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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Clinton acknowledges trust issue, blames Republicans

Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she'd face leading a country where most Americans don't trust her, saying she takes "seriously" the work she must do to build confidence in her character.

Obama addresses $400M sent to Iran, Trump saying election may be 'rigged'

President Obama says $400 million in cash delivered to Iran last winter was not a ransom payment, and that it was disclosed at the time.

Hillary Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world

Promising Americans a steady hand, Hillary Clinton cast herself Thursday night as a unifier for divided times, an experienced leader steeled for a volatile world. She aggressively challenged Republican Donald Trump's ability to do the same.

President Obama boosts Clinton; Kaine mocks Trump

With his own legacy on the line, President Barack Obama implored Americans to elect Hillary Clinton to the White House, casting her as a candidate who believes in the nation's future and warning against the pessimism of Republican Donald Trump.

Trump to Russia: find Clinton's emails

The Republican presidential ticket projected mixed signals Wednesday to claims that Russia is meddling in the U.S. electoral process.

#DemsinPhilly: Who is speaking on Wednesday night?

The 2016 Democratic National Convention is being held through Thursday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. It’s expected to end with Hillary Clinton accepting her party’s nomination in November’s presidential election, to face Republican Donald Trump and replace term-limited Barack Obama.

Hillary Clinton wins historic nomination

On a night awash in history, Hillary Clinton triumphantly became the first woman to lead a major American political party toward the White House, breaking through a barrier that painfully eluded her eight years ago.

As Clinton claims nomination, protests continue

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF)  Moments after Hillary Clinton officially won the Democratic nomination for president, a large group of Bernie Sanders' supporters left the convention hall in Philadelphia to hold a sit-in protest at a nearby tent for journalists.

Clinton steps into history as 1st woman White House nominee

Taking her place in history, Hillary Clinton on Tuesday night will become the first woman to lead a major party toward the White House, a triumphant moment for Democrats to relish before plunging into a bruising general election against Republican Donald Trump.