Trump signs landmark GENIUS Act, hailing "exciting new frontier" for crypto
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
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President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
President Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with calls from Republicans and Democrats to release more from the Jeffery Epstein files, and is also threatening to sue the Wall Street Journal.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
President Trump is firing back at some of his own supporters who say he should release more records from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
The House will soon take up the package of spending cuts narrowly approved by the Senate overnight, that slashes previously approved funding for foreign aid as well as PBS and NPR. Lawmakers are also reacting to President Trump's latest comments on whether he'll try to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he has repeatedly criticized for not lowering interest rates.
The Senate passed President Trump's rescissions bill, clawing back about $9 billion of previously approved funding for foreign aid and public broadcasters, PBS and NPR. The bill now heads back to the House, where it faces a Friday deadline for a final vote before reaching the president's desk.
President Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed with his push to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola.
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi are under rising pressure from Democrats and Republicans to reveal more information on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Trump supporters have accused Bondi of withholding Esptein records after the Justice Department released an unsigned memo last week claiming the convicted sex offender didn't have a client list.
"We are very unhappy, I am, with Russia," President Trump said while in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention's security perimeter last year. The incident happened just days after another person tried to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
He announced the tariffs on two of the United States' biggest trade partners in letters posted on this Truth Social account.
Texas is facing another flood threat in the coming days, primarily north of hard-hit Kerrville.
Six agents were suspended this week without pay in connection with the security failure.
President Donald Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates or quit his post by targeting the expensive renovation at the central bank’s headquarters.
That number includes 1,100 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers.
It's still all hands on deck as more than 2,000 search and rescue crews continue to try to find anyone still missing after last week's disaster.
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
It comes as President Donald Trump has long insisted the war would not have started if he were president at the time.
In a social media post, Trump alleges Brazil's president is undertaking a “witch-hunt” over charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, and says they should end it immediately.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
In an about-face from statements made last week, President Trump said the Untied States will send more weapons to Ukraine to help them fend off Russian airstrikes.
Trump has made it clear that he wants an Israel-Hamas ceasefire to be his next diplomatic achievement. Can he convince Netanyahu the time is right to make a deal?
The Trump administration is applying what it calls "maximum pressure" on countries to reach a trade deal.
With the school district at odds with the Chicago Teachers Union and its allies on which budget plan to pass, there has been no shortage of last-minute lobbying and jockeying.
Andrew Benintendi hit his 15th home run in the White Sox's fourth.
Now that the competition is over, the Bears are looking for some continuity — especially up front.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Wednesday at a party celebrating upgrades to apartments in the west Chicago suburb of Maywood that are putting smiles on the faces of the residents.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles.
With the school district at odds with the Chicago Teachers Union and its allies on which budget plan to pass, there has been no shortage of last-minute lobbying and jockeying.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
This summer, many West Side residents had their homes inundated after significant rain on July 25. Some got hit again last week.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
A coalition of organizers in Chicago were joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce Labor Day rally and march called "Workers Over Billionaires."
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
The faithful from across the Chicago area got a unique chance this week to see a statue from Mexico with deep significance in the Catholic faith. Marissa Sulek reports.
Back in 1955, the Rev. Parker and his cousin Till were just teenagers. They jumped on a train together from Union Station to Mississippi to visit family — but only one of them returned alive. Jermont Terry reports on a solemn train ride to mark 70 years since Till was brutally ly
The Chicago Public Schools budget has been a contentious issue for months, and it is now coming down to the end — with the Chicago Board of Education required to pass a spending plan by the end of the week. Charlie De Mar reports.
A Milwaukee District West train was just leaving Union Station at Canal Street in the West Loop when its front wheels derailed, according to Metra.
The Trump administration has begun talks on housing ICE agents at a north suburban naval base to support immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago.
The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Annunciation Catholic School, officials confirmed.
With the school district at odds with the Chicago Teachers Union and its allies on which budget plan to pass, there has been no shortage of last-minute lobbying and jockeying.
The commemoration of 70 years since Emmett Till's death is being marked by family, friends and officials Wednesday as they repeated the fateful train ride he took from Chicago to Mississippi in 1955.
The faithful from across the Chicago area got a unique chance this week to see a statue from Mexico with deep significance in the Catholic faith.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
Andrew Benintendi hit his 15th home run in the White Sox's fourth.
Now that the competition is over, the Bears are looking for some continuity — especially up front.
Justin Verlander finally won at home for the first time since joining the Giants.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.
The Crosstown Classic series will be at Rate Field May 15-17, and Wrigley Field Aug. 17-19.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles.
Police said the incident stemmed from a stolen vehicle pursuit, and the suspect ran off on foot and entered a home.
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Danya Bell, 29, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment and death.
