Trump, Netanyahu to hold high-stakes meeting over Gaza peace plan
It's another high-stakes meeting today for President Donal Trump in Florida, as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza peace plan, but there are growing questions over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
It's another high-stakes meeting today for President Donal Trump in Florida, as he hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza peace plan, but there are growing questions over whether the deal can move to its next phase.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire
With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.
With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.
U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro
The Pentagon is reportedly deploying more troops and aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a monthslong pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
The Pentagon is reportedly deploying more troops and aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a monthslong pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Chicago budget battle, new Alzheimer's drug research | The Chicago Report
Paris has the lastest reaction from the end of the Chicago city budget battle and researchers at Northwestern University are working on a promising experimental drug to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Paris has the lastest reaction from the end of the Chicago city budget battle and researchers at Northwestern University are working on a promising experimental drug to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Northwestern develops experimental Alzheimer's drug | The Chicago Report
Researchers at Northwestern University are developing an experimental drug to combat Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at Northwestern University are developing an experimental drug to combat Alzheimer's disease.
Reaction to end of Chicago city budget drama | The Chicago Report
Mayor Brandon Johnson did not sign or veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend, averting a feared shutdown.
Mayor Brandon Johnson did not sign or veto the budget passed by the City Council over the weekend, averting a feared shutdown.
Samantha Steele says she did not offer job to political opponent
Samantha Steele, the current Cook County Board of Review commissioner, is responding to allegations made by opponent Liz Nicholson. Steele tells us that “in no way, shape or form” did she offer Nicholson a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. Steele says the allegation is a distraction and argues that Nicholson is not qualified for the position she is seeking.
Samantha Steele, the current Cook County Board of Review commissioner, is responding to allegations made by opponent Liz Nicholson. Steele tells us that “in no way, shape or form” did she offer Nicholson a job in exchange for dropping out of the race. Steele says the allegation is a distraction and argues that Nicholson is not qualified for the position she is seeking.
‘Very unethical’: Cook County candidate says she was offered a job to drop out
A political fight is unfolding in Chicago as Liz Nicholson, a candidate for Cook County Board of Review commissioner in District 2, alleges she was offered a job by the current officeholder, Samantha Steele, in exchange for dropping out of the race. Nicholson calls the alleged offer “very unethical” and “very disturbing.”
A political fight is unfolding in Chicago as Liz Nicholson, a candidate for Cook County Board of Review commissioner in District 2, alleges she was offered a job by the current officeholder, Samantha Steele, in exchange for dropping out of the race. Nicholson calls the alleged offer “very unethical” and “very disturbing.”
DOJ sues over Illinois law protecting immigrants at courthouses, daycares, hospitals
The DOJ sued Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.
The DOJ sued Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.
Epstein files: DOJ releases almost 30,000 new documents in investigation, agency says
In a social media post Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the release of nearly 30,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Here's what we know.
In a social media post Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the release of nearly 30,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Here's what we know.
New batch of Epstein files released, Trump mentioned
In a social media post Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the release of nearly 30,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In a social media post Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced the release of nearly 30,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
Chicago mayor doesn't sign nor veto budget deal, what this means
A Chicago budget deal will take effect after Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't sign nor veto the proposal.
A Chicago budget deal will take effect after Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't sign nor veto the proposal.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.