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Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

CHICAGO — Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. fell short in his attempt to return to Congress on Tuesday, after resigning more than a decade ago amid a federal...

Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin’s seat

Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democrat-dominated state.

As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor

Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election

Ex-Planned Parenthood board member beats out former congressman, state senator for Dem House bid

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for an Illinois congressional seat, defeating Jesse Jackson Jr. and Robert Peters in a competitive race.

Trump’s global endeavors upend the world of impotent elites — and there’s no going back

At the start of his second term, President Trump surveyed the slowly rotting swamp...

$100 million won’t fix addiction if HHS keeps undermining what works

The Department of Health and Human Services has invested $100 million in a pilot program in eight U.S. cities focused on court-ordered treatment, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented housing, while rejecting harm reduction and housing-first approaches, which has been met with criticism for its lack of transparency and potential to undermine existing evidence-based initiatives.

Homan once warned against sweeping immigration enforcement raids

White House border czar Tom Homan said last year that federal immigration enforcement operations should be targeted, rather than sweeping, according to a forthcoming book. In a June interview for “Undue Process: The Inside Story of Trump’s Mass Deportation Program,” by NBC News’s Julia Ainsley, Homan said "the vast majority of the American people think...

Musk offers to pay legal fees for any Epstein victim sued for speaking ‘the truth’

Elon Musk on Sunday offered to pay the legal fees of any Epstein survivor sued for speaking the “truth” in regards to naming who was responsible for their abuse. “I will pay for the defense of anyone who speaks the truth about this and is sued for doing so,” Musk wrote in a post on...

Chinese and Russian decline could become global problems

The White House too often exaggerates or ignores the real degrees of danger posed by perceived major threats of the time. 

Bad Bunny’s halftime show: Why did he perform on a utility pole?

What was the significance of Bad Bunny's performance among malfunctioning power lines?

Bad Bunny performance splits political world

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was met with mixed reactions, with some celebrating the performance's message of inclusivity and Latin culture, while others criticized it for its political overtones and language barrier.

Hegseth records message for Turning Point USA halftime show

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday praised Turning Point USA for an alternative Super Bowl halftime show meant to compete with the official performance by Bad Bunny. “From the War Department, we salute Turning Point USA and every American who still believes freedom is worth defending,” Hegseth said in the clip on the YouTube livestream...

Apprenticeships can help save the Democratic Party

Democrats need to deliver results that improve the lot of working-class voters. 

Ocasio-Cortez spars with Jake Paul over Bad Bunny: ‘He makes you look small’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed influencer Jake Paul over his criticism of Bad Bunny performing at Super Bowl LX.  Paul wrote on the social platform X before the game began that he will be “purposefully turning off the halftime show.” “Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without...

What happens to all the losers’ Super Bowl merch? It’s being shipped to Europe

The NFL plans for both outcomes so they’re ready regardless of who wins. What that inevitably means is a whole lot of merchandise that’s pre-printed and pre-made – but fans won’t ever be able to buy it. What happens to all that swag?

Bannon warns of ‘massive lack of enthusiasm’ among Trump MAGA base

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon on Saturday signaled a growing concern about what he described as the lack of enthusiasm among President Trump’s MAGA base over the White House's direction. “You have a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base. Because they’re sitting there going ‘I’m just not feelin’ it right now,'” Bannon said...

Star snowboarder Chloe Kim defends fellow Olympian Hunter Hess from Trump attack

Chloe Kim, the two-time Olympic snowboarding gold medalist, voiced support Monday for Hunter Hess, a fellow Team USA athlete who has drawn criticism from President Trump over comments expressing mixed feelings about representing the United States in Milan-Cortina. “My parents being immigrants, this one definitely hits pretty close to home,” Kim said when asked during...

Prince William, Princess Catherine express concern for Epstein victims amid scrutiny on Andrew

As evidence mounts regarding the former Prince Andrew’s ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Prince William, Andrew's nephew, and Princess Kate are voicing their concern for the victims of the disgraced financier. “I can confirm that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply concerned by the continued revelations,’’ a spokesperson...

Maxwell pleads the Fifth in House deposition on Epstein files

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday, asserting her Fifth Amendment right. Maxwell previously indicated her plans to do so, saying she would testify under oath only if she was given criminal immunity. Lawmakers exiting...

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