Mitch McConnell expected back as questions grow over health, absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell is expected to return to Capitol Hill after a months-long absence, as a political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses transparency, public trust and the future of aging leadership in Washington.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is expected to return to Capitol Hill after a months-long absence, as a political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo discusses transparency, public trust and the future of aging leadership in Washington.
Illinois sues Trump admin. over CDL records
Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Illinois’ lawsuit against the Trump administration over demands for personal information from millions of commercial drivers.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Illinois’ lawsuit against the Trump administration over demands for personal information from millions of commercial drivers.
How contempt of Congress works - and the next steps in the contempt case against Dr. Fauci
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
The committee’s vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt is the first step in the process, but the next step has yet to be decided.
President Trump in Michigan: FULL Remarks from speech in Milford
President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in Milford after touring a manufacturing facility owned by General Motors in Oakland County.
President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in Milford after touring a manufacturing facility owned by General Motors in Oakland County.
House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill Senate seat until January
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names Darlene Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat as Republicans prepare for a special primary to choose a candidate for the upcoming election.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names Darlene Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat as Republicans prepare for a special primary to choose a candidate for the upcoming election.
Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Mitch McConnell rumors, Senate succession and constitutional questions
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo discusses what is publicly known about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, how Senate vacancies are filled, Kentucky's replacement process and the legal realities behind online speculation.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies today before rain chances return midweek
Today Chicago will have mostly sunny skies with highs for most in the low to mid 70s, cooler lakeside.
Today Chicago will have mostly sunny skies with highs for most in the low to mid 70s, cooler lakeside.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
FBI agents spend hours searching Fulton County election facility
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
Former congressional aide accused of stealing 240 government phones, selling them at pawn shop
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.