Who is Ed Burke? The downfall of a Chicago political giant

Ed Burke served in the City Council for 54 years, and during most of that historic tenure, he was considered the most powerful alderman in Chicago.

Ed Burke guilty: A look back at his career and downfall
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Former Alderman Ed Burke ? the longest serving City Council member in Chicago?s history ? was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
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Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.

Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote

Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that goes into effect in 2028.

Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville

Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.

What is the impact of the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifying Trump from the ballot?
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Attorney Burt Odelson breaks down the far-ranging implications stemming from the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential election ballot.

Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court

A divided Colorado Supreme Court removed Trump from the state’s primary ballot, ruling that he is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's latest controversial move
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A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.

'Our final battle': Trump after Colorado ballot ruling
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The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution?s insurrection clause.

Trump found ineligible for presidency by Colorado Supreme Court
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The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution?s insurrection clause.

'Illegal in so many ways': Dolton mayor's salary maneuver raises eyebrows
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A south suburban politician under fire for the way she spends tax dollars has come up with a unique strategy to discourage people from running against her.

US closes rail bridges to Mexico amid migrant surge
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The Biden administration is taking steps to deal with a surge of migrants crossing the southern border into Texas.

Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room

Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.