As President Donald Trump faces significant pushback from federal judges, a new poll shows U.S. adults are more likely to believe the president is the one overstepping his power rather than the courts — although Republicans largely think the opposite.
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White House will unveil President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget, his first since returning to power
The White House is planning on Friday to unveil President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget, a sweeping framework that is expected to propose steep reductions, if not a wholesale zeroing out, of various federal programs as part of his administration’s priorities.
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza while it was in international waters off Malta on Friday, the group organizing the shipment said. A fire broke out but was brought under control, according to authorities.
President Donald Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS” and further requires that they work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organizations.
The lasting impact of Trump’s immigration crackdown on CPS students
Trump’s hard-line immigration policy has taken a deep emotional toll on communities and Chicago Public Schools with large undocumented populations, so much so that many kids are absent.
Elon Musk defends his work as he prepares to wind down at DOGE but gives hazy answers on future
Elon Musk is defending the work of the Department of Government Efficiency as he prepares to scale back from his government role and spend more time at his businesses.
Chicago Park District announces deal over Columbus statues lawsuit
The city will loan the small Columbus statue removed from Arrigo Park in July 2020 to the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans for display in a nearby museum.
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain
A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote.
President Trump claims this is Biden’s economy, but businesses and economists beg to differ
When the stock market fell Wednesday on news that the American economy had gone backward during the first three months of 2025, President Trump knew exactly who to blame: Biden.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported.