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.
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.
'Totally unqualified': Durbin reacts to Trump's cabinet picks
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Friday spoke out about President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on Friday spoke out about President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Farewell, Battleground
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.
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.
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.
LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Woman testified Matt Gaetz had sex with her while she was 17 and in high school: Report
An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.
An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.
Paris on Politics: Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a on Trump's border plans
Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a weighs in on President-elect Trump's mass deportation plans and how it can impact Chicago.
Congressman Jes?s "Chuy" Garc?a weighs in on President-elect Trump's mass deportation plans and how it can impact Chicago.
Texas border county voted Republican for first time in a century
President-elect Donald Trump flipped a border county that hadn't voted Republican in more than 100 years.
President-elect Donald Trump flipped a border county that hadn't voted Republican in more than 100 years.
'Devastating loss for Mayor Johnson': Aldermen sound off after rejecting property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presided over a special meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday where alderpeople unanimously voted down his property tax proposal.
Congress holds final COVID-19 hearing
Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.
Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.
Trump Second Term Takes Shape
Donald Trump names controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, sending shockwaves through Washington and his own party. Battleground examines this explosive choice and what it means for the Justice Department's future. Plus, as Trump's immigration team takes shape with hardliners Tom Homan and Steven Miller, we explore the reality of proposed mass deportations and their potential economic impact. The show concludes with exclusive focus group insights revealing why swing state vo
Donald Trump names controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, sending shockwaves through Washington and his own party. Battleground examines this explosive choice and what it means for the Justice Department's future. Plus, as Trump's immigration team takes shape with hardliners Tom Homan and Steven Miller, we explore the reality of proposed mass deportations and their potential economic impact. The show concludes with exclusive focus group insights revealing why swing state vo
Trump taps allies for Cabinet positions
President-elect Donald Trump continued to make selections for his new Cabinet, nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take charge of the the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known skeptic of vaccines, joins Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, who is facing investigations for sexual misconduct.
President-elect Donald Trump continued to make selections for his new Cabinet, nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take charge of the the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known skeptic of vaccines, joins Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, who is facing investigations for sexual misconduct.
Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Trump's new 'border czar' responds to Pritzker
President-elect Trump's pick to be the ?border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
President-elect Trump's pick to be the ?border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
What is the Department of Government Efficiency?
Here is what we know about the new department.
Here is what we know about the new department.
Biden to make history in South America
President Joe Biden is traveling to Brazil and will make history as the first sitting president to do this.
President Joe Biden is traveling to Brazil and will make history as the first sitting president to do this.
Chicago alderman sounds off ahead of special city council meeting about mayor's budget
Mayor Brandon Johnson will preside over a Special Meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will preside over a Special Meeting of the Chicago City Council on Thursday.
What is a shadow cabinet and how would it work in the US?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Republicans keep control of the House
Republicans now have full control of the government, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.
Republicans now have full control of the government, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.