U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on the deadlocked House and Israel-Hamas war
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the efforts to vote in a new House speaker and how that is impacting the United States' involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the efforts to vote in a new House speaker and how that is impacting the United States' involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.
Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
House speaker race picks up steam as war in Israel intensifies
The House GOP is expected to vote for their speaker nominee Wednesday
The House GOP is expected to vote for their speaker nominee Wednesday
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
House speaker search thunders on with new names entering the fray
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., on Wednesday announced his intent to run for speaker.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., on Wednesday announced his intent to run for speaker.
Fate of the House up in the air after speaker gets ousted
The field of possible candidates to become the next U.S. Speaker of the House is growing. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) joins us this morning to talk about the future of the house.
The field of possible candidates to become the next U.S. Speaker of the House is growing. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) joins us this morning to talk about the future of the house.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, says he won't run again: 'I wouldn't change a thing'
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.
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.
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.
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
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber.
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
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.
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
The countdown is on for lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Congress has to pass 12 spending bills in the next 16 days.
The countdown is on for lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Congress has to pass 12 spending bills in the next 16 days.
U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia launches re-election bid, seeking 4th term
Local U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday.
Local U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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 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.