Federal workers stay home as shutdown drags on and both sides dig in
With no deal in sight, Republicans offer a limited concession while Democrats hold firm, leaving federal workers and travelers caught in the middle of the prolonged government shutdown.
With no deal in sight, Republicans offer a limited concession while Democrats hold firm, leaving federal workers and travelers caught in the middle of the prolonged government shutdown.
Millions march nationwide in “No Kings" protests opposing Trump, authoritarianism
Millions of Americans took to the streets nationwide for the “No Kings" protests, a coordinated day of action opposing President Donald Trump.
Millions of Americans took to the streets nationwide for the “No Kings" protests, a coordinated day of action opposing President Donald Trump.
PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protesters pack Grant Park to protest against Trump administration
Thousands of demonstrators flooded Chicago’s Grant Park on Saturday, denouncing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Thousands of demonstrators flooded Chicago’s Grant Park on Saturday, denouncing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
'No Kings' protesters march in downtown Chicago
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Chicago to take part in the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Chicago to take part in the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct. 18.
'No Kings' protesters jam out in Grant Park
Several 'No Kings' protesters in Chicago's Grant Park gathered to perform in front of a crowd on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Several 'No Kings' protesters in Chicago's Grant Park gathered to perform in front of a crowd on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
No Kings protests to take place in Chicago, across the US
Another set of "No Kings" protests are set to take place on Saturday in Chicago and across the country to protest the Trump administration's policies.
Another set of "No Kings" protests are set to take place on Saturday in Chicago and across the country to protest the Trump administration's policies.
Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence
The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.
The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.
Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.
President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.
Cities prepare for 'No Kings' protests as federal shutdown drags on
Now the third-longest shutdown in U.S. history, the government shutdown is barreling toward the three-week mark.
Now the third-longest shutdown in U.S. history, the government shutdown is barreling toward the three-week mark.
Trump says Maduro 'doesn't want to f--- around with the U.S.'
During a Friday afternoon press conference, former President Donald Trump was asked about U.S. relations with Venezuela and offers President Nicolás Maduro has made to the United States. Trump said Maduro has offered natural resources because “he doesn’t want to f--- around with the United States.”
During a Friday afternoon press conference, former President Donald Trump was asked about U.S. relations with Venezuela and offers President Nicolás Maduro has made to the United States. Trump said Maduro has offered natural resources because “he doesn’t want to f--- around with the United States.”
John Bolton pleads not guilty to classified documents charges amid Trump feud
Former national security adviser John Bolton appeared in federal court on Friday, denying allegations of mishandling classified information and accusing President Donald Trump of political retribution.
Former national security adviser John Bolton appeared in federal court on Friday, denying allegations of mishandling classified information and accusing President Donald Trump of political retribution.
Trump's new plan to end war in Ukraine
President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today as he launches a new effort to end the war in Ukraine, with a potential sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected soon.
President Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today as he launches a new effort to end the war in Ukraine, with a potential sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin expected soon.
Open House Chicago set for this weekend | The Chicago Report
Open House Chicago is set for Oct. 18-19. Here's what you need to know ahead of time.
Open House Chicago is set for Oct. 18-19. Here's what you need to know ahead of time.
Director of Realign for Palestine talks ceasefire, Gaza executions | The Chicago Report
The director of Realign for Palestine joins The Chicago Report to discuss the ceasefire and Gaza executions.
The director of Realign for Palestine joins The Chicago Report to discuss the ceasefire and Gaza executions.
Mayor proposes head tax, social media in 2026 budget | The Chicago Report
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
'Not political pawns': Pritzker, veterans slam Trump's Chicago Guard plan
A group of retired admirals, generals and service members said the president should not deploy the National Guard against the governor?s wishes. They also voiced opposition to the militarization of immigration enforcement in Chicago.
A group of retired admirals, generals and service members said the president should not deploy the National Guard against the governor?s wishes. They also voiced opposition to the militarization of immigration enforcement in Chicago.
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged in probe of mishandling of classified information
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Here's who Americans blame for government shutdown, according to poll
With many Americans feeling the impacts of the government shutdown, this is who they are holding accountable for where things stand based on a recent poll.
With many Americans feeling the impacts of the government shutdown, this is who they are holding accountable for where things stand based on a recent poll.