Illinois officials brace for fight as Trump vows to use military for deportation plan
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President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.

Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says

President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.

Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open

President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.

Trump makes more cabinet picks
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President-elect Donald Trump has announced more of his cabinet picks.

Trump's plan to use military for deportations not legal, officials say
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President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.

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.

Trump cabinet picks draw mixed reactions ahead of nomination process
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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
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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.

President-elect Trump's cabinet picks in for a fight
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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
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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.

Biden meets with leaders of South Korea, Japan over concerns about North Korea
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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.

Farewell, Battleground
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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.