Senate averts government shutdown with help of key Democrat
Just hours before a shutdown was set to start, Congress passed a bill to keep the government funded for the next six months. Republicans averted the shutdown with the help of a key Democrat.
Just hours before a shutdown was set to start, Congress passed a bill to keep the government funded for the next six months. Republicans averted the shutdown with the help of a key Democrat.
Dr. Oz faces Senate hearing to oversee Medicare, Medicaid
Dr. Oz, the former television host, faced a Senate hearing to lead the agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid.
Dr. Oz, the former television host, faced a Senate hearing to lead the agency overseeing Medicare and Medicaid.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Protesters rally against Elon Musk in Schaumburg, call for Tesla boycott
Protesters in Schaumburg rallied against Elon Musk on Friday, accusing him of endangering democracy and calling for a boycott of Tesla.
Protesters in Schaumburg rallied against Elon Musk on Friday, accusing him of endangering democracy and calling for a boycott of Tesla.
Protesters gather at Schaumburg Tesla dealership
Protesters gathered at a Tesla dealership in Schaumburg to protest against Elon Musk.
Protesters gathered at a Tesla dealership in Schaumburg to protest against Elon Musk.
Paris on Politics: DOGE and deportations
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
The chilling effect of threatening protesters with deportation, Illinois' call to legalize prostitution, and more on this week's episode of Paris on Politics.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
'Slap in the face': AOC sounds off after Schumer says he'll support Trump's funding bill
AOC didn't hold back after Chuck Schumer said he would support the Republicans' stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.
AOC didn't hold back after Chuck Schumer said he would support the Republicans' stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.
'I will vote to keep the government open': Schumer to support Trump's funding bill
Senator Chuck Schumer announced Thursday he would support President Donald Trump's stopgap funding bill to keep the government open.
Senator Chuck Schumer announced Thursday he would support President Donald Trump's stopgap funding bill to keep the government open.
Illinois bill seeks to legalize prostitution and create sex workers' rights, but faces opposition
Illinois lawmakers are considering the Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act, which would legalize prostitution and establish a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Illinois lawmakers are considering the Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act, which would legalize prostitution and establish a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Trump has said he'll use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 for mass deportations: Here's what it is
The Alien Enemies Act is part of the four Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which Congress passed as the U.S. stood on the brink of war with France.
The Alien Enemies Act is part of the four Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which Congress passed as the U.S. stood on the brink of war with France.
Raul Grijalva: Arizona Congressman dies at 77
Raul Grijalva, who has been serving as a Democratic Congressman from Arizona for years, has passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, according to a statement released by his office.
Raul Grijalva, who has been serving as a Democratic Congressman from Arizona for years, has passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, according to a statement released by his office.
Ceasefire talks progress as Chicago's Ukrainian community awaits outcome
Local leaders in Chicago, home to many Ukrainian refugees, are cautiously hopeful but wary due to past disappointments.
Local leaders in Chicago, home to many Ukrainian refugees, are cautiously hopeful but wary due to past disappointments.
Illinois bill seeks to legalize prostitution and create sex workers' rights, but faces opposition
Could Illinois become the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Could Illinois become the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Could Illinois be the first state in the nation to legalize prostitution?
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a bill that would create a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
Lawmakers in Illinois are debating a bill that would create a "Sex Workers Bill of Rights."
'DOGE bags in Washington': Gov. Pritzker addresses Illinois educators on federal education cuts
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed more than 1,200 educators at the IEA conference, discussing concerns over federal funding cuts to schools.
Russia rejects ceasefire as U.S. steps up diplomatic efforts
As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia has rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire, citing specific demands for peace, including territorial concessions and NATO restrictions. North Central College professor William Muck weighs in on why Moscow turned down the truce, whether Ukraine has any reason to accept Russia?s terms, and whether U.S. involvement in direct talks with Vladimir Putin could lead to a breakthrough.
As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia has rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire, citing specific demands for peace, including territorial concessions and NATO restrictions. North Central College professor William Muck weighs in on why Moscow turned down the truce, whether Ukraine has any reason to accept Russia?s terms, and whether U.S. involvement in direct talks with Vladimir Putin could lead to a breakthrough.
Pritzker pushes back on Trump?s education cuts
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is speaking out against former President Donald Trump?s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that has already resulted in more than 1,300 employees being laid off.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow birthright citizenship restrictions
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.