Rep. Mike Lawler on Maduro capture: Law requires notifying Congress within 48 hours and President did that
Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
U.S. captures Venezuela’s president in ground operation, raising questions over motive and fallout
After a U.S. military strike led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture and extradition, lawmakers and global leaders debate whether the move was driven by drugs, oil, or regime change—and whether it risks a prolonged U.S. involvement similar to past interventions.
After a U.S. military strike led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture and extradition, lawmakers and global leaders debate whether the move was driven by drugs, oil, or regime change—and whether it risks a prolonged U.S. involvement similar to past interventions.
Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.
Maduro appears in New York court after dramatic weekend raid
Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug and gun charges as U.S. officials brief Congress, global leaders react, and questions grow over the operation that brought him into custody.
Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug and gun charges as U.S. officials brief Congress, global leaders react, and questions grow over the operation that brought him into custody.
What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.
Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.
Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
Illinois politicos criticize Trump for strike in Venezuela: ‘reckless and unconstitutional’
Illinois members of Congress were critical of Trump's decision to attack Venezuela, capture Nicolas Maduro.
Illinois members of Congress were critical of Trump's decision to attack Venezuela, capture Nicolas Maduro.
Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.
Democrat and Republican lawmakers react to US strikes on Venezuela and arrest of Maduro
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capturing of its leader Nicolás Maduro.|
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela and capturing of its leader Nicolás Maduro.|
DePaul professor weighs in on Trump’s warning to Iran over treatment of protesters
President Trump is threatening to get involved if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Joining us to talk about all of this is Tom Mockaitis, a history professor at DePaul.
President Trump is threatening to get involved if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Joining us to talk about all of this is Tom Mockaitis, a history professor at DePaul.
Trump delays tariff hikes as criticism grows over rising prices
President Trump is already delaying tariff hikes on multiple products, just two days after the new year. It comes as his administration faces criticism over rising prices.
President Trump is already delaying tariff hikes on multiple products, just two days after the new year. It comes as his administration faces criticism over rising prices.
Effort to ban lawmakers from stock trading gains momentum
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
The effort to further regulate stock trading by congressional lawmakers has been talked about for a long time. Will 2026 be the year it finally happens?
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
Exclusive interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with host Paris Schutz to talk about Operation Midway Blitz, his push for state lawmakers to tax the wealthy and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with host Paris Schutz to talk about Operation Midway Blitz, his push for state lawmakers to tax the wealthy and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
How can CPS raise property taxes? Paris explains | The Chicago Report
Parish Schutz explains how it is that CPS can raise property taxes, even though the Chicago City Council voted not to raise the city's portion of property taxes.
Parish Schutz explains how it is that CPS can raise property taxes, even though the Chicago City Council voted not to raise the city's portion of property taxes.
Exclusive: Mayor Brandon Johnson 1-on-1 | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxing the rich and his plans for reelection.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxing the rich and his plans for reelection.