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.
Government shutdown: Why is there no deal?
A deal has yet to be struck by US lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown.
A deal has yet to be struck by US lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown.
McCarthy?s last-ditch plan to keep the government open collapses
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy?s last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed in dramatic fashion Friday as a robust faction of hard-right holdouts rejected the package, making a shutdown almost certain.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy?s last-ditch plan to keep the federal government temporarily open collapsed in dramatic fashion Friday as a robust faction of hard-right holdouts rejected the package, making a shutdown almost certain.
Government shutdown almost certain after last-ditch effort collapses
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
A federal government shutdown is almost certain after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily open collapsed.
Sen Dianne Feinstein dies at 90, senate holds moment of silence
California Senator Dianne Feinstein was known as a pioneer and a woman of many firsts. She died at age 90 as the oldest sitting senator. She suffered from extensive health issues for more than a year before her passing.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein was known as a pioneer and a woman of many firsts. She died at age 90 as the oldest sitting senator. She suffered from extensive health issues for more than a year before her passing.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.