China’s leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chinese exports.
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Your museum’s federal grant has been terminated. Best wishes, Keith E. Sonderling
Dozens of Illinois museums expected federal funding this year. The Trump Administration is now rescinding many of those grants.
Cook County Circuit Court clerk reports progress on transparency promises
Mariyana Spyropoulos campaigned on running a tighter ship than her predecessors, promising better transparency around court operations and stricter ethics enforcement.
President Donald Trump says Columbus Day will now just be Columbus Day
President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October.
Republicans in the toughest swing districts become hard to find for people angry about Donald Trump
Some of the most vulnerable Republicans limited their potential exposure to the potential backlash from President Donald Trump’s first months in office.
As Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds
As Elon Musk gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, headlines New Hampshire fundraiser
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will headline a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire on Sunday as the potential 2028 presidential contender builds his national profile and positions himself as a leading voice opposing President Donald Trump.
White House journalists use annual press dinner to celebrate First Amendment
There was no president. There was no comedian. What remained at the White House Correspondents’ Association’s annual dinner on Saturday night were the journalists and the First Amendment.
‘Sweeping change.’ Donald Trump voters reflect on controversial first 100 days of second term.
Most Trump voters praised his presidency so far. Even those who disagreed with some policies didn’t regret their choice, arguing he was the best option in November.
Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.