Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.
Congress unveils bill to avert government shutdown, provide $100B in disaster aid
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline.
Congressional leaders are unveiling their plan to avoid a partial government shutdown by the Friday federal funding deadline.
Electoral College: Presidential electors cast official votes for Trump, Harris
Presidential electors across the United States gathered at state capitols to officially cast their votes for either President-elect Donald Trump or Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Presidential electors across the United States gathered at state capitols to officially cast their votes for either President-elect Donald Trump or Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Congress faces end-of-week deadline to fund government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress is almost done hammering out a bill to keep the government running.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress is almost done hammering out a bill to keep the government running.
Trump's proposed tariffs: what consumer products could be impacted?
President-elect Trump campaigned on using tariffs as a tool to secure more favorable international trade terms and bring in tax revenue, but they could impact the prices paid by consumers for imported products.
President-elect Trump campaigned on using tariffs as a tool to secure more favorable international trade terms and bring in tax revenue, but they could impact the prices paid by consumers for imported products.
Chicago City Council finally passes mayor's budget, what to know
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
The Chicago City Council finally passed Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget on Monday with a 27-23 vote.
Candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard will remain on ballot
A candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard received confirmation Monday that she will remain on the ballot for the upcoming spring election.
A candidate running to replace Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard received confirmation Monday that she will remain on the ballot for the upcoming spring election.
Electors prepare to vote
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Electors from all over the country are getting ready to cast their votes for president and vice president.
Chicago City Council passes Johnson's 2025 budget
The Chicago City Council has officially passed Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget.
The Chicago City Council has officially passed Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget.
Dolton mayoral candidate stays on ballot
In south suburban Dolton, the fight to stay on the 2025 election ballot has fizzled.
In south suburban Dolton, the fight to stay on the 2025 election ballot has fizzled.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Trump, Japanese firm announce $100B investment in U.S. projects
Japanese company Softbank says it's planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Japanese company Softbank says it's planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Uncertainty at Chicago City Hall over vote on 2025 budget plan after property tax hike foiled
The Chicago City Council is set to meet Monday afternoon and is expected to vote on the latest version of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget proposal.
The Chicago City Council is set to meet Monday afternoon and is expected to vote on the latest version of Mayor Brandon Johnson?s 2025 budget proposal.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump's health secretary pick RFK Jr. to come under Capitol Hill scrutiny
One of President-elect Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks heads to Capitol Hill this week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will try to win over Republican and even some Democratic senators.
One of President-elect Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks heads to Capitol Hill this week. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will try to win over Republican and even some Democratic senators.
Threats against members of Congress surge after murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats against members of Congress are surging, including fake bomb calls targeting their homes after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Threats against members of Congress are surging, including fake bomb calls targeting their homes after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
What we know so far about reported drone sightings across the US
President-elect Donald Trump is joining the call for transparency into the mysterious drones spotted across the U.S., as people in at least six states are reporting sightings.
President-elect Donald Trump is joining the call for transparency into the mysterious drones spotted across the U.S., as people in at least six states are reporting sightings.



















