Trump push to politicize US military ‘reminiscent of Stalin’, top general warns Maj Gen Paul Eaton says US president’s effort to bend military to his will could have dire long-term consequences The Guardian - US · Jan 5
Top political fact-checking website explains why editors have dubbed 2025 the ‘Year of the Lies’ Since 2009, Politifact has published its annual ‘Lie of the Year,’ taken from its own analysis as well as submissions from the general public The Independent UK · Jan 2
Immigrant seeking US asylum reportedly denied jackpot winnings at Chicago casino due to his status The man claimed to have won the jackpot on a slot machine at Bally’s temporary casino in the River North area of the city, the payout for which usually takes just minutes The Independent UK · Jan 1
Trump backs off National Guard deployments in Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland "We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form," Trump said. Axios · Dec 31, 2025
Pope Leo Calls Out Illinois Assisted Suicide Law as Debate Over Life Intensifies Find out how a US state law on assisted suicide sparked international debate after Pope Leo spoke out. International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025
Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme Court Around 200 Texas National Guard troops were deployed to the Chicago area in early October, despite opposition from local and state governments in Illinois. The Texas Tribune · Dec 23, 2025
Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois Pope Leo XIV says he's “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois has approved medically assisted suicide The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
DOJ sues Illinois' governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
Supreme Court sides with Chicago over Trump in dispute over Guard - Roll Call Trump argued deployments were needed to secure immigration enforcement efforts, but the court said he likely exceeded his authority. Roll Call · Dec 23, 2025
Makeovers are part of the prep for Democrats eyeing the White House in 2028 Social media has meant that candidates need to be more camera-ready than ever. Axios · Dec 21, 2025
Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump's crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids Senior Border Patrol official Greg Bovino has returned to the Chicago area, about a month after leaving to lead immigration crackdowns in other cities The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Illinois law generates $1.5B to save public transit from fiscal calamity Public transit in the Chicago metropolitan area will get a $1.5 billion infusion to save it from financial disaster under a law that will take effect next summer The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Illinois becomes 12th state to let terminally ill residents choose to end their lives The Catholic Conference of Illinois blasted Pritzker's move, saying the law puts Illinois ‘on a dangerous and heartbreaking path’ The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medical aid in dying for the terminally ill Illinois residents with terminal illnesses may choose to end their lives on their own terms under a law Gov. JB Pritzker has signed The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges Illinois has a new law shielding immigrants from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses, and day cares
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Trump administration threatens Chicago with risk of losing funding for public transit Chicago and other Democratic-led cities have been the focus of intense criticism from Trump and his administration
The Mary Sue · Dec 5, 2025 Actor John Lithgow voices concern for America under the Trump administration, hails JB Pritzker as a ‘full-throated resonant voice’ Actor John Lithgow, known for his roles in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996-2001) and The Crown (2016-2019), has been quite vocal in his criticism of Donald Trump. He has repeatedly called out the cheeto satan’s behaviour and used terms such as “ghastly threat to America” and a “pure disaster”…
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025 White House Blames Governor JB Pritzker's 'No Cash Bail' After Bethany MaGee Was Set on Fire in Chicago After the big news about Bethany MaGee's incident, the White House released an article blaming JP Pritzker's 'no cash bail' law.
Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025 Elon Musk Says 'Radical Action' Needed After 2 National Guard Troops Shot, Trump Says Perpetrator Will Pay 'Steep Price' On Wednesday, two National Guard soldiers were critically injured in a targeted shooting near the White House, prompting leaders across the political spectrum to react with outrage, condolences, and calls for justice.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 No ‘illegals’, less inflation and America first: Stephen Miller’s thankful list revealed President Donald Trump’s immigration hardliner hails MAGA in Thanksgiving message – and reveals he does not help his family prepare their holiday dinner
International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025 White House Criticises 'No Cash Bail' Policy After Man With 72 Prior Arrests Sets Woman on Fire on the 'L' Train A Chicago woman is fighting for her life after being set on fire on an 'L' train by a man with 72 prior arrests
The Guardian - US · Nov 26, 2025 Trump push for new congressional maps meets resistance – from both parties White House pressure campaign has not found willing participants in all states – including Republican-led ones
International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025 White House Slams Democrats After 26-Year-Old Bethany MaGee Is Set on Fire by Man With 72 Arrests The White House slams Democrat leaders after a Chicago woman is burned alive by a repeat offender with more than 70 prior arrests, sparking renewed debate on crime policies.
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 Trump Comments on His Weight, Says He 'Wants to Lose a Few Pounds' but Not on Thanksgiving Donald Trump just made another comment about his weight during this week's Turkey Pardon ceremony at the White House.
Roll Call · Nov 25, 2025 Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys with digs at Biden, Schumer and Pelosi - Roll Call President Trump set free two North Carolina-bred turkeys on Tuesday before he was scheduled to leave for a five-day Florida break.