WATCH LIVE: Trump previews his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes
Polls show most U.S. adults are frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy.
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Government | Health | Politics
Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
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Petition objection derails campaign for Rep. Eric Sorensen’s primary opponent
Democrat Montez Soliz of Rockford posted on social media that he has been removed from the ballot in the Illinois’ 17th Congressional District race following an objection to his petitions.
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University of Illinois student officials worry about losing self-governing power
Student officials at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say administrators have changed their election rules without their input.
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How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
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Rep. Sorensen calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth to resign after Pentagon watchdog report
A summary of the inspector general’s report provided to NPR finds that had a foreign adversary intercepted the intelligence discussed in the chat, it would have endangered both U.S. servicemembers and the mission at large.
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Nonpartisan think tank identifies Illinois’ most effective state legislators
Because of their legislative supermajorities, Democrats in the Illinois House and Senate ranked the highest on the researchers’ list of legislators’ deemed to be the most effective.
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Newly released cache of Epstein emails reveal deeper ties with Thomas Pritzker, governor’s cousin
Thomas Pritzker, Gov. JB Pritzker’s cousin, exchanged at least 20 back-and-forth emails with Epstein that show the two remarking on current events and making plans to see each other.
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What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
The bill will most likely trigger a rarely seen baring of a sprawling federal investigation, also creating the potential for unintended consequences.
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Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations
Duckworth sent the letter, a copy of which was obtained by Capitol News Illinois, to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons on Monday, notifying him that staffer Edward York has been terminated.
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Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks
The Democrat was accused of accepting millions of dollars beyond contribution limits in 2024.
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House and Senate both approve releasing the Epstein files by a near unanimous margin
The measure advanced through both chambers Tuesday following a day of quick action by the standards of Congress.
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Protesters arrested, officers injured in clash outside Chicago-area immigration facility
Police and Cook County sheriffs detained 21 people by midday Friday, and said four officers were injured. Demonstrators sang and chanted before allegedly crossing a protest barrier around 10 a.m.
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Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
Illinois recipients are expected to receive their outstanding benefits by Nov. 20.
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State agency spending cut plans remain unclear following Pritzker’s order
A Freedom of Information request submitted by Capitol News Illinois to review what agencies submitted to Pritzker was denied, with the governor’s office saying the agencies’ responses were draft recommendations and therefore exempt from public disclosure.
