Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
DOJ says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.
Summer of blackouts? Congress holds hearing on electrical grid reliability
If projections are accurate, two-thirds of Americans are at risk for blackouts this summer and Congress wants to do something about it.
If projections are accurate, two-thirds of Americans are at risk for blackouts this summer and Congress wants to do something about it.
Senate races to wrap up debt ceiling deal before default deadline
Days away from a default crisis, the U.S. Senate dashed on Thursday to wrap up work on a debt ceiling and budget cuts package that overwhelmingly cleared the House, aiming to send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
Days away from a default crisis, the U.S. Senate dashed on Thursday to wrap up work on a debt ceiling and budget cuts package that overwhelmingly cleared the House, aiming to send it to President Joe Biden?s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.
FL Gov. DeSantis, Trump on campaign trail
Former President Donald Trump call Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a "swamp puppet" and "disloyal" as the two begin campaigning for the 2024 GOP nomination. Trump is leading the polls by 30 points.
Former President Donald Trump call Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a "swamp puppet" and "disloyal" as the two begin campaigning for the 2024 GOP nomination. Trump is leading the polls by 30 points.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
Daley brothers discuss new Chicago mayor, potential tax increases
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Daley brothers reflect on a lifetime of politics
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and his brother, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, have more than a combined century of experience between them.
Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race
House to vote on debt ceiling bill following hours of committee debate
After hours of debate and a narrow 7-6 vote, the debt limit made it out of committee and will not head to the House floor for a final vote.
After hours of debate and a narrow 7-6 vote, the debt limit made it out of committee and will not head to the House floor for a final vote.
Chicago Rep. Danny Davis unhappy with debt deal compromise
Congressman Danny Davis, representing Chicago's West Side, indicated that he is currently leaning toward voting against the deal in the impending showdown.
Congressman Danny Davis, representing Chicago's West Side, indicated that he is currently leaning toward voting against the deal in the impending showdown.
Chicago Rep. Danny Davis unhappy with debt deal compromise
The U.S. House is likely to secure enough votes for a debt ceiling compromise, possibly as early as Wednesday, in a crucial move to prevent a potential default that could have severe economic consequences.
The U.S. House is likely to secure enough votes for a debt ceiling compromise, possibly as early as Wednesday, in a crucial move to prevent a potential default that could have severe economic consequences.
'Not one Republican should vote for this deal': Debt ceiling drama continues on Capitol Hill
West Side congressman Danny Davis says he may vote against a congressional compromise aimed at avoiding a default on U.S. government debt.
West Side congressman Danny Davis says he may vote against a congressional compromise aimed at avoiding a default on U.S. government debt.
Debt ceiling deal: Key test ahead that could prevent disastrous default
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after a long holiday weekend and now it?s time to shore up the votes to pass a bill that extends the country's borrowing power. They have less than a week before the country faces a default.
Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill after a long holiday weekend and now it?s time to shore up the votes to pass a bill that extends the country's borrowing power. They have less than a week before the country faces a default.
Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.
Source: Debt ceiling 'agreement in principle' has been reached
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle" late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal that to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline,
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle" late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal that to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline,
Ken Paxton impeached by the Texas House of Representatives
In a historic vote, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
In a historic vote, the Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5B budget, await Gov. Pritzker's signature
Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1.
Illinois lawmakers finally approved a new state budget early Saturday, sending it to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature with just over a month to spare before it takes effect with the new state fiscal year July 1.
Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.
Debt ceiling deadline extended to June 5 as Congress breaks for holiday
An upbeat President Joe Biden says a deal to resolve the government’s debt ceiling crisis seems “very close."
An upbeat President Joe Biden says a deal to resolve the government’s debt ceiling crisis seems “very close."