Sen. Kirk: Obama 'acting like drug dealer in chief' in Iran deal
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief" when his administration delivered $400 million in cash to Iran contingent on the release of American prisoners.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says President Barack Obama was "acting like the drug dealer in chief" when his administration delivered $400 million in cash to Iran contingent on the release of American prisoners.
Trump tries to woo black voters away from Clinton
Offering consolation, expressing regret, cutting ties with a controversial aide: Donald Trump's campaign turnaround plan on Friday featured the unorthodox candidate acting much like a conventional politician struggling to revive a presidential bid on the ropes.
Offering consolation, expressing regret, cutting ties with a controversial aide: Donald Trump's campaign turnaround plan on Friday featured the unorthodox candidate acting much like a conventional politician struggling to revive a presidential bid on the ropes.
Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort resigns
Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort is resigning from the campaign.
Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort is resigning from the campaign.
Clinton's foundation to alter donations policy if elected
Hillary Clinton's family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end to its annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting regardless of the outcome of the November election.
Hillary Clinton's family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end to its annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting regardless of the outcome of the November election.
Illinois Democrats trumpet Trump name, taunt GOP reluctance
Illinois Democrats had no trouble voicing the name of the Republican presidential nominee during Democrat Day at the State Fair Thursday, deriding their GOP brethren for failing to mention Donald Trump at a rally a day earlier and tying the contentious real estate developer to Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Illinois Democrats had no trouble voicing the name of the Republican presidential nominee during Democrat Day at the State Fair Thursday, deriding their GOP brethren for failing to mention Donald Trump at a rally a day earlier and tying the contentious real estate developer to Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Trump shakes up staff, intent on finishing race on own terms
Frustrated with his troubled candidacy, Donald Trump is hinging his presidential hopes on a risky bet: that the fiery populism and freewheeling style that won him the Republican nomination give him a better shot at the White House than uniting his party and rallying moderate voters.
Frustrated with his troubled candidacy, Donald Trump is hinging his presidential hopes on a risky bet: that the fiery populism and freewheeling style that won him the Republican nomination give him a better shot at the White House than uniting his party and rallying moderate voters.
Illinois GOP ignores Trump, promises battle for Legislature
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Republicans all but ignored the party's bid to reclaim the White House at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, focusing on term limits, political map-drawing and loads of campaign cash to defeat "machine" Democrats who have a vise grip on the General Assembly.
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Republicans all but ignored the party's bid to reclaim the White House at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, focusing on term limits, political map-drawing and loads of campaign cash to defeat "machine" Democrats who have a vise grip on the General Assembly.
Rauner promises 'biggest ground game ever' for GOP spending
Gov. Bruce Rauner promises to outspend Democrats this fall in a Republican effort to reclaim the Illinois General Assembly.
Gov. Bruce Rauner promises to outspend Democrats this fall in a Republican effort to reclaim the Illinois General Assembly.
Trump campaign undergoes overhaul
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has shaken up his campaign once again as recent polls suggest that he is losing to Hillary Clinton in several key battleground states.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has shaken up his campaign once again as recent polls suggest that he is losing to Hillary Clinton in several key battleground states.
Illinois voters to see roads amendment on November ballot
When Illinois voters head to the polls in November, the first ballot question won't be for presidential candidates, but a measure aimed at protecting the state's transportation-related funding from being used for other purposes.
When Illinois voters head to the polls in November, the first ballot question won't be for presidential candidates, but a measure aimed at protecting the state's transportation-related funding from being used for other purposes.
Shifting tone, Trump entertains the notion he could lose
Straying from his trademark bravado, Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that his presidential campaign is facing challenges and could ultimately fall short — a rare expression of humility by the Republican presidential nominee.
Straying from his trademark bravado, Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that his presidential campaign is facing challenges and could ultimately fall short — a rare expression of humility by the Republican presidential nominee.
Trump accuses Obama of being the 'founder of ISIS'
Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of establishing the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities. A moment later on another topic, he referred to the president by his full legal name: Barack Hussein Obama.
Donald Trump accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of establishing the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities. A moment later on another topic, he referred to the president by his full legal name: Barack Hussein Obama.
2 vulnerable GOP incumbents break with Trump on immigration
Two Illinois Republicans considered among the nation's most vulnerable congressional incumbents are breaking from their party and its outspoken presidential nominee, Donald Trump, to push laws that would include a path to citizenship for people living in the country illegally.
Two Illinois Republicans considered among the nation's most vulnerable congressional incumbents are breaking from their party and its outspoken presidential nominee, Donald Trump, to push laws that would include a path to citizenship for people living in the country illegally.
Trump: '2nd Amendment people' could stop Clinton
At a rally in North Carolina Tuesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appeared to suggest that if Hillary Clinton becomes president then "Second Amendment people" -- presumably gun owners -- could prevent her from appointing liberal justices to the federal courts.
At a rally in North Carolina Tuesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appeared to suggest that if Hillary Clinton becomes president then "Second Amendment people" -- presumably gun owners -- could prevent her from appointing liberal justices to the federal courts.
Firestorm as Trump says gun-rights backers can stop Clinton
Donald Trump said Tuesday that Second Amendment advocates might find a way to stop Hillary Clinton from rolling back gun rights if she's elected, setting off a political firestorm as Democrats quickly accused him of encouraging violence against his opponent.
Donald Trump said Tuesday that Second Amendment advocates might find a way to stop Hillary Clinton from rolling back gun rights if she's elected, setting off a political firestorm as Democrats quickly accused him of encouraging violence against his opponent.
Nehlen slams Ryan on eve of primary: 'He represents Wall Street donors'
The whole world will be watching Wisconsin Tuesday.
The whole world will be watching Wisconsin Tuesday.
Quinn's term limits ballot measure falls short
Former Gov. Pat Quinn will push a voter referendum aimed at imposing a term limit on Chicago's mayor off to 2018, saying Monday he's short of the signature requirements for the November ballot.
Former Gov. Pat Quinn will push a voter referendum aimed at imposing a term limit on Chicago's mayor off to 2018, saying Monday he's short of the signature requirements for the November ballot.
Chicago man sues House Speaker Mike Madigan over failed primary
A man who unsuccessfully challenged Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in the March Democratic primary has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the longtime political powerbroker of fraud and seeking to "win an election at all costs."
A man who unsuccessfully challenged Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in the March Democratic primary has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the longtime political powerbroker of fraud and seeking to "win an election at all costs."
Donald Trump reiterates that he loves babies, calls media dishonest
On the campaign trail in Iowa on Friday, Donald Trump made sure to let everyone know that he does love babies and he gave his side of the story after he asked a mother with a crying baby to leave a campaign event earlier this week in Virginia.
On the campaign trail in Iowa on Friday, Donald Trump made sure to let everyone know that he does love babies and he gave his side of the story after he asked a mother with a crying baby to leave a campaign event earlier this week in Virginia.
Rauner signs law expanding voter access for 17-year-olds
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a measure expanding an Illinois law that lets 17-year-olds vote in a primary if they're 18 by the general election.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a measure expanding an Illinois law that lets 17-year-olds vote in a primary if they're 18 by the general election.