Who could replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate?

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek re-election to his seat which will clear the way for a wide open race to replace him within the Democratic party.

Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine peace talks during Vatican meeting
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President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral at The Vatican on Saturday morning. Both leaders discussed the Ukraine-Russia war and possible peace talks.

Poll: Americans say Trump focused on wrong priorities as approval slips

A new Associated Press-NORC poll finds that many Americans disapprove of President Trump's aggressive push to enact his agenda in his second term.

Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass

This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.

Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about whether her early backing will deter other potential contenders.

Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race ? could it narrow the field?
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The lone candidate to officially declare a run for senate to replace Sen. Dick Durbin already has the backing of the state's top Democrat.

Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?
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Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.

Trump pardons Nevada lawmaker who used slain officer memorial funds for plastic surgery

President Trump grants a full pardon to Nevada Republican Michele Fiore, who was convicted of fraud for misusing funds intended for a slain police officer’s statue.

President Trump 'not happy' with Russia's strikes on Kyiv
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President Trump is expressing his frustration with Vladimir Putin after Russia's deadly missile and drone strikes in Kyiv.

‘Trump 2028’ hats selling on president’s online store

Running for a third presidential term is against the Constitution, but Donald Trump's official store says you can now "make a statement" with their new hat.

Takeaways from Trump's second term as he nears 100 days in office
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President Donald Trump will mark a significant milestone in his second term next week but many of his policies appear to be unpopular with voters.

Paris on Politics: Sen. Durbin won't seek reelection
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Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?