Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation rounds out President Donald Trump’s top national security Cabinet officials.
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Maryland beats No. 17 Illinois 91-70 and sends the Illini to their 3rd loss in four games
Kasparas Jakucionis had 21 points and seven assists and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 15 points for Illinois (13-6, 5-4), which lost for the third time in four games and dropped consecutive games for the first time in two seasons.
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A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order.
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Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media
The Spanish profile of the White House’ X account and the government page on reproductive freedom also were disbanded. Hispanic advocates and others expressed frustration at the change.
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Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president.
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VIDEO: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president.
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Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in effort to guard against ‘revenge’ by Trump
The Democratic president pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the 2021 attack on the Capitol. Trump tells NBC Biden’s pardons are disgraceful.
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Immigrants in Chicago and other US cities brace for expected Trump deportation arrests
Word of largescale immigration arrests starting as soon as this week in Chicago and other U.S. cities have triggered fresh waves of anxiety. One Chicago church held a Sunday service in solidarity with immigrants.
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Hallock’s career-best 26 help No. 22 Michigan State women beat Illinois 86-68
Theryn Hallock scored 15 of her career-best 26 points in the fourth quarter as the No. 22 Michigan State women rolled to an 86-68 win over Illinois
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No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win
The Fighting Illini took a 10-point lead in the first half and were trailing by one and had possession when Kylan Boswell turned over the ball with 5.9 seconds left.
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Chicago prepares for deportation arrests targeting hundreds next week after Trump takes office
A U.S. official says immigration officers will target more than 300 people with histories of egregious, violent crimes next week after President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The operation will be concentrated largely in the Chicago area.
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US Justice Department, Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey shooting death
A Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy shot the 36-year-old, unarmed Black woman in her home after she called police for help.
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Trump’s swearing-in will move inside the Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold weather
The swearing-in was last moved indoors in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan began his second term. Monday’s forecast calls for the lowest inauguration day temperatures since that day.
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Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
A statement from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office signaled complications with the ceasefire deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete.
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Biden warns in farewell address that an ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy
President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy.
