How Illinois politicians are responding to President Trump’s recent actions
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump’s administration. Peter Hancock/Capitol News Illinois
It's week four of President Donald Trump's second term. How are officials in Illinois pushing back against the recent moves by the White House?
A reporter who covers the statehouse gives the latest update on the Trump administration's lawsuit against the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago and another legal battle over birthright citizenship and discusses how the state will be be impacted by tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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Alex Degman
Statehouse Reporter, NPR member stations in Illinois