Biden addresses college protests
The president defended the right to protest but insisted that order must prevail.
Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.
University protests must remain peaceful, Biden says
As police continue to clash with protesters on college campuses, President Joe Biden says the demonstrations must remain free of violence and hate speech.
On the campaign trail: Biden, Trump push for support of young voters
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail as his hush money trial is on a break in New York. It comes as both candidates make new pushes for the support of young voters.
Pilsen rally calls for work permits for Illinois migrants
Local labor organizations held a rally in Pilsen on Wednesday, calling on the Biden Administration to issue work permits for migrants in Illinois.
Across America: US to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan would cost an extra $84 billion: report
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
U.S. condemns Israeli military amid ongoing Gaza war
In an unprecedented move, the United States is taking a stand against its close ally, Israel.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Menthol cigarette ban postponed by Biden officials
President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
Biden's new airline rules could get you cash back for canceled flights
The new rules aim to save consumers half a billion dollars a year in junk air travel fees, the White House said.
TikTok ban bill signed by Biden - now what?
The “TikTok ban" bill was signed by President Biden Wednesday, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. Here’s why.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
Former President Donald Trump calls court case 'witch hunt' prior to hush money trial
Donald Trump took aim at President Joe Biden on Monday ahead of his hush money trial.
Crush of lawsuits over voting in multiple states creates shadow war for 2024 election
As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump step up their campaigning in swing states, a quieter battle is taking place in the shadows of their White House rematch.
Biden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled
The latest round of cancellations targets $7.4 billion of student loans for 277,000 borrowers, the Department of Education said in a statement.
Presidential race heating up as Biden campaigns, Trump appears in court
President Biden spent the day campaigning in a key swing states while former president Trump is navigating his campaign while spending most of his time in a New York courtroom.
Poll: Over half of voters feel financially strained compared to 4 years ago
It's Tax Day, and you can expect a bit more back from the IRS this year. The agency says average refunds are up five percent. But a Fox News poll shows more than half of voters say they’re financially worse off now than they were four years ago.
Local professor weighs in on Trump's hush money trial
A Chicago area professor discusses former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the jury selection process plans to resume Tuesday.