Hunter Biden enters plea, and Day 2 of Trump fraud trial
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal gun charges, while former President Trump again appeared in court for Day 2 of his civil fraud trial.
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal gun charges, while former President Trump again appeared in court for Day 2 of his civil fraud trial.
McCarthy ousted as House Speaker, first time in US history
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position Tuesday in a historic floor vote.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position Tuesday in a historic floor vote.
Ald. Raymond Lopez announces bid for Congress, challenging Chuy Garcia
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez has announced a bid for Congress.
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez has announced a bid for Congress.
Ald. Raymond Lopez announces bid for Congress, challenging Chuy Garcia
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez is announcing a run for Congress. Lopez is going for the seat currently held by Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez is announcing a run for Congress. Lopez is going for the seat currently held by Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.
Rep. Mike Quigley on why he was the only Democrat to vote 'no' on House stopgap funding bill
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) was the only Democrat to join dozens of Republicans on Saturday in voting against legislation to keep the government funded.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) was the only Democrat to join dozens of Republicans on Saturday in voting against legislation to keep the government funded.
What to know about the 1st day of Trump's fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump was back in a courtroom on Monday.
Former President Donald Trump was back in a courtroom on Monday.
New law requires Illinois residents to register semi-automatic firearms
Illinois residents who own semi-automatic firearms are now required by law to register them with the state police. This registration is part of the state's ban on assault weapons.
Illinois residents who own semi-automatic firearms are now required by law to register them with the state police. This registration is part of the state's ban on assault weapons.
New law requires Illinois residents to register semi-automatic firearms
Illinois residents who own semi-automatic firearms are now required by law to register them with the state police. This registration is part of the state's ban on assault weapons.
Illinois residents who own semi-automatic firearms are now required by law to register them with the state police. This registration is part of the state's ban on assault weapons.
Rep. Matt Gaetz files resolution to oust McCarthy as speaker of the House
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Pritzker urgently appeals to Biden for assistance in migrant crisis
Governor JB Pritzker is making a plea to President Joe Biden to help with the migrant crisis. In addition to more funding, the governor is asking the federal government to take over the bussing of migrants to northern cities.
Governor JB Pritzker is making a plea to President Joe Biden to help with the migrant crisis. In addition to more funding, the governor is asking the federal government to take over the bussing of migrants to northern cities.
Trump speaks after appearance in NY courtroom
Former President Donald J. Trump was back in court on Monday.
Former President Donald J. Trump was back in court on Monday.
Donald Trump denounces case as 'scam' as he arrives for a New York trial over his business practices
The fraud lawsuit that could cost former President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went to trial Monday, with New York state lawyers vowing to hold him accountable while he denounced the case as a politically motivated "scam."
The fraud lawsuit that could cost former President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized properties went to trial Monday, with New York state lawyers vowing to hold him accountable while he denounced the case as a politically motivated "scam."
Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Government funding bill does not include Ukraine aid, raising questions about future US support
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
Jimmy Carter, longest living US president, turns 99
The White House is honoring the nation's 39th President Jimmy Carter as he turns 99 years old Sunday. Carter is the longest living US president. On Saturday, people gathered at the Carter Center to honor him. Carter will spend the day surrounded by close family and friends in his home state of Georgia.
The White House is honoring the nation's 39th President Jimmy Carter as he turns 99 years old Sunday. Carter is the longest living US president. On Saturday, people gathered at the Carter Center to honor him. Carter will spend the day surrounded by close family and friends in his home state of Georgia.
Government shutdown averted with hours to spare
The US government will not shutdown after a deal was struck on Saturday.
The US government will not shutdown after a deal was struck on Saturday.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman sets off fire alarm during House vote on funding bill
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline.
Carter Center prepares to celebrate Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday
Jimmy Carter will continue his reign as the oldest living president as he celebrates his 99th birthday on Sunday.
Jimmy Carter will continue his reign as the oldest living president as he celebrates his 99th birthday on Sunday.