Mayor Brandon Johnson explains stance on Illinois hemp regulation bill
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Mayor Brandon Johnson weighed in on the hemp bill in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday. He said he's glad the bill didn't move forward and work has just begun on regulations.

Watch: Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol

After days of tributes in Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter is now in Washington, D.C. for the next part of his funeral.

Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.

Fmr. President Jimmy Carter's casket to arrive in Washington, D.C. Tuesday
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On Tuesday, members of the public will get a final chance to pay their respects to the late former President Jimmy Carter as his casket is set to arrive in Washington, D.C.

Tiffany Henyard skips Dolton meeting after claiming 'credible threats'

Hours before Monday's Board of Trustees meeting in Dolton, Tiffany Henyard announced on social media that the meeting would be canceled after police informed her of “credible threats made against multiple elected officials.”

Johnson battles Pritzker on Delta 8 ban
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is urging Gov. JB Pritzker and state lawmakers to pause legislation regulating hemp-derived Delta 8 cannabis as Democrats debated the bill for hours on Monday.

Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.

Biden to console New Orleans truck attack victims
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The first couple is grieving with the families of victims killed in the attack on New Year's Day.

Popular vote: How Trump’s 77.3 million ranks among past presidential candidates

Who’s gotten the most votes ever? As the 2024 election is certified, here’s a look at how the final totals for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compare to previous candidates.

Congress certifies Donald Trump's election win, paving way for January inauguration

Congress has certified Donald Trump’s election victory, ensuring his inauguration as president on January 20. The process, typically a ceremonial step, was smoother compared to 2021 when a mob disrupted proceedings.