Paris on Politics: Turmoil at Chicago Public Schools
Paris Schutz puts his Santa hat on to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in the turmoil surrounding Chicago Public Schools.
Paris Schutz puts his Santa hat on to see who’s naughty and who’s nice in the turmoil surrounding Chicago Public Schools.
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
Texas launches new billboard campaign that comes with bold warnings
Texas is stepping up efforts as a model for the Trump administration's promised crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas is stepping up efforts as a model for the Trump administration's promised crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump backs new GOP funding plan
Congressional Republicans say there is a new agreement for a government funding bill.
Congressional Republicans say there is a new agreement for a government funding bill.
Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.
Republicans push back on spending bill as government shutdown looms
Several Republican lawmakers are voicing their opposition to a last minute spending bill, that was built to avoid a partial government shutdown before the holidays.
Several Republican lawmakers are voicing their opposition to a last minute spending bill, that was built to avoid a partial government shutdown before the holidays.
Rep. Ramirez calls for family reunification following first Trump administration's border policies
Chicago Congressman Delia Ramirez is introducing a bill to undo family separations that occurred because of the first Trump administration's border policies.
Chicago Congressman Delia Ramirez is introducing a bill to undo family separations that occurred because of the first Trump administration's border policies.
Matt Gaetz ethics report to be released
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
Congress unveils bill to avert government shutdown, provide $100B in disaster aid
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline.
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline.
Electoral College: Presidential electors cast official votes for Trump, Harris
Presidential electors across the United States gathered at state capitols to officially cast their votes for either President-elect Donald Trump or Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Presidential electors across the United States gathered at state capitols to officially cast their votes for either President-elect Donald Trump or Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Congress faces end-of-week deadline to fund government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress is almost done hammering out a bill to keep the government running.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress is almost done hammering out a bill to keep the government running.
Trump's proposed tariffs: what consumer products could be impacted?
President-elect Trump campaigned on using tariffs as a tool to secure more favorable international trade terms and bring in tax revenue, but they could impact the prices paid by consumers for imported products.
President-elect Trump campaigned on using tariffs as a tool to secure more favorable international trade terms and bring in tax revenue, but they could impact the prices paid by consumers for imported products.
Chicago City Council finally passes mayor's budget, what to know
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
Candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard will remain on ballot
A candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard received confirmation Monday that she will remain on the ballot for the upcoming spring election.
A candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard received confirmation Monday that she will remain on the ballot for the upcoming spring election.
Electors prepare to vote
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Chicago City Council passes Johnson's 2025 budget
The Chicago City Council has officially passed Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget.
The Chicago City Council has officially passed Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget.



















