Mar. 22, 2026
Trump Pledges to Place ICE Agents at Airports Amid TSA Staffing Shortages
With TSA workers going unpaid during the government shutdown, the president says ICE agents will be assigned to airport security.
Mar. 22, 2026
TSA Funding Plan Fails, Long Security Lines Persist
Airline passengers continue to face abnormally long waits as TSA officers struggle without paychecks.
Mar. 22, 2026
Trump Proposes Sending ICE Agents to Airports to Address TSA Staffing Shortages
President Trump says he may deploy ICE agents to airports to address TSA staffing shortages caused by the ongoing DHS shutdown, but experts warn ICE agents lack TSA training.
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. 20, 2026
Underwood Criticizes Iran War Spending, Calls for Funds to Address Healthcare
The Illinois congresswoman argues the money could be better used to support domestic programs like the Affordable Care Act.
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
Kane County Reallocates COVID-19 Relief Funds Before Deadline
Board approves transfers to HVAC, environmental projects as 2026 spending deadline approaches
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. 10, 2026
Whitmer Secures Ice Storm Relief Pledge from Trump
Michigan governor meets with president for third time since he returned to the White House.
Mar. 9, 2026
Waukegan Mayor Joins Great Lakes Delegation in Washington Pitch
Mayors and officials advocate for water resources funding, tariff relief, and economic development projects
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump's DHS Pick Mullin Profited From Wars
Markwayne Mullin made big money from defense stocks before U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Iran
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. 6, 2026
Democrats Demand Accountability After Kristi Noem's Ouster as DHS Secretary
Even with Noem's removal, Democrats vow to investigate her tenure and push for potential impeachment and prosecution.
Mar. 5, 2026
Public Voices Concerns Over Trump's White House Ballroom Project
Federal panel hears from critics who say the $400 million plan is too big and unnecessary
