Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Inauguration moved indoors as preps are underway, what to know
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, what this means
The nationwide ban on TikTok will begin Sunday, and on Friday, the Supreme Court upheld the ban.
The nationwide ban on TikTok will begin Sunday, and on Friday, the Supreme Court upheld the ban.
Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
'Dumbfounded': Durbin criticizes Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi in thread on X
Sen. Dick Durbin expressed doubts about U.S. Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi in a series of posts on X Friday morning.
Sen. Dick Durbin expressed doubts about U.S. Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi in a series of posts on X Friday morning.
Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders
Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:
Biden has now set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. Here's what to know:
'An insult': Tammy Duckworth announces how she'll vote on Pete Hegseth
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.
Some Dems skipping Trump's inauguration, expert weighs in
Some high-profile Democrats are choosing not to attend President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration.
Some high-profile Democrats are choosing not to attend President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration.
SpaceX Starship explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' company says
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday.
Trump inauguration protests planned in Chicago
President elect Trump's inauguration is set for Monday morning. An hour later in Chicago, protesters will meet up at Trump Tower.
President elect Trump's inauguration is set for Monday morning. An hour later in Chicago, protesters will meet up at Trump Tower.
'An insult': Duckworth announces how she'll vote on Hegseth
One Illinois senator says she will vote against Trump nominee Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.
One Illinois senator says she will vote against Trump nominee Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.
'It's troubling': Day 3 of hearings for Trump nominees, what to know
Another day of high-stakes confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Another day of high-stakes confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Trump official portrait released, bearing similarities to president-elect's 2023 mugshot
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
The official portraits of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were unveiled Thursday. Trump's expression in his portrait has caused some people on social media to compare the image to his infamous booking photo taken in 2023.
Michael Madigan trial: Defense rests its case in federal court
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
Biden leaves America with stark warning as he prepares to leave office
The president addressed the nation Wednesday night, just days before leaving office.
The president addressed the nation Wednesday night, just days before leaving office.
Michael Madigan trial: Defense rests its case in federal court
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
The defense team for Michael Madigan rested its case Thursday as the months-long federal corruption trial enters one of its final legs.
Trump Inauguration: Illinois National Guard to send troops to Washington, D.C.
The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday.
The Illinois National Guard is set to deploy around 140 members to Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday.
Trump, Vance ‘official’ portraits released: ‘They go hard’
The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.
The Trump-Vance campaign unveiled new portraits of the president-elect and vice president elect on Thursday, just days before their inaugurations.
Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.