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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
'America and Israel must stand together': Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for the fourth time, which is more than any other world leader.
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.
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."
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."
Illinois lawmakers weigh in on new bill that targets campus protest speech
A new bill passed by the U.S. House this week could bring harsh new restrictions on what protesters can say on campus.
A new bill passed by the U.S. House this week could bring harsh new restrictions on what protesters can say on campus.
For now, Democrats protect House Speaker Mike Johnson
In an unprecedented move, House Democrats said they will save Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
In an unprecedented move, House Democrats said they will save Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
What's next for U.S. aid to Israel, Ukraine?
It was a big weekend for U.S. lawmakers. After months of delay, the House of Representatives passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But even though the bill had strong bipartisan support, House Speaker Mike Johnson's job is still on the line.
It was a big weekend for U.S. lawmakers. After months of delay, the House of Representatives passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But even though the bill had strong bipartisan support, House Speaker Mike Johnson's job is still on the line.
House approves $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies
Aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and other U.S. allies were passed by the House in a rare Saturday session, along with a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok.
Aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and other U.S. allies were passed by the House in a rare Saturday session, along with a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok.
Congress slammed with growing to-do list
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing forward with a $95 billion foreign aid package, teeing up a rare saturday vote on Capitol Hill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing forward with a $95 billion foreign aid package, teeing up a rare saturday vote on Capitol Hill.
Senate votes within hours to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Aid for Israel proposed in Congress after Iran missile attacks
After Iran's major drone and missile attack against Israel over the weekend, lawmakers in Washington D.C. will spend the week working on bills to support the U.S. ally and target Iran.
After Iran's major drone and missile attack against Israel over the weekend, lawmakers in Washington D.C. will spend the week working on bills to support the U.S. ally and target Iran.
Amid threat of ouster, Trump offers support for embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
2 Chicago incumbent U.S. House Democrats win in Illinois primary
Illinois voters are set to decide competitive U.S. House races around the state in Tuesday's primary election.
Illinois voters are set to decide competitive U.S. House races around the state in Tuesday's primary election.
Rep. Chuy Garcia defeats Ald. Raymond Lopez in primary showdown
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is running for a fourth term and facing a challenge from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) in the Illinois primary election.
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is running for a fourth term and facing a challenge from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) in the Illinois primary election.
Is TikTok being banned in the US? What to know ahead of House vote
TikTok could be banned in the U.S. under a bill that?s expected to pass the House on Wednesday, but it still has a long way to go in the Senate.
TikTok could be banned in the U.S. under a bill that?s expected to pass the House on Wednesday, but it still has a long way to go in the Senate.