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.
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?
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.
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.
Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.
What's next for the DOGE spending cuts bill?
After an early morning vote, the Senate passed a bill that would cut nearly $9 billion in already allocated federal funding. Democrats are now blasting the legislation.
After an early morning vote, the Senate passed a bill that would cut nearly $9 billion in already allocated federal funding. Democrats are now blasting the legislation.
Foreign aid programs, public broadcasting would be hit hardest by U.S. spending cuts
It took most of the night to make it happen but the U.S. Senate approves a $9 billion package of spending cuts. Foreign aid programs and support for public broadcasting are on the chopping block.
It took most of the night to make it happen but the U.S. Senate approves a $9 billion package of spending cuts. Foreign aid programs and support for public broadcasting are on the chopping block.
President Trump's "big beautiful bill" heads to House for another vote
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.
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.
Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.
Raja Krishnamoorthi gains backing from suburban, downstate mayors in Senate bid
A group of Illinois mayors just threw their support behind Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Senate bid to replace Dick Durbin.
A group of Illinois mayors just threw their support behind Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Senate bid to replace Dick Durbin.
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.
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.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi throws hat in race for U.S. Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday formally announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, launching a campaign to succeed longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday formally announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, launching a campaign to succeed longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to succeed Dick Durbin
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced Monday she will run for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who said he won't seek re-election in 2026.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced Monday she will run for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who said he won't seek re-election in 2026.
Gov. Pritzker backs Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in run for Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday threw his support behind Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton in her run for the U.S. Senate.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday threw his support behind Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton in her run for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign to replace Durbin
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
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.
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.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
Bipartisan bill would require congressional notification, approval of new tariffs
The legislation would give Congress more power over implementing tariffs, while limiting the president’s power to do so.
The legislation would give Congress more power over implementing tariffs, while limiting the president’s power to do so.
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.
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.
Chicago mayor defends sanctuary city policies: 'We do not harbor criminals; we arrest them'
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements today to the House oversight committee.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defended Chicago's sanctuary city status in his opening statements today to the House oversight committee.