Nation and World Politics
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US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6, Trump saysOct 14, 2025 6:30 pm - WASHINGTON — The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. T...
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O’Hare, Midway join other airports in rejecting Noem video blaming Dems for shutdownOct 14, 2025 5:55 pm - You can get deep-dish pizza and Garrett Popcorn at Chicago’s airports, but not a Department of Homeland Security video blaming Democrats for the federal shutdown. Chicago officials say the messaging doesn’t meet “welcoming” and “neutral” standards.
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Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
Oct 14, 2025 5:14 pm - President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.The ceremony coincided with what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. It came just over a month after the Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University.
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Former Daily Herald journalist, White House aide Murnane dies at 81Oct 14, 2025 5:11 pm - Ed Murnane, a former Daily Herald reporter who went on to serve as an aide in Congress and the White House, has died.
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‘Nothing to compare it to’: Immigration attorneys describe chaotic and complex systemOct 14, 2025 5:05 pm - As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, immigration attorneys are stepping up efforts to protect clients and keep them informed about their rights.
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IMF upgrades US growth outlook as Trump’s tariffs cause less disruption, for now
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Israel to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for fragile ceasefire
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Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle EastOct 13, 2025 8:35 pm - President Donald Trump called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East on Monday during a global summit on Gaza's future, trying to advance broader peace in the region...
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Rideshare drivers arrested at O’Hare during federal immigration sweepOct 13, 2025 6:42 pm - A number of rideshare drivers serving O’Hare International Airport passengers were arrested in a raid by federal agents last week, officials said.
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Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit on Gaza's future