Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress
CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
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CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
Some Illinois Democrats have invited fired federal workers to President Trump's speech to protest the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to the federal government.
The lawmakers charged that the Trump administration and "extremists" in Congress were seeking tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans at the expense of everyone else.
The Trump administration and cybersecurity experts also have raised concerns that DeepSeek's technology could be a national security threat to the U.S.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating sanctuary city policies protecting undocumented immigrants.
"Let's be clear, January 20th was an inauguration, not a coronation. Congress is given the power to appropriate the funding. The executive branch cannot unilaterally disregard those appropriations," Raoul said.
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said federal agencies have told him they are focused on arresting undocumented immigrants convicted of violent crimes.
He lost a reelection bid two years later but won in 2012 in a newly drawn Democrat-leaning district and has been reelected since.
This race, which could help tilt the balance of power in Congress, is focused on the same issues as numerous others. They include the issues of abortion, the economy, and immigration.
Illinois has 17 congressional districts – of which all but four include at least part of the greater Chicago area.
Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is term-limited out, so the race to replace him is on. Meanwhile in Illinois, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) faces a challenge.
The new footage was turned over to Congress by HBO and obtained by CBS News.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Not many people get to be on the House floor during a congressional meeting, so when Rep. John Rose's 6-year-old son got the opportunity, he made sure it was memorable.
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
During his quick stop in Chicago, Shmyhal also made time for one interview – with CBS 2.
The winner of the Democratic primary is almost certain to head to Washington in the new Congress in a solidly blue district where no Republican was on the ballot Tuesday.
Garcia's campaign said the Chicago Board of Elections and the Illinois Attorney General's Office are investigating the allegation.
The race pits Garcia, one of the most progressive members of Congress, against Lopez, one of the most moderate members of the Chicago City Council.
Congress is trying to beat a Friday night deadline to fund the government.
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
One of the kids may even grow up to become a master. It's happened before.
The balcony window dates back 132 years, stands more than 16 feet high, and is made up of 12,000 individual pieces of glass.
No one on board or on the golf course was hurt.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
A group chat about military strikes in Yemen inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor in chief of The Atlantic, Goldberg wrote on Monday.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
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Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
The chess players at the event at Harold Washington Library were seasoned competitors, and they're all still students in the Chicago Public Schools. Noel Brennan reports.
The Tiffany window at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago’s South Loop stands more than 16 feet high, and is made up of 12,000 individual pieces of glass.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
One restaurant owner said the burglars did thousands of dollars in damage just to get away with $10. Tara Molina reports.
Elmhurst, Illinois native Dino Pecoraro certainly has the heart of a boxer. The 17-year-old is punching back at life's obstacles and hoping to compete in the ring, despite a rare condition that impacts his vision.
Schepers was last seen on April 16, 1983, when she left a bar in nearby Carpentersville after a party with her co-workers.
An attorney for the archdiocese said the conspiracy was discovered while investigating recent lawsuits — in what involved some intensive detective work.
One of the kids may even grow up to become a master. It's happened before.
The balcony window dates back 132 years, stands more than 16 feet high, and is made up of 12,000 individual pieces of glass.
No one on board or on the golf course was hurt.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Texas outscored Illinois 18-6 in the second quarter, then broke the game open at the start of the third.
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
There was no word on a condition or any suspects Monday night.
The circumstances of the shooting not immediately released.
Christopher Lepe, 19, was shot and killed by Aurora police early on the morning of Wednesday of last week.
A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, police sources confirmed.
