Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
Farmers are struggling as China orders soybeans from Brazil and Argentina. They prefer trade over aid, hoping for a deal soon.
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Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says
Pritzker said the Illinois National Guard received word Saturday that they would be called up. He didn’t specify when or where the troops would be deployed, but President Trump has long threatened to send troops into Chicago.
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith and his mark on the conservative movement
Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. The 31-year-old firebrand was killed at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus.
Protesters arrested as demonstrators block vehicles at key immigration building near Chicago
Federal officers used chemical agents to disperse the crowd on Friday morning. Protesters, including a congressional candidate, said they were peaceful and unarmed. ICE officials described the group as “rioters” and accused them of assaulting law enforcement.
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
Trump imposed the Friday deadline after his previous “Liberation Day” tariffs in April resulted in a stock market panic. His unusually high tariff rates, unveiled in April, led to recession fears — prompting Trump to impose a 90-day negotiating period. When he was unable to create enough trade deals with other countries, he extended the timeline and sent out letters to world leaders that simply listed rates, prompting a slew of hasty deals.
Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries set to go into effect Monday
The travel ban issued Wednesday is a repeat of an order of his first administration that led to widespread confusion at airports. This version includes Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
PHOTOS: Hundreds demonstrate against the Trump administration in Urbana
An estimated 400 people marched and demonstrated against various policies and actions taken by President Donald Trump in his second term.
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he’s “profoundly grateful” after President Donald Trump pardoned him on political corruption charges.
Dozens protest on the streets of Champaign for the rights of transgender people
Protesters spoke out about recent executive orders by President Donald Trump, targeting transgender and nonbinary people with a series of executive orders.
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.
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.
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.
Why getting rid of NPR or PBS will affect more than the news or ‘Sesame Street’
US Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana and Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry have already introduced bills to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.