Striking UAW workers in Bolingbrook get political support from Durbin
Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Polls show Trump holding strong despite skipping debates, frustrating rivals
No debates, no problem for former President Donald Trump. A point of clear frustration for the candidates who will be debating on Wednesday is that the former president's absence from the debate stage has not cost him anything in the polls so far.
No debates, no problem for former President Donald Trump. A point of clear frustration for the candidates who will be debating on Wednesday is that the former president's absence from the debate stage has not cost him anything in the polls so far.
Countdown to government shutdown looms as House Republicans debate spending bill
There's less than a week to go until a potential government shutdown if Congress cannot agree on a spending bill. The impasse sparked an intense debate among House Republicans and that's putting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a precarious position within his party at the moment.
There's less than a week to go until a potential government shutdown if Congress cannot agree on a spending bill. The impasse sparked an intense debate among House Republicans and that's putting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a precarious position within his party at the moment.
Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Biden-Harris create White House office for gun violence prevention
The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new office for gun violence prevention, the first of its kind created on a federal level.
The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new office for gun violence prevention, the first of its kind created on a federal level.
New Jersey lawmaker indicted on bribery charges
Both Sen. Menendez and his wife are facing multiple charges.
Both Sen. Menendez and his wife are facing multiple charges.
Sen. Bob Menendez and wife face bribery charges
The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.
The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses potential run for another term
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth discusses potential run for another term
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth spoke on a number of topics Friday including whether she wants to run again.
Durbin touts Credit Card Competition bill in Chicago
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spoke in Chicago about the Credit Card Competition Act and the benefits it can have on consumers Friday.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spoke in Chicago about the Credit Card Competition Act and the benefits it can have on consumers Friday.
Biden-Harris administration creates office for gun violence prevention
The White House announced a new office for gun violence prevention Friday. VP Kamala Harris will lead the way prioritizing support for survivors of gun violence also offering up financial assistance for mental health support and more.
The White House announced a new office for gun violence prevention Friday. VP Kamala Harris will lead the way prioritizing support for survivors of gun violence also offering up financial assistance for mental health support and more.
Durbin touts Credit Card Competition bill in Chicago
The proposed Credit Card Competition Act would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market, according to one Illinois senator.
The proposed Credit Card Competition Act would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market, according to one Illinois senator.
White House launches office of gun violence prevention
Vice President Kama Harris will lead a new federal office to combat the surge in gun violence across the country.
Vice President Kama Harris will lead a new federal office to combat the surge in gun violence across the country.
Congress out of office for long weekend despite talks of shutdown
The House and Senate are out of the office until next weekend even with the government barreling toward a shutdown. Republican lawmakers are at odds over government spending. Some want to cut the budget instead of backing a temporary fix.
The House and Senate are out of the office until next weekend even with the government barreling toward a shutdown. Republican lawmakers are at odds over government spending. Some want to cut the budget instead of backing a temporary fix.
Government shutdown looms as lawmakers disagree on defense bill
With Republican lawmakers at a stand still over Pentagon spending, some say a government shutdown is all but certain.
With Republican lawmakers at a stand still over Pentagon spending, some say a government shutdown is all but certain.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to legislators on war progress as some GOP support softens
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel?s democracy
President Joe Biden raised ?hard issues,? including protecting the ?checks and balances? in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing the Israeli leader to find a compromise on a judicial overhaul that has set off months of mass protests in Israel and concerns in Washington.
President Joe Biden raised ?hard issues,? including protecting the ?checks and balances? in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing the Israeli leader to find a compromise on a judicial overhaul that has set off months of mass protests in Israel and concerns in Washington.
Pritzker advocates for reproductive rights alongside Clinton, Whitmer
Governor Pritzker mentioned receiving support in "deep red Trump territory" for his pro-choice stance.
Governor Pritzker mentioned receiving support in "deep red Trump territory" for his pro-choice stance.
The countdown to government shutdown | What to know
As the government funding battle comes down to the wire, Republicans are doing all the fighting amongst themselves.
As the government funding battle comes down to the wire, Republicans are doing all the fighting amongst themselves.