Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.

Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.

Illinois primary races heat up as outside money floods campaign ads
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With the 2026 Illinois primary just days away, political reporter Paris Schutz breaks down where the key races stand and how major outside groups are pouring money into campaign ads to influence the outcome.

Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.

US military: Is there a draft in 2026?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.

John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes| The Chicago Report
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Affordability continues to be an issue for millions of Americans.  It's one of the topics that's on the ballot in the November elections. Fox Chicago's hosts The Chicago Report.

Stand Up For Science rally tomorrow | The Chicago Report
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 We want to tell you about a rally happening in our backyard tomorrow.  A national group called "Stand Up for Science" will protest what they call quote "The Trump Administration's erosion of established climate and health science."  It starts at 1 p.m. at Federal Plaza.  CEO Colette Delawalla joins us now to tell us more about what they're fighting against.

58% increase in Jewish hate crimes in 2023-2024
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 Jewish leaders want Mayor Brandon Johnson to do more to make Chicago's Jewish community feel safe.  This Monday, the American Defamation League asked the mayor to adopt a list of recommendations, including an antisemitism task force.  Their senior regional director Rebecca Weininger is joining us to break down her group's demands.

John Cullerton's proposal for property taxes | The Chicago Report
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Affordability continues to be an issue for millions of Americans. It's one of the topics that's on the ballot in the November elections.  Right here in Illinois, and Chicago, many are looking for solutions on how to bring down your property taxes.  We're here with former state senator and Illinois senate President John Cullteron.

Special coverage: Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson
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FOX Chicago's special coverage on Friday before the homegoing service for Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago. 

DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault

The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.