Illinois lawmaker looks to remove former speaker Mike Madigan's portrait: report
Following Michael Madigan's indictment, an Illinois lawmaker wants to remove the his portrait from hanging in the state's capitol with other former House speakers.
Following Michael Madigan's indictment, an Illinois lawmaker wants to remove the his portrait from hanging in the state's capitol with other former House speakers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson calls for federal help after latest plane of migrants arrives in Chicago area
Hours after a plane from Texas carrying 355 migrants arrived early Sunday morning in Rockford, Mayor Brandon Johnson repeated his plea for more federal support to address the ongoing migrant situation.
Hours after a plane from Texas carrying 355 migrants arrived early Sunday morning in Rockford, Mayor Brandon Johnson repeated his plea for more federal support to address the ongoing migrant situation.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
House Balance of Power
Control of the House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the next election. The winners of just a handful of seats will determine which party is in the majority.
Control of the House of Representatives will be up for grabs in the next election. The winners of just a handful of seats will determine which party is in the majority.
Congress in the new year; what to expect
The new year brings with it some of the same old challenges in Washington. Lawmakers and the president left town for the holidays with a load of unfinished business. Doug Luzader has more from Capitol Hill on what they're facing in the weeks ahead.
The new year brings with it some of the same old challenges in Washington. Lawmakers and the president left town for the holidays with a load of unfinished business. Doug Luzader has more from Capitol Hill on what they're facing in the weeks ahead.
Jack Smith disputes Trump's presidential immunity claim in appeals court
U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed an argument disputing President Trump's claim to presidential immunity amid his 2020 election interference case.
U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed an argument disputing President Trump's claim to presidential immunity amid his 2020 election interference case.
Johnson taps $95M in federal COVID-19 relief funds for migrant housing costs: report
Chicago's mayor has decided to use the city's budget surplus of $95 million to accommodate the mounting costs of the thousands of illegal migrants pouring into the city.
Chicago's mayor has decided to use the city's budget surplus of $95 million to accommodate the mounting costs of the thousands of illegal migrants pouring into the city.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Maine drops Trump from primary ballot
Maine?s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state?s primary ballot.
Maine?s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state?s primary ballot.
Maine bars Trump from state's 2024 presidential primary ballot
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state is removing former President Donald Trump from that state’s primary ballot.
Brandon Johnson joins US mayors pleading for help amid border crisis
Biden administration officials are in Mexico City this week trying to find ways to mitigate the influx of illegal border crossings. Meanwhile, mayors of sanctuary cities, including Chicago, are pleading for more help.
Biden administration officials are in Mexico City this week trying to find ways to mitigate the influx of illegal border crossings. Meanwhile, mayors of sanctuary cities, including Chicago, are pleading for more help.
White House officials meet in Mexico to discuss border crisis
An estimated 8,000 migrants are on their way to the U.S. southern border.
An estimated 8,000 migrants are on their way to the U.S. southern border.
Trump ballot ban appealed to Supreme Court by Colorado Republican Party
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing that state supreme court's ruling banning former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot.
The Colorado Republican Party is appealing that state supreme court's ruling banning former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot.
Chicago mayor on migrant crisis: 'Entire country is now at stake' without significant assistance from Biden
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warned the entire country "is at stake" if President Biden doesn't spend resources addressing the migrant crisis that is overwhelming his city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warned the entire country "is at stake" if President Biden doesn't spend resources addressing the migrant crisis that is overwhelming his city.
Donald Trump can appear on Michigan primary ballot after Supreme Court declines to hear appeal
Donald Trump can appear on Michigan's primary ballot next year after the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal.
Donald Trump can appear on Michigan's primary ballot next year after the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal.
New polls ahead of Iowa caucuses
The new year will bring about election season in full force, starting with Iowa.
The new year will bring about election season in full force, starting with Iowa.
White House makes prediction heading into new year
The day after Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But this year, economists expect it could be even busier.
The day after Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But this year, economists expect it could be even busier.
Biden orders airstrike against militia groups in Iraq
Several U.S. sevice members were injured in a Christmas Day drone attack --- one of them critically.
Several U.S. sevice members were injured in a Christmas Day drone attack --- one of them critically.
Biden orders strike on Iranian-backed group in Iraq after US troops injured in drone attack
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack.
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack.
Cardinal Cupich brings hope, comfort to Lurie Children's patients on Christmas Eve
Children who are spending Christmas at Lurie Children's Hospital had a special visitor on Sunday.
Children who are spending Christmas at Lurie Children's Hospital had a special visitor on Sunday.