President Donald Trump appeared to end months of speculation that he might seek a third term on Tuesday.  “I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad,” Trump said. Since assuming office in January for the second time, Trump has repeatedly declined to rule out running for another term in 2028, giving vague replies when pressed […]

The Democratic Illinois delegation is throwing its full support behind national calls for the Land of Lincoln to engage in redistricting, despite pushback from black lawmakers who are hesitant to adopt a new map that dilutes minority voters. The 14 members in the Illinois congressional delegation sent a letter to state lawmakers on Tuesday saying […]

Millions of people who receive food stamp benefits are set to soon join furloughed federal workers in the ranks of those harmed by the federal government shutdown. As the government shutdown approaches record length, low-income recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see their benefits halted on Nov. 1 due to insufficient funds. The prospect […]

President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday after two days in Japan, where he met with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.  He arrived at Busan, South Korea, on Wednesday afternoon to a red-carpet welcome, a 21-gun salute, and a band playing “Hail to the Chief.” The president was greeted by H.E. […]