FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Illinois politicians react to government shutdown: 'Appalling'

The government has shut down and Illinois Democrats blame Republicans and warn of serious impacts on families, health care.

Government shutdown begins after funding deadline passes: What now?
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Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo breaks down why Congress failed to reach a deal, what services could be impacted, and how long the shutdown might last.

President Trump's "big beautiful bill" heads to House for another vote
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Republicans moved a step closer to get the president's spending bill across the finish line. They're in striking distance of the July 4th deadline.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announces run for Congress

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss on Thursday announced his candidacy for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, entering the race to replace longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who is not seeking reelection.

House moves Trump's budget bill forward: Here's what's next

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a budget framework that advances up to $1.5 trillion in tax breaks and cuts.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.

Illinois lawmaker to boycott Trump's joint address, calls it 'MAGA love fest'

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said she will boycott President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress tonight, calling it a "series of lies to the American People."

Why is Brandon Johnson testifying before Congress?

Mayor Brandon Johnson will appear before Congress along with three other mayors to defend Chicago's status as a sanctuary city.

House passes Trump’s budget plan; here’s what happens next

Weeks of committee hearings to hammer out the bill's details before it heads to the Senate for a final vote are still ahead.

Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution

The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.

Man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace released from jail

James McIntyre, a 33-year-old Illinois resident, has been released from jail after being charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace at the Capitol. 

Rep. Brad Schneider's DC office vandalized on July 4; Capitol Police investigating

Illinois Representative Brad Schneider took to X Friday to report that his Capitol office in D.C. was vandalized on July 4, with posters of more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza, including eight Americans, being torn down, shredded, and scattered across the hallway. 

House committee meeting erupts into chaos after 'fake eyelash' insult

A House Committee hearing turned into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a question from Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by telling her “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading."