Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan

The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.

Senate votes to reinstate formal dress code
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The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber.

U.S. inches closer to government shutdown as negotiations stall
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House Republican negotiators are warning rebels within their own party that they are "empowering" Democrats as lawmakers scramble for a deal to fund the government in time to avoid a partial shutdown.

Government shutdown looms as House races to pass spending bills
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The countdown is on for lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Congress has to pass 12 spending bills in the next 16 days.

Flights from Florida arrive at O'Hare as Hurricane Idalia hits

Passengers leaving Florida and landing at O’Hare Airport say they’re relieved to be in Chicago as historic Hurricane Idalia hit Wednesday morning.

Trump rips into judge for trial date of election interference case
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Former President Donald Trump's legal calendar is taking shape and it's going to create new challenges in his quest to regain the White House.

Trump trial set for March 4, 2024, in federal case charging him with plotting to overturn election

A judge on Monday set a March 4, 2024, trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting a defense request to push back the case by years.

Suburban minister, Chicago publicist surrender in Trump election scheme
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Orland Park minister Stephen Lee and Chicago publicist Trevian Kutti turned themselves in to authorities Friday morning on charges in the Georgia case alleging an illegal plot to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.

Orland Park minister, Chicago publicist surrender in Trump election scheme
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Orland Park minister Stephen Lee and Chicago publicist Trevian Kutti turned themselves in to authorities Friday morning on charges in the Georgia case alleging an illegal plot to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.

Trump arrested, booked and bonded out
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When Donald Trump arrived at the Fulton County Jail Thursday evening, he was fingerprinted and required to take a booking photo.

Mug shots: Co-defendants surrender in Georgia election interference case

With the Friday deadline approaching, 11 of the 19 defendants indicted in Fulton County investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies' alleged election interference have turned themselves in to authorities.

'I DID NOTHING WRONG': Trump speaks after turning himself in
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Former President Donald Trump spoke Thursday after turning himself in to Georgia authorities on election interference charges.

Trump to turn himself in Thursday night.
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President Donald Trump is expected to surrender himself Thursday night in Georgia. Here is the latest update.

Giuliani surrenders at Fulton County Jail, judge sets bond

Rudy Giuliani was booked at the Fulton County Jail Wednesday on charges related to efforts to overturn Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, according to his attorney.