Trump and Musk trade insults and accusations as public feud intensifies

"Elon and I had a great relationship," President Trump said Thursday. "I don't know if we will anymore."

• Jun 5, 2025

Chicago area congressman wants CDC to get involved in fight against gun violence

The call by U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Illinois) comes as young teens were involved in two shootings in the Chicago suburbs this week.

• Jun 4, 2025

Trump signs travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, restrictions on 7 more

President Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from certain countries, citing national security risks. It's set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.

• Jun 5, 2025

Trump says Putin plans to respond to Ukraine drone strike

"It was a good conversation, but not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace," President Trump posted on social media.

• Jun 4, 2025

Mayor Johnson says there have been "conversations" around tax on wealthy for Chicago transit funding

The mayor said Tuesday that he is hopeful lawmakers in Springfield will reach a transit deal before the Chicago Transit Authority hits a fiscal cliff.

• Jun 3, 2025

Elon Musk slams Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as "disgusting abomination"

It's the latest criticism from the Trump adviser toward the sweeping policy bill aimed at advancing the president's domestic priorities.

• Jun 3, 2025

Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk, mulls new names for ships named for other leaders

U.S. Navy is renaming a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and considering new names for others named for prominent Americans.

• Jun 3, 2025

Acting head of FEMA said he wasn't aware of hurricane season, sources say

It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.

• Jun 2, 2025

Supreme Court to consider reviving Republicans' Illinois election law challenge

GOP Rep. Michael Bost and two Republican presidential electors challenged Illinois' decision to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.

• Jun 2, 2025

What key GOP senators want to change in Trump's House-passed "one big beautiful bill"

The bill containing Trump's tax cuts and border and defense spending is expected to face some hurdles in the Senate.

• Jun 5, 2025

Illinois lawmakers pass $55B state budget, but no mass transit funding yet

The $55 billion budget plan unveiled Friday night by Democratic leadership would include new taxes on gambling as well as tobacco and vape products.

• Jun 1, 2025

Trump praises DOGE, says Musk will return to help after last official day

President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.

• May 30, 2025

Trump admin. shakes up ICE leadership amid frustration with deportation levels

The Trump administration is replacing the head of the ICE branch that carries out arrests and deportations, according to three sources.

• May 29, 2025

Trump administration yanks Moderna's bird flu vaccine research funding

The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.

• May 29, 2025

Elon Musk leaving DOGE, but he'll continue to advise Trump, White House says

A senior administration official said Elon Musk "left on good terms and is still friends" with President Trump.

• May 29, 2025

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