On Monday, nobody was eager to play two — and it was fair to wonder if the Rangers even wanted to play one. At the start of their 7-0 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the temperature sat at a frigid 33 degrees, the coldest first pitch for a major league game since 2021....
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the U.S. tariff strategy Monday on “Kudlow,” following President Trump’s recent announcement of a 10% baseline tariff and “individualized reciprocal higher” tariffs on certain countries. Bessent praised Trump’s leverage tactics, saying he “outlined the tariffs on April 2 and then gave countries several days to think about it.” He added...
Illinois has joined more than 20 states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze, a move that comes as state officials scramble to assess the potential impact on essential programs. On Tuesday, a federal judge issued a temporary stay on the freeze, delaying its implementation until Monday. While Illinois lawmakers welcomed the...
Financial experts warn of rising debt as credit rating drops CHICAGO – The City Council is set to vote on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $830 million bond issue, sparking concerns about its long-term impact on Chicago’s finances. The plan, aimed at funding infrastructure projects, comes as the city’s credit rating was downgraded to BBB, just...
The Trump administration has dismissed at least 20 immigration judges, including 13 who were still in their probationary period, according to sources familiar with the matter. Requests for an explanation were sent to the White House and the Department of Justice on Monday. Over the weekend, one of the dismissed judges shared her experience on...
In a shocking act of violence on New Year’s Day, a pickup truck intentionally drove into crowds of revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more. The attack, which authorities are investigating as an act of terrorism, has devastated the city and raised questions about...
Chicagoans are bracing for a financial hit in 2025 as Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council’s last-minute budget deal ushers in a slew of new taxes, fines, and fees. The plan avoids politically explosive property tax hikes, but residents and businesses alike will feel the sting in other ways—and many fear they’ll get less...
Chicago’s ongoing education power struggle escalated Tuesday after a judge granted CPS CEO Pedro Martinez’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO), blocking the Chicago Board of Education from interfering in union contract negotiations. The move further deepens the rift between CPS leadership, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), and city officials, delivering yet another political...
Four years after a deeply contested election ended his presidency, Donald J. Trump has achieved one of the most stunning political comebacks in American history. In a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump reclaimed the White House, proving his resilience and cementing his status as a transformative political force. “It’s a political victory...
Kamala Harris just can’t seem to get out of her own way. In a recent interview with Philadelphia’s 6 ABC anchor Brian Taff, the vice president floundered through long-winded, incoherent responses to basic questions on economic policy. What should have been an easy opportunity on a “friendly” network to outline her plans for economic relief...