Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
Trump proposes 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
The president-elect announced the proposed agency on his social media platform writing that the U.S. “will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying."
Madigan, business partner testify as co-defendant McClain seeks separate trial
As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.
As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.
Confirmation hearing gets spicy for defense nominee Pete Hegseth
Democrats want answers about a slew of allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, including sexual misconduct and alcohol issues.
Democrats want answers about a slew of allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, including sexual misconduct and alcohol issues.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan questioned over influence in state politics
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the witness stand to testify in his own federal corruption trial.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the witness stand to testify in his own federal corruption trial.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released
In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Madigan trial: Former Illinois House Speaker returns to the witness stand
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize prostitution
Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva and State Representative Will Guzzardi introduced new legislation Monday aimed at decriminalizing prostitution in the state.
Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva and State Representative Will Guzzardi introduced new legislation Monday aimed at decriminalizing prostitution in the state.
Illinois House speaker hints taxpayer money could go toward a new Bears stadium in Bronzeville
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
Madigan faces cross examination in corruption trial
Mike Madigan resumed his testimony Monday after a weekend break, with cross-examination underway.
Mike Madigan resumed his testimony Monday after a weekend break, with cross-examination underway.
Madigan back on the stand for cross-examination
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.
State willing to help Bears with new stadium at Michael Reese site, speaker says
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
Could Illinois be the next state to decriminalize prostitution?
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to decriminalize sex work, aiming to improve safety and access to essential services for sex workers.
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to decriminalize sex work, aiming to improve safety and access to essential services for sex workers.
Chicago aldermen propose weakening sanctuary city protections
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.
Chicago doctors return from Gaza, call for release of detained healthcare workers
A group of Chicago doctors are back from their trip to the Gaza strip. They're calling for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other healthcare workers detained by Israeli forces.
A group of Chicago doctors are back from their trip to the Gaza strip. They're calling for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other healthcare workers detained by Israeli forces.
Senate confirmation hearings scheduled for this week
With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office soon, he's pushing Republican leaders in the Senate to confirm his cabinet nominees. Several of those hearings are set for this week.
With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office soon, he's pushing Republican leaders in the Senate to confirm his cabinet nominees. Several of those hearings are set for this week.
Jack Smith resigns from Department of Justice
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department before Trump's return to the White House.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department before Trump's return to the White House.
Congress reacts to southern California wildfires
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, the cost of rebuilding is being discussed on Capitol Hill
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, the cost of rebuilding is being discussed on Capitol Hill
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.