Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Trump challenges Biden's pardons, claiming autopen signatures make them invalid
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
President Trump is declaring several of former President Biden’s pardons void over alleged autopen use, sparking questions about presidential authority and potential legal battles.
Wife of asylum seeker arrested by feds tells her story | The Chicago Report
A Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
A Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.
Northwestern professor reacts to deal with Trump admin to restore funds | The Chicago Report
Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding.
Northwestern University became the latest major academic institution to cut a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal funding.
Chicago alders present alternative to mayor's budget plan | The Chicago Report
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit.
Some members of the Chicago City Council presented their own budget proposal to counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan as the city tries to close a $1.1 billion deficit.
Congress wants answers on Venezuela boat strikes that some call war crimes
Lawmakers want clear answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth on the lethal strikes on suspected drug boats from Venezuela.
Lawmakers want clear answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth on the lethal strikes on suspected drug boats from Venezuela.
Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election is underway | ChicagoLIVE
The Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election is underway on Tuesday and the stakes are high.
The Tennessee Seventh Congressional District Special Election is underway on Tuesday and the stakes are high.
FULL ADDRESS: Trump says investment accounts will help children learn about business
President Donald Trump said that the billions of dollars to be donated to his "Trump accounts" for children will help to educate them about business and capitalism. The accounts include an initial $1,000 going into the accounts for children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.
President Donald Trump said that the billions of dollars to be donated to his "Trump accounts" for children will help to educate them about business and capitalism. The accounts include an initial $1,000 going into the accounts for children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028.
Dell pledges $6.25B for ‘Trump accounts’; expert explains impact on kids’ investments | ChicagoLIVE
Michael and Susan dell commit billions to fund new “Trump accounts,” offering 25 million children under age 10 an incentive to start investing. Stockpile CEO Victor Wang joins us to break down who qualifies, how the program could shape the future generations and the best investment options for kids. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Michael and Susan dell commit billions to fund new “Trump accounts,” offering 25 million children under age 10 an incentive to start investing. Stockpile CEO Victor Wang joins us to break down who qualifies, how the program could shape the future generations and the best investment options for kids. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Illinois rejects federal 'No Tax on Tips' | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois officials have rejected the federal “No Tax on Tips” proposal, signaling that the state will continue taxing gratuities despite national efforts to exempt tipped income.
Illinois officials have rejected the federal “No Tax on Tips” proposal, signaling that the state will continue taxing gratuities despite national efforts to exempt tipped income.
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Chicago mayor holds briefing to ‘fact check’ ads targeting 2026 proposed budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press briefing Tuesday to "fact check" ad commercials circulating about the 2026 proposed budget.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press briefing Tuesday to "fact check" ad commercials circulating about the 2026 proposed budget.
U.S. delegates face tough road in negotiations with Putin
A U.S. delegation is in Moscow today to sit down with Russian president Vladimir Putin and try to iron out a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
A U.S. delegation is in Moscow today to sit down with Russian president Vladimir Putin and try to iron out a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
High-profile Tennessee congressional race could be litmus test for both parties
A single congressional race in Tennessee today has become a critical test for both parties -- and the money has been pouring in.
A single congressional race in Tennessee today has become a critical test for both parties -- and the money has been pouring in.
Should Illinois' SAFE-T Act be revised? | The Chicago Report
The Illinois SAFE-T Act, which ended cash bail in the state, is coming under renewed scrutiny after some high-profile crimes in Chicago.
The Illinois SAFE-T Act, which ended cash bail in the state, is coming under renewed scrutiny after some high-profile crimes in Chicago.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Lawmakers urge congressional review of U.S. strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say Congress should review the U.S. military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say Congress should review the U.S. military strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats.