Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

Illinois politics: As Durbin stalls on 2026 decision, state treasurer faces protest firestorm

Illinois' senior U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin hasn’t said if he’ll seek another six-year term, and that uncertainty is fueling quiet jostling among ambitious Democrats across the state. 

Global trade tensions simmer over tariff turmoil
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As global trade tensions grow, Italy?s prime minister is in Washington today, trying to calm the waters.

Paris on Politics: Will Dick Durbin retire next year?
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Judge issues warning to Trump admin
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A federal judge says he’s found probable cause to hold the trump administration in criminal contempt of court.

Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices

The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.

Biden in Chicago alleges Trump has ?taken a hatchet? to Social Security
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Former President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has ?taken a hatchet" to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans.

Joe Biden in Chicago alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security

Former President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has “taken a hatchet" to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans.

Pritzker talks congressional immigration hearing invite, weighs testifying

Gov. Pritzker says a congressional hearing on sanctuary states is more about politics than policy—but he’s not ruling out testifying.

Protesters pack Times Square after judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
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Protesters packed Times Square in New York on Saturday after a judge ruled Mahmoud Khalil can be removed from the U.S. for leading pro-Palestinian protests.