Government

Mar. 21, 2026

Chicago Transit Authority sues over halted federal construction funds

Lawsuit seeks restoration of $2 billion in commuter rail expansion funding stopped by Trump administration last fall

Mar. 18, 2026

Melania Trump Faces Renewed 'Plagiarism' Accusations Over St. Patrick's Day Fountain

Critics claim First Lady copied Michelle Obama's tradition of dyeing the White House fountain green for the holiday.

Mar. 15, 2026

Trump Gifts Florsheim Shoes to Top Officials

The president's personal shoe purchases become an unlikely status symbol in the White House.

Mar. 13, 2026

Trump Can't Stop Gifting Oversized Florsheim Shoes to Cabinet

The 79-year-old president has been obsessed with handing out dress shoes to his staffers, sometimes comically oversized.

Mar. 12, 2026

Florsheim Shoes Become Status Symbol in Trump's White House

President Trump gifts classic dress shoes to top officials, turning the 134-year-old brand into an unexpected White House accessory.

Mar. 11, 2026

Republicans Press on Rep. Harry Benton's Caucus Removal

Illinois House Speaker's office declines to explain reasons behind stripping Democratic lawmaker of committee assignments

Mar. 9, 2026

Trump Forces Aides to Wear $145 Florsheim Shoes He Buys Them

The president is obsessed with the Chicago-based brand and demands his top team wear the oxfords.

Mar. 7, 2026

Biden Reflects on Stutter, Tells Memorial Crowd 'I'm a Hell of a Lot Smarter'

Former president's remark at Jesse Jackson memorial service sparks online discussion

Mar. 7, 2026

Kristi Noem Ousted as Homeland Security Secretary After $220M Ad Blitz

Trump announces firing after Noem faced criticism from both parties over controversial ad campaign

Mar. 6, 2026

Valerie Jarrett, Former Obama Advisor, Leads Obama Foundation

Jarrett oversees creation of new cultural and civic institution in Chicago

Mar. 3, 2026

Pritzker denies traveling on Epstein's plane after Clinton's claim

Illinois governor refutes former president's since-recanted testimony about potential joint travel with Epstein.

Mar. 3, 2026

Pritzker Denies Epstein Ties After Clinton Deposition

Governor says he never met Epstein or flew on his plane, contradicting former president's testimony.

Mar. 3, 2026

Guns Remain a Staple in Trump's America

Power, Fear, and Resistance in the Face of Escalating Militarization

Mar. 2, 2026

Speaker Johnson denies Rev. Jackson family request to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol

Alternative locations in Washington, D.C. are being explored as the Congressional Black Caucus continues to pursue options.

Mar. 2, 2026

House speaker denies request for Jackson to lie in honor in US Capitol

The request from the family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson was denied due to precedent that the space is typically reserved for former presidents, the military and select officials.