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For Trump world, the focus shifts to next year's Nobel Peace Prize

The president's supporters say Donald Trump should have won the international honor this year. With a Middle East peace deal in sight, he should be a lock to win in '26, they contend.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Melania Trump says she's working with Putin on reuniting abducted Ukrainian children

Zelenskyy has estimated that more than 200,000 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia or territories it controls since the war began.
Melania Trump.
Melania Trump.

Mike Johnson sidesteps whether he supports Trump's threat of mass layoffs during shutdown

The House speaker said some government programs should be eliminated but that "we want federal employees to be protected."
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mike johnson politics political politicians

Trump says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'

The president's Truth Social post on Friday morning came a day after federalized National Guard troops arrived in Illinois.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker listens as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks on Oct. 6, 2025 in Chicago.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker listens as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks on Oct. 6, 2025 in Chicago.

Travel delays spread to more airports as shutdown drags on

The FAA says it expects staffing shortages at Newark Airport, which could reduce the number of inbound and outbound flights.
Passengers walk from a terminal at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
Passengers walk from a terminal at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

White House considers denying back pay to furloughed federal workers

Trump said backpay for workers "depends on who we're talking about" and that some people "don't deserve to be taken care of."
Trump administration officials and top Republicans warned on October 5 that Americans will increasingly feel the pain of an ongoing government budget shutdown as a second week begins with most federal operations shuttered.
Trump administration officials and top Republicans warned on October 5 that Americans will increasingly feel the pain of an ongoing government budget shutdown as a second week begins with most federal operations shuttered.

Delays spread to major airports across the U.S. as shutdown drags on

Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays as more air traffic controller shortages were reported.
Travelers sit together and wait
Travelers sit together and wait

Trump floats invoking Insurrection Act to send troops to U.S. cities

The 1807 law hasn’t been used since the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
National Guard Troops In DC Will Carry Weapons, Pentagon Says
National Guard Troops In DC Will Carry Weapons, Pentagon Says

White House authorizes deployment of National Guard to Illinois

Pritzker said there was "no need for military troops on the ground," calling the move "absolutely outrageous and un-American."
Image: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
Image: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

Trump says Hamas has until Sunday evening to accept Gaza peace proposal or 'all hell' will 'break out'

The president has presented a 20-point plan that would end the war in Gaza, which the leaders of Israel and several other key countries support.
Donald Trump, left, and Benjamin Netanyahu stand outside
Donald Trump, left, and Benjamin Netanyahu stand outside

White House pauses $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects

Administration officials warned that they planned to target programs favored by Democrats during the government shutdown.
A CTA Red Line train approaches the 95th Street station as heavy traffic travels along the Dan Ryan Expressway toward the Loop on Aug. 30, 2022.
A CTA Red Line train approaches the 95th Street station as heavy traffic travels along the Dan Ryan Expressway toward the Loop on Aug. 30, 2022.