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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Illinois, Chicago over sanctuary city policies

U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division said the Trump administration lacks standing to invalidate the state, city and county laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

26 Jul 2025 8:08 am
Amid starvation scenes in Gaza, Trump administration hardens tone on Hamas

Militants didnt want to make a deal, Trump said after U.S., Israeli ceasefire negotiators pulled back from talks.

26 Jul 2025 4:36 am
Texas plan to redraw maps could protect GOP House majority

The legislature is meeting in special session to draft plans that could give the party five more seats in Congress.

26 Jul 2025 4:27 am
Trump insists Putin-Zelensky meeting will happen, renews sanctions threat on Russia

Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term and the Republican-led Congress.

26 Jul 2025 4:20 am
U.S., Qatar days away from final agreement on Air Force One gift

According to official communication reviewed by The Washington Post, Qatar will send the Boeing 747-8 aircraft as an unconditional donation to the Department of Defense.

26 Jul 2025 3:39 am
Trump administration releases billions it withheld from schools

Lawmakers of both parties had lobbied to release the funding, which supports English-language-learning programs, teacher training and academic enrichment.

26 Jul 2025 3:26 am
Democrats say Trumps plan to claw back more funds may spark a shutdown

The administration is considering including Education Department cuts in the next rescissions package.

26 Jul 2025 2:23 am
Hulk Hogan was a well-known Trump supporter. Their ties go back 40 years.

After Hulk Hogans death Thursday, President Donald Trump said his great friend was MAGA all the way.

25 Jul 2025 6:40 am
Convicted of murder in Venezuela. Freed by the Trump administration.

The case of Dahud Hanid Ortz, a U.S.-Venezuelan citizen brought home in Trumps prisoner swap, has upset U.S. allies and sown division in the State Department.

25 Jul 2025 6:09 am
U.S., Israel pull teams from Gaza ceasefire negotiations

While U.S., Qatari and Egyptian mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff said.

25 Jul 2025 5:19 am
Supreme Court Justice Kagan says independence of judges is under threat

Justice Elena Kagan, the second-longest-serving liberal on the Supreme Court, decried threats to judges, vitriolic reactions to rulings and the defiance of court orders.

25 Jul 2025 4:25 am
Trump visits the Federal Reserve in escalation of pressure campaign

President Trump visited the central bank on Thursday, as the White House criticizes an extensive $2.5 billion renovation project to the buildings.

25 Jul 2025 2:59 am
Trump order pushes forcible hospitalization of homeless people

Trumps executive order couldincrease hospitalization of homeless individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

25 Jul 2025 2:47 am
Live updates: Trump plans visit today to Federal Reserve as he continues attacks on its chair

Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term and the Republican-led Congress.

24 Jul 2025 6:04 pm
Is a Mamdani repeat coming to the Midwest? A democratic socialist is getting a boost in Minnesota.

Minneapoliss Democratic Party has endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh over the incumbent mayor .

24 Jul 2025 2:30 pm
With his suit against Murdoch, Trump signals: No one is safe

Donald Trump has filed an unprecedented libel lawsuit from a sitting president against a longtime adviser and pivotal media ally.

24 Jul 2025 2:30 pm
Trumps pick to protect federal workers shares a disdain for them

Paul Ingrassias nomination to head the Office of Special Counsel is at risk because of his history of scorched-earth rhetoric and extremist associations.

24 Jul 2025 2:30 pm
Supreme Court allows Trump to remove consumer product safety regulators

The Trump administration asked to remove three members of the commission that regulates the safety of consumer products and coordinates product safety recalls.

24 Jul 2025 2:14 am
Live updates: Democrats stoke controversy over Trump administrations handling of Epstein files

Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term and the Republican-led Congress.

24 Jul 2025 2:05 am
Hegseth Signal messages came from email classified SECRET, watchdog told

The revelation contradicts the Trump administrations long-standing claims that no classified information was shared by the defense secretarys account during the Signalgate scandal.

24 Jul 2025 1:21 am
Heading home for recess, Democrats seek to exploit GOP divisions on Epstein files

Democrats plan to argue that not releasing the Epstein files means Republicans are protecting the rich and powerful at voters expense.

24 Jul 2025 1:02 am
French President Macron sues right-wing podcaster Candace Owens

The lawsuit alleges that the podcaster promoted outlandish claims, including that Brigitte Macron was born a man. An Owens spokesperson said she is not shutting up.

24 Jul 2025 12:56 am
Republican at odds with Trump on Haitian migrants gears up for tough reelection

Rep. Michael Lawlers suburban New York district is home to one of the largest concentrations of Haitian immigrants in the country. Trumps decision to crack down on them has put him in a difficult spot, interviews with local leaders show.

23 Jul 2025 11:54 pm
Silicon Valleys bet on Trump starts to pay off

President Donald Trump unveils an AI strategy on Wednesday that is set to benefit American tech companies and investors.

23 Jul 2025 10:21 pm
Lawler says he wont run for New York governor, clearing GOP path for Stefanik

Rep. Michael Lawler said he would instead run for reelection in his swing House district. Rep. Elise Stefanik has indicated she may challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.

23 Jul 2025 7:23 pm
Trump administration releases thousands of files on MLK Jr.s assassination

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard saidthe files include discussion of potential leads, internal FBI memos detailing the progress of the case and more.

22 Jul 2025 8:02 am
Trump intervenes to boost Hegseth aide who left military for politics

A waiver granted by Trump allows Ricky Buria, a top adviser to Pete Hegseth, to bypass federal law and depart the Marine Corps at a rank he held only briefly.

22 Jul 2025 5:30 am
Ex-Louisville officer sentenced to 33 months in relation to Breonna Taylors killing

The Trump Justice Department had sought a sentence of one day, telling the court that Brett Hankison shouldnt have been prosecuted for his role in Breonna Taylors death.

22 Jul 2025 4:27 am
As MAGA world focuses on Epstein, Trump seeks focus on anything else

In the past 48 hours, Trump has unspooled comments on a litany of controversies, all of which seem designed to distract attention from the Jeffrey Epstein case.

22 Jul 2025 4:01 am
Miami postponed its 2025 elections. A judge says its illegal. Why did the city do it?

A circuit court judge ruled on Monday that the controversial decision is unconstitutional and unlawful. But the legal battle is not over.

22 Jul 2025 2:52 am
Live updates: Trump pushing Texas to create more Republican-leaning congressional seats

Get the latest news on President Donald Trumps second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.

21 Jul 2025 6:15 pm
The cold (and occasionally hot) war between Trump and his predecessors

Obama and sometimes Clinton aim at Trump. Trump goes after Biden and Obama. Its a rare battle of the presidents.

21 Jul 2025 2:30 pm
Trump officials accused of defying 1 in 3 judges who ruled against him

A comprehensive analysis of lawsuits against Trump policies shows dozens of examples of defiance, delay and dishonesty, a serious test for the court system.

21 Jul 2025 2:30 pm
GOP wants to cut waste. Critics say SNAP exemption could do opposite.

Republicans sought to make states pay for some food-assistance benefits, but watchdogs say a last-minute exception could discourage states from addressing disbursement mistakes.

20 Jul 2025 3:30 pm
Trump survived many scandals, but the Epstein story poses a new test

Trump faces political risk from the Epstein story. So far, however, his MAGA base has largely rallied around him.

20 Jul 2025 3:30 pm
Consumed by Epstein, Trump has lost ground on the economy and immigration

When he was sworn in, Trump promised a new Golden Age. Its clear that, six months into his presidency, the public isnt buying all the hype.

20 Jul 2025 2:30 pm