Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

DC leaders defend local control after federal takeover, Trump emergency order
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For the first time since a federal emergency brought troops to DC, the city's top officials testify before Congress, defending their leadership and fighting to reclaim control over policing and public safety.

Illinois Republicans push to reform SAFE-T Act after nationwide end to cash bail
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Illinois GOP lawmakers are meeting to propose changes to the SAFE-T Act following a federal order ending cashless bail across the U.S., citing serious concerns with the current law.

Pritzker responds to report about photo he took with 'peacekeeper' accused in deadly Chicago burglary, crash

Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a statement about a photo he took just this month with a Chicago "peacekeeper" who is now charged with murder in a deadly smash-and-grab burglary crash last week.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before House panel,
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FBI Director Kash Patel returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for another intense hearing, this time in front of a House panel. He opened with the latest on the investigation into Charlie Kirk's murder.

Exclusive: Memo shows Pritzker's office warned about Chicago pension bill

New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city.

Exclusive: Memo shows Pritzker's office warned about Chicago pension bill
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New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city.

Shot fired at Illinois state senator's home, suspect in custody

Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's home was struck by gunfire early Tuesday. Police say the shooting was not politically motivated.

Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."

When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far

Funeral details for Charlie Kirk have been announced by his nonprofit, Turning Point USA.

President Trump goes all-in on tariffs
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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump defended his trade policy after the director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the president's tariffs are causing widespread inflation and American consumers are starting to feel the pinch.

Durbin presses Patel in congressional hearing
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Kash Patel sat in front of senators Tuesday morning, defending his first months as FBI director. He faces lawsuits, budget cuts and criticism over his handling of a high-profile shooting.