Jordan Ellis covers national policy, government agencies and the real-world impact of federal decisions on everyday life. At TRN, Jordan focuses on stories that connect Washington headlines to paychecks, public services and local communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The January 2026 jobs report delivered a robust performance that exceeded economists’ forecasts, revealing 130,000 new payrolls and a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A significant military confrontation with Iran appears increasingly imminent as President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the debate over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intensifies, a sharp partisan divide has emerged…
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign received an unexpected financial windfall this week, raising $2.5 million after late-night…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In a historic courtroom appearance on February 19, 2026, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., took the…
CHICAGO, Ill. — In a striking example of political tensions playing out in the classroom, two Chicago-area teachers have faced vastly different…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the evening of February 18, 2026, a critical gathering unfolded just steps from the House office buildings at…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Once considered sanctuaries of peace and refuge, churches and other houses of worship across the United States have become…
CHICAGO, Ill. — In a striking contrast between two of America’s largest cities, Chicago has unanimously adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s…
CHICAGO, Ill. — On February 18, 2026, Gianno Caldwell marked what would have been his younger brother Christian’s 22nd birthday with a…