Chicago budget: Johnson wants to allocate at least $150M for ?new arrival services'
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
The mayor of Chicago is allocating millions more dollars toward migrant aid. This comes as various communities continue to respond to the growing number of shelters for those families.
Scalise is the GOP?s pick for House speaker - what happens next?
Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel.
Now that House Republicans have chosen Majority Leader Steve Scalise as their nominee for speaker, the race is on to secure the 217 votes he will need on the House floor to win the gavel.
Chicago native, Israeli Army Reservist on standby as conflict unfolds
Here at home, a father born in Israel is watching the war play out very closely because his son is an Israeli Army reservist waiting on military orders.
Here at home, a father born in Israel is watching the war play out very closely because his son is an Israeli Army reservist waiting on military orders.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Race for House Speaker is on
It's been over a week since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was canned by his colleagues and there has yet to be a replacement elected. The lower chamber is unable to pass any legislation including emergency aid.
It's been over a week since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was canned by his colleagues and there has yet to be a replacement elected. The lower chamber is unable to pass any legislation including emergency aid.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
House Speaker battle looms in Congress as Middle East conflict tests unity
President Biden's promise of support to Israel comes as the U.S. House of Representatives remains without a Speaker and largely handcuffed when it comes to passing legislation.
President Biden's promise of support to Israel comes as the U.S. House of Representatives remains without a Speaker and largely handcuffed when it comes to passing legislation.
More charges filed against NY Rep. Santos
Rep. George Santos attracted more charges Tuesday.
Rep. George Santos attracted more charges Tuesday.
Pritzker blames country's divisions on 'MAGA Republican leader'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ripped into MAGA Republicans after a Villa Park man was charged with vandalizing his Chicago home.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ripped into MAGA Republicans after a Villa Park man was charged with vandalizing his Chicago home.
Rep. George Santos charged with stealing donor IDs, making unauthorized credit card charges
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Israel Hamas War: Biden issues warning to foreign governments
President Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday, delivering a warning to any foreign government or group that might consider taking advantage of the situation in Israel.
President Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday, delivering a warning to any foreign government or group that might consider taking advantage of the situation in Israel.
House speaker race picks up steam as war in Israel intensifies
The House GOP is expected to vote for their speaker nominee Wednesday
The House GOP is expected to vote for their speaker nominee Wednesday
Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
RFK Jr. announces independent run for president
RFK Jr. announced Monday he's ditching the Democratic party to make an independent run for president.
RFK Jr. announced Monday he's ditching the Democratic party to make an independent run for president.
Republicans hammer Biden over Israel-Hamas war
Republicans are putting blame for the Israel-Hamas war on President Joe Biden.
Republicans are putting blame for the Israel-Hamas war on President Joe Biden.
How war in Israel impacts House Speaker vote
The war in Israel is having an impact on what's taking place in the House of Representatives.
The war in Israel is having an impact on what's taking place in the House of Representatives.
Lake County launches 'I Voted' sticker design contest
Lake County is aiming to engage young people in the election process.
Lake County is aiming to engage young people in the election process.
House speaker battle heats up with Trump endorsement
As Republican congressmen Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are working hard to convince the members of their party they are the right man for the job for House speaker.
As Republican congressmen Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are working hard to convince the members of their party they are the right man for the job for House speaker.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
“Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District," Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social site. "He will be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
Migrant crisis: Biden to allow border wall construction
As Mayor Brandon Johnson plans on visiting the southern border, construction there will be ramping up.
As Mayor Brandon Johnson plans on visiting the southern border, construction there will be ramping up.