Tiktok ban could soon be reality
The Senate is one step closer to banning popular social media. The Seate is expected to pass the legislation as soon as Tuesday after the House attached the ban to a foreign aid package.
The Senate is one step closer to banning popular social media. The Seate is expected to pass the legislation as soon as Tuesday after the House attached the ban to a foreign aid package.
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.
Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
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.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
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.
Evanston Dance Ensemble showcases depth of American experience in new show
Whether you’re a fan of swing, ballet, tap or modern dance, a new show from the Evanston Ensemble Theater has something to offer.
Whether you’re a fan of swing, ballet, tap or modern dance, a new show from the Evanston Ensemble Theater has something to offer.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Government shutdown looms as Congress works on budget
The U.S. government is facing a shutdown yet again as lawmakers attempt to approve a budget. The budget is due by Friday, March 1, but the House isn't back in chambers until Wednesday, giving them just under three days to get to work.
The U.S. government is facing a shutdown yet again as lawmakers attempt to approve a budget. The budget is due by Friday, March 1, but the House isn't back in chambers until Wednesday, giving them just under three days to get to work.
Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud
Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."
Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."
Trump criticizes Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Truth Social
Former President Trump calls out the Fulton County District Attorney on Truth Social, saying Fani Willis is "humiliating". Trump demands the judge dismiss the case after the District Attorney took the stand on Thursday.
Former President Trump calls out the Fulton County District Attorney on Truth Social, saying Fani Willis is "humiliating". Trump demands the judge dismiss the case after the District Attorney took the stand on Thursday.
US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay his election interference trial
Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.
People camping out for Trump Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments on whether former President Trump is ineligible to be president for a second term. Spectators hoping to sit in on the case while it's being heard are already waiting in line outside of the Supreme Court. The historic case focuses on a ruling in Colorado that took Trump off the ballot, citing an excerpt from the 14th Amendment that disqualifies candidates who quote: "engaged in insurrection."
The Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments on whether former President Trump is ineligible to be president for a second term. Spectators hoping to sit in on the case while it's being heard are already waiting in line outside of the Supreme Court. The historic case focuses on a ruling in Colorado that took Trump off the ballot, citing an excerpt from the 14th Amendment that disqualifies candidates who quote: "engaged in insurrection."