Korea, Japan over concerns about North Korea
North Korea's military is a key concern as President Biden sat down with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The nation's growing alliance with Russia and its decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine could perhaps even tip the balance in the war.
North Korea's military is a key concern as President Biden sat down with the leaders of South Korea and Japan. The nation's growing alliance with Russia and its decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine could perhaps even tip the balance in the war.
Trump’s cabinet picks spark criticism from Illinois political leaders: 'Totally unqualified'
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are being criticized by many of Illinois' senior Democratic leaders, but Republicans are also raising concerns, particularly about the choice for attorney general.
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are being criticized by many of Illinois' senior Democratic leaders, but Republicans are also raising concerns, particularly about the choice for attorney general.
'Totally unqualified': Durbin reacts to Trump's cabinet picks
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Friday spoke out about President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Friday spoke out about President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Farewell, Battleground
In its season finale, Battleground delivers exclusive insights into Trump's controversial cabinet picks and the emerging power dynamics of his second term. From Matt Gaetz's shocking Attorney General nomination to Elon Musk's expanding influence in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines the personalities who will shape America's future. Plus, after months of comprehensive swing state coverage, the show concludes with a moving reflection on the state of American democracy and the journey that brought us here.
In its season finale, Battleground delivers exclusive insights into Trump's controversial cabinet picks and the emerging power dynamics of his second term. From Matt Gaetz's shocking Attorney General nomination to Elon Musk's expanding influence in Washington, S.E. Cupp examines the personalities who will shape America's future. Plus, after months of comprehensive swing state coverage, the show concludes with a moving reflection on the state of American democracy and the journey that brought us here.
Last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump moves in
The Biden administration is working to finalize actions on key policies before President-elect Donald Trump makes his transition to the White House for a second term in office. Here is what we know.
The Biden administration is working to finalize actions on key policies before President-elect Donald Trump makes his transition to the White House for a second term in office. Here is what we know.
LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Woman testified Matt Gaetz had sex with her while she was 17 and in high school: Report
An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.
An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.
Paris on Politics: Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a on Trump's border plans
Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a weighs in on President-elect Trump's mass deportation plans and how it can impact Chicago.
Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a weighs in on President-elect Trump's mass deportation plans and how it can impact Chicago.
Texas border county voted Republican for first time in a century
President-elect Donald Trump flipped a border county that hadn't voted Republican in more than 100 years.
President-elect Donald Trump flipped a border county that hadn't voted Republican in more than 100 years.
'Devastating loss for Mayor Johnson': Aldermen sound off after rejecting property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Congress holds final COVID-19 hearing
Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.
Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.


















