New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.

Trump defends tariffs, touts economy ahead of Pennsylvania visit
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President Trump doubles down on his tariff strategy, promises new aid for farmers, and prepares to take his economic message to voters in Pennsylvania.

Chicago budget battle, big media merger deals | The Chicago Report
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Paris talks to experts on the latest Chicago City Council budget negotiations and the possibility of big mergers that could change the future of the entertainment and media industry.

Evanston mayor demands details on Northwestern’s deal with Trump admin
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wrote a letter to the Trump administration expressing his concerns about the settlement reached with Northwestern University over Antisemitism claims.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign

Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.

Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says

Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.

Trump shifts focus to economy as voter concerns over rising prices grow
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President Trump highlights economic issues during a visit to Pennsylvania, emphasizing energy prices and inflation as both parties sharpen their messages ahead of 2025.

Duckworth calls second strike on alleged drug boat ‘essentially murder’

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized strikes on alleged drug boats, and called an second hit on the wreckage of a boat "essentially murder."

Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act

Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.

Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.

Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
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The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.

Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records

The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.

Trump focuses on the economy as concerns over affordability grow
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Alexandria Hoff reports from the White House as President Trump prepares to visit Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda amid voter concerns about inflation, affordability, and the road to the 2026 midterms.

CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know

A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.