Trump's potential recess appointments could land at Supreme Court
President-elect Donald Trump has said he may use temporary recess appointments to bypass the Senate confirmation process for his more controversial Cabinet picks.
President-elect Donald Trump has said he may use temporary recess appointments to bypass the Senate confirmation process for his more controversial Cabinet picks.
Kim Foxx touts reforms in report on tenure as Cook County State’s Attorney
On the eve of her exit from office, Kim Foxx highlighted the reforms she oversaw during a tumultuous tenure.
On the eve of her exit from office, Kim Foxx highlighted the reforms she oversaw during a tumultuous tenure.
Can Kash Patel get confirmed by the Senate?
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.
Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice for FBI director, is likely to face deep skepticism over his stated plans to rid the government of “conspirators” against Trump.
President-elect Trump announces FBI director pick
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick for FBI director.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick for FBI director.
Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel for FBI director, vowing to 'upend' agency
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived “conspirators.
Trump’s push for 'energy dominance' may face real-world limits
Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.
Donald Trump is creating an energy council to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and to sell oil and energy sources to allies globally.
President Biden hopes to accomplish more tasks before leaving office
President Joe Biden spent his Thanksgiving delivering food to hungry firefighters in Nantucket. This comes as he's getting ready to finish out his presidency.
President Joe Biden spent his Thanksgiving delivering food to hungry firefighters in Nantucket. This comes as he's getting ready to finish out his presidency.
Arizona man accused of making death threats against President-elect Donald Trump
An Arizona man was arrested after authorities say he posted threats online to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of his family.
An Arizona man was arrested after authorities say he posted threats online to kill President-elect Donald Trump and members of his family.
Rep. Quigley: Biden's unpopularity hurt Democrats in November election
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley, a ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, said he believes President Joe Biden’s unpopularity was the main reason for Democrats’ poor performance on Nov. 5.
Rep. Mike Quigley weighs in on Trump transition to presidency
Incoming President Donald Trump has moved quickly to name cabinet appointments and many have generated controversy. One Illinois Democratic Congressman says this could be problematic for national security.
Incoming President Donald Trump has moved quickly to name cabinet appointments and many have generated controversy. One Illinois Democratic Congressman says this could be problematic for national security.
Madigan trial: Judge in Larry Hoover case also presiding over Madigan corruption trial
The same judge whom Larry Hoover’s attorneys are trying to disqualify from considering his re-sentencing is presiding over Michael Madigan’s corruption trial.
The same judge whom Larry Hoover’s attorneys are trying to disqualify from considering his re-sentencing is presiding over Michael Madigan’s corruption trial.
Madigan trial: Judge in Larry Hoover case also presiding over Madigan corruption trial
The same judge whom Larry Hoover?s attorneys are trying to disqualify from considering his re-sentencing is presiding over Michael Madigan?s corruption trial.
The same judge whom Larry Hoover?s attorneys are trying to disqualify from considering his re-sentencing is presiding over Michael Madigan?s corruption trial.
Trump Cabinet nominees, appointees targeted with ‘violent, unAmerican threats’
The "attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’" according to Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The "attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting,’" according to Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Kamala Harris video message gets mixed reaction
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech with a new video on X.
Trump names pandemic lockdown critic Jay Bhattacharya to lead NIH
President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.
President-elect Donald Trump selects Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as the next director of the NIH.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect Wednesday, Biden says
Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.
Biden called the Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire "good news" as the sides come to terms on an agreement to pause fighting.
Chicago mayor's office faces scrutiny after former top aide accused of sexual harassment, misogyny
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Allegations of abusive workplace behavior in mayor's office
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Questions are mounting about the workplace culture in Mayor Brandon Johnson's office after new documents revealed that multiple women had filed complaints alleging sexual harassment, misogyny and racism by a former top aide.
Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say
A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.
A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices.
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Millions of Americans could soon have access to weight-loss medications that some have called "miracle drugs."
Millions of Americans could soon have access to weight-loss medications that some have called "miracle drugs."