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.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies in front of House committee
Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Brandon Johnson testified before Congress on Wednesday regarding Chicago's sanctuary city policies.
Illinois lawmakers prepare for Trump's address to Congress
As President Trump prepared for his first address to Congress during his second term, some Illinois lawmakers were planning on boycotting the address while others defended the president.
As President Trump prepared for his first address to Congress during his second term, some Illinois lawmakers were planning on boycotting the address while others defended the president.
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.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
'There are no survivors' President Trump speaks on DC plane crash
Everyone aboard a deadly American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter is believed to be dead.
Everyone aboard a deadly American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter is believed to be dead.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
'Bumbling idiot': Freshman GOP senator unleashes on Mayor Brandon Johnson
Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as the "worst mayor in American history" and called on liberal mayors across the country to focus on making life better for their citizens, as opposed to blocking President Donald Trump’s immigration efforts.
Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as the "worst mayor in American history" and called on liberal mayors across the country to focus on making life better for their citizens, as opposed to blocking President Donald Trump’s immigration efforts.
Fmr. President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden depart capitol as Trump takes office
Former President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden departed the White House in a helicopter as President Donald Trump takes office.
Former President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden departed the White House in a helicopter as President Donald Trump takes office.
Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th president of the United States
Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States on Monday.
Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States on Monday.
Trump inauguration preparations underway, as well as protest plans
Inauguration celebrations were already underway in the nation's capitol a day before President-elect Trump is set to retake the White House.
Inauguration celebrations were already underway in the nation's capitol a day before President-elect Trump is set to retake the White House.
Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.