Rev. Jackson asks Biden to pardon his son, Jesse Jackson Jr.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
Rev. Jackson asks Biden to pardon his son, Jesse Jackson Jr.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
In a heartfelt appeal, Rev. Jackson highlighted the importance of second chances, a value he says President Biden has demonstrated through his recent pardon of his own son, Hunter Biden.
Paris on Politics: What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it?
Turmoil at City Hall. Questions over CPS. What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it? More in this episode of "Paris on Politics."
Turmoil at City Hall. Questions over CPS. What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it? More in this episode of "Paris on Politics."
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Cook County?s first Black transgender elected official discusses historic win
A Chicago woman is making history as the first Black transgender elected official in Cook County history. It comes amid controversy nationwide over trans-elected officials and what bathrooms they can use.
A Chicago woman is making history as the first Black transgender elected official in Cook County history. It comes amid controversy nationwide over trans-elected officials and what bathrooms they can use.
House hearing on Trump rally shooting turns into shouting match
A congressional hearing on the Secret Service's failure to stop the attempted assassination of President-elect Trump turned into a shouting match. Connor Hansen has the story.
A congressional hearing on the Secret Service's failure to stop the attempted assassination of President-elect Trump turned into a shouting match. Connor Hansen has the story.
Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, meets with lawmakers
Thursday was another critical day for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
Thursday was another critical day for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.
How could tariffs impact you directly?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, concerns are mounting over the possibility of new tariffs.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, concerns are mounting over the possibility of new tariffs.
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with lawmakers about government efficiency
Tech titans Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to slash government spending, will meet with lawmakers this morning.
Tech titans Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to slash government spending, will meet with lawmakers this morning.
Calumet City Council meets outside, votes to drop lawsuit against clerk amid tensions with mayor
On a freezing night, Calumet City council members gathered on the steps of City Hall for a brief but controversial meeting.
On a freezing night, Calumet City council members gathered on the steps of City Hall for a brief but controversial meeting.
'He is a coward': Henyard rips Harris as Thornton Township caucus dispute sparks legal battle
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness.
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness.
Henyard rips Harris as Thornton Township caucus dispute sparks legal battle
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness and could prevent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from running for township supervisor next year.
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness and could prevent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from running for township supervisor next year.
Sen. Durbin, other lawmakers pushing for student loan forgiveness
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is joining other lawmakers in asking President Biden to discharge loans for a group of student borrowers.
Tiffany Henyard plans to sue after chaotic caucus for Thornton Township supervisor
We're learning more about Tuesday night's Democratic caucus in Thornton Township, which may result in Tiffany Henyard's name not being placed on the ballot for supervisor next year.
We're learning more about Tuesday night's Democratic caucus in Thornton Township, which may result in Tiffany Henyard's name not being placed on the ballot for supervisor next year.
Supreme Court hears case on transgender care for minors
Here's the latest from the Supreme Court.
Here's the latest from the Supreme Court.
House Covid-19 report endorses lab leak theory
The House held its final Covid-19 hearing. Here's what we know.
The House held its final Covid-19 hearing. Here's what we know.
Transgender care for minors case lands at the Supreme Court: What to know
A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.
A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.
Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on transgender medical treatments for minors
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-profile case involving the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, in one of the most closely watched, potentially impactful cases slated to come before the high court this year.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-profile case involving the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, in one of the most closely watched, potentially impactful cases slated to come before the high court this year.
Cats vs. dogs: How pet ownership shaped the 2024 presidential election
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
A survey of over 120,000 voters found that pet ownership played a unique role in the 2024 presidential election.
Obama Foundation holds 'Democracy Forum' to highlight need for pluralism
On Thursday, the Obama Foundation will host its third annual "Democracy Forum" to highlight the need for pluralism during hard conversation.
On Thursday, the Obama Foundation will host its third annual "Democracy Forum" to highlight the need for pluralism during hard conversation.



















