ICE agents begin deportation raids in Chicago, Cook County
The Trump administration is following through on promises to ramp up immigration enforcement efforts and Illinois is in the bullseye.
... Read More.
National
VA ends DEI programs, redirects $14.1 million in spending
The Department of Veterans Affairs is eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs across federal agencies, redirecting $8 million in spending in response to President Donald Trump's executive order... Read More.
WATCH: New Defense Secretary Hegseth shows changes already in motion
Pete Hegseth, the newly-confirmed U.S. Secretary of Defense, says changes to the military are already in motion.
... Read More.
U.S. national debt burden tops $106,000 per person
The national debt continues to rise at a breakneck pace, with Americans bearing a greater and greater debt burden.
... Read More.
New Defense secretary Pete Hegseth shows changes already in motion
Pete Hegseth, the newly-confirmed U.S. Secretary of Defense, says changes to the military are already in motion.
... Read More.
Americans admit skipping terms of service, raising privacy concerns
One-third of Americans have admitted to skipping reading "terms of service agreements" when using apps and other online services, leading to broader concerns over data privacy and user... Read More.
WATCH: Defense attorney says jury stands between Madigan and misguided prosecution
Michael Madigan’s defense team has resumed closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in Chicago.
... Read More.
Amid speculation otherwise, Tillis delivers pivotal vote for Hegseth
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote from the Senate on Friday night, in a tie broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, was helped by a North Carolina Republican senator and... Read More.
Colombia backs down after Trump tariff threat
After President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and other punitive measures, Columbia backed down and agreed to accept its citizens who illegally immigrated to the U.S.
... Read More.
Everyday Economics: Could Treasury yields and mortgage rates end the week higher?
A higher-for-longer interest rate environment has the U.S. economy stuck in place, with existing home sales in 2024 falling to their lowest level since 1995. While higher borrowing... Read More.
