Illinois lawmakers sue to get paid despite budget mess
Six state representatives filed a lawsuit Friday demanding the Illinois comptroller cut them paychecks they haven't seen since May.
Six state representatives filed a lawsuit Friday demanding the Illinois comptroller cut them paychecks they haven't seen since May.
Jill Stein's recount could cost taxpayers $12 million
Former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is expected to file a request Wednesday for a recount of the nearly 4.8 million ballots cast in the state of Michigan during the presidential election.
Former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is expected to file a request Wednesday for a recount of the nearly 4.8 million ballots cast in the state of Michigan during the presidential election.
Clinton team joins three-state vote recount that begins in Wisconsin
The campaign for Hillary Clinton is joining an effort by Jill Stein, another candidate defeated by Donald Trump in the 2016 White House race, for a recount of votes in three pivotal states, despite Clinton having already conceded the race.
The campaign for Hillary Clinton is joining an effort by Jill Stein, another candidate defeated by Donald Trump in the 2016 White House race, for a recount of votes in three pivotal states, despite Clinton having already conceded the race.
With recounts looming, Trump adds new administration picks
President-elect Donald Trump pressed forward Friday with two more administration picks, as failed Green Party candidate Jill Stein took new steps to force recounts across key Midwestern battlegrounds that could complicate Trump's push for national unity.
President-elect Donald Trump pressed forward Friday with two more administration picks, as failed Green Party candidate Jill Stein took new steps to force recounts across key Midwestern battlegrounds that could complicate Trump's push for national unity.
Trump campaign selling 24-karat gold 'MAGA' Christmas ornament
President-elect Donald Trump's campaign website is now selling a 24-karat gold Christmas ornament.
President-elect Donald Trump's campaign website is now selling a 24-karat gold Christmas ornament.
Trump won't pursue criminal inquiry into Clinton: Conway
President-elect Donald Trump is doing an about face and will not pursue criminal charges against former foe Hillary Clinton, says advisor Kellyanne Conway.
President-elect Donald Trump is doing an about face and will not pursue criminal charges against former foe Hillary Clinton, says advisor Kellyanne Conway.
Senator seeks to abolish electoral college after Trump victory
The fact that Hillary Clinton most likely won the U.S. popular vote but won't be president has some people wondering, "Wait, why do we do it this way?"
The fact that Hillary Clinton most likely won the U.S. popular vote but won't be president has some people wondering, "Wait, why do we do it this way?"
Megyn Kelly: Trump tried to influence coverage with gifts
Megyn Kelly says Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to give her gifts, including a free stay at one of his hotels, as part of what she called his pattern of trying to influence news coverage of his presidential campaign.
Megyn Kelly says Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to give her gifts, including a free stay at one of his hotels, as part of what she called his pattern of trying to influence news coverage of his presidential campaign.
Trump to name Priebus chief of staff, Bannon senior counselor
President-elect Donald Trump will appoint Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus as his chief of staff, two sources with knowledge of the decision told Fox News Sunday.
President-elect Donald Trump will appoint Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus as his chief of staff, two sources with knowledge of the decision told Fox News Sunday.
Trump now has access to nation's most valuable intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump will now have access to the most authoritative and highly classified intelligence produced by the U.S. government, Fox News has learned.
President-elect Donald Trump will now have access to the most authoritative and highly classified intelligence produced by the U.S. government, Fox News has learned.
Hillary Clinton concedes defeat in emotional speech
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be speaking to her supporters Wednesday in what will be her first public remarks since her stunning defeat to Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be speaking to her supporters Wednesday in what will be her first public remarks since her stunning defeat to Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.
Pence to lead Trump transition team, replacing Christie
Vice President-elect Mike Pence to lead Trump transition team, replaces Chris Christie as chair.
Vice President-elect Mike Pence to lead Trump transition team, replaces Chris Christie as chair.
'Excellent' first meeting for Obama, Trump
President Barack Obama has met with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House. Obama said that they had an "excellent" and "wide-ranging" conversation.
President Barack Obama has met with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House. Obama said that they had an "excellent" and "wide-ranging" conversation.
Barron Trump to become first son in the White House since JFK Jr.
When President-elect Donald Trump and his family move into The White House in January, 10-year-old Barron Trump will be the youngest presidential son to reside in the executive mansion since John F. Kennedy, Jr.
When President-elect Donald Trump and his family move into The White House in January, 10-year-old Barron Trump will be the youngest presidential son to reside in the executive mansion since John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Thousands gather in Chicago to protest election of Trump
Thousands of protesters marched through Chicago's Loop and gathered outside Chicago's Trump Tower to express their disapproval of the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States.
Thousands of protesters marched through Chicago's Loop and gathered outside Chicago's Trump Tower to express their disapproval of the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States.
Trump claims victory; Clinton says give him 'chance to lead'
Emboldened Republicans claimed a mandate Wednesday for President-elect Donald Trump after his astonishing election triumph, and an emotional Hillary Clinton told crestfallen supporters the GOP victor deserved a "chance to lead." President Barack Obama pledged a smooth transition of power.
Emboldened Republicans claimed a mandate Wednesday for President-elect Donald Trump after his astonishing election triumph, and an emotional Hillary Clinton told crestfallen supporters the GOP victor deserved a "chance to lead." President Barack Obama pledged a smooth transition of power.
WATCH: Students burn American flags at American University to protest Trump's win
Students were burning American flags at American University in D.C. Wednesday in protest of GOP nominee Donald Trump's presidential win.
Students were burning American flags at American University in D.C. Wednesday in protest of GOP nominee Donald Trump's presidential win.
Duckworth pledges cooperation with GOP after US Senate win
Fresh off her election to the U.S. Senate, Tammy Duckworth pledged to Chicago commuters and downstate residents Wednesday that she'd work with a White House and Congress controlled by Republicans.
Fresh off her election to the U.S. Senate, Tammy Duckworth pledged to Chicago commuters and downstate residents Wednesday that she'd work with a White House and Congress controlled by Republicans.
Illinois GOP strikes blow to Democrats' House majority
Gov. Bruce Rauner and fellow Republicans eliminated the Democrats' supermajority in the Illinois House on Election Day, strengthening the governor's chances in the remaining two years of his term to implement a union-weakening, business-friendly agenda that his opponents have resisted amid an historic budget impasse.
Gov. Bruce Rauner and fellow Republicans eliminated the Democrats' supermajority in the Illinois House on Election Day, strengthening the governor's chances in the remaining two years of his term to implement a union-weakening, business-friendly agenda that his opponents have resisted amid an historic budget impasse.
Obama, urging unity, says he's rooting for Trump's success
President Barack Obama says he's instructing his team to make sure there is a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump.
President Barack Obama says he's instructing his team to make sure there is a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump.