Trump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officials
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Department of Justice to open an investigation into instances of Democratic lawmakers "threatening" to impeach Attorney General Todd Blanche, among others.
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Department of Justice to open an investigation into instances of Democratic lawmakers "threatening" to impeach Attorney General Todd Blanche, among others.
Trump speaks at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for UP Summit
President Donald Trump speaks at NASA's Kennedy Space Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida for the UP Summit.
President Donald Trump speaks at NASA's Kennedy Space Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida for the UP Summit.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Live election results: Illinois U.S. House 2026
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for reelection this year, including in each of Illinois' 17 districts.
Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for reelection this year, including in each of Illinois' 17 districts.
Live election updates: Illinois Election Day 2026
Follow our live coverage of Illinois Election Day 2026 with breaking updates, ongoing analysis, election results and the latest developments from key races across the state.
Follow our live coverage of Illinois Election Day 2026 with breaking updates, ongoing analysis, election results and the latest developments from key races across the state.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Illinois election 2026: Key races for governor, Senate, Congress and Chicago school board
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Illinois voters are heading to the polls in an election that could shape the state’s political future for years to come, from who leads Springfield to who represents the state in Washington and how Chicago’s public schools are governed.
Elon Musk’s political spending and key Senate races could shape the midterms
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down the high-stakes Texas Senate race, Elon Musk’s massive campaign spending and whether Democrats could take control of Congress as voters head to the polls.
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo breaks down the high-stakes Texas Senate race, Elon Musk’s massive campaign spending and whether Democrats could take control of Congress as voters head to the polls.
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.