As debt ceiling talks grind on, Republicans say White House showing ?lack of urgency?
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traded more budget-cutting ideas at the Capitol Tuesday, but Republicans warned of a ?lack of urgency? at the White House to resolve the standoff in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traded more budget-cutting ideas at the Capitol Tuesday, but Republicans warned of a ?lack of urgency? at the White House to resolve the standoff in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Bill requiring all-day kindergarten programs sent to Pritzker's desk
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid Wednesday with Elon Musk: AP sources
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, long seen as Donald Trump?s leading rival for the Republican nomination, plans to launch his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, long seen as Donald Trump?s leading rival for the Republican nomination, plans to launch his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, according to two people with knowledge of the decision.
Democrats beg Biden to fast-track migrant work permits
A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.
A growing number of Democrats are calling on the federal government to speed up the work authorization process for migrants.
Bill requiring all-day kindergarten programs sent to Pritzker's desk
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
A bill has been sent to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, proposing that all Illinois public school districts establish all-day kindergarten programs.
Nebraska woman pleads guilty to burning and concealing fetus after taking medication to end pregnancy
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to burning and concealing a fetus after she took medication to end her pregnancy when she was more than 20 weeks along.
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to burning and concealing a fetus after she took medication to end her pregnancy when she was more than 20 weeks along.
Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce candidacy for president Wednesday on Twitter: sources
Sources familiar confirmed to Fox News that the two-term governor will declare that he's candidate for president on Wednesday during a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter.
Sources familiar confirmed to Fox News that the two-term governor will declare that he's candidate for president on Wednesday during a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
Debt ceiling impasse threatens veterans benefits, social security, and more
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
The Treasury Secretary is starting to break down some of the checks that may not go out if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised by the end of next week, including $12 billion for veterans benefits, $25 billion for social security, and $47 billion for Medicare.
Pool of 2024 GOP presidential contenders grows
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is the latest Republican to enter next year's presidential campaign.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is the latest Republican to enter next year's presidential campaign.
Biden and McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet late Monday at the White House at a pivotal moment as Washington works to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation?s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet late Monday at the White House at a pivotal moment as Washington works to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation?s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Chicago college could serve as respite center for migrants
Rich Guidice, Mayor Brandon Johnson?s chief of staff, said Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., is under serious consideration as a new respite center to "alleviate some of the pressure on the police stations."
Rich Guidice, Mayor Brandon Johnson?s chief of staff, said Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave., is under serious consideration as a new respite center to "alleviate some of the pressure on the police stations."
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid
Tim Scott enters the race with more cash on hand than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history -- $22 million.
Tim Scott enters the race with more cash on hand than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history -- $22 million.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at social justice event
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a social justice event at UIC on Sunday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a social justice event at UIC on Sunday.
Debt ceiling talks resume Sunday after Biden says GOP must move off 'extreme' positions
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
GOP lawmakers are holding tight to demands for sharp spending cuts, rejecting the alternatives proposed by the White House for reducing deficits.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Flannery Fired Up: May 19, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois lawmakers approve hotline for tracking stolen cars to combat rising crime
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
An anti-carjacking initiative, crafted by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, has been approved by the state's General Assembly.
Durbin introduces bill to enhance safety for Chicago letter carriers
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Friday he's introducing a bill in the Senate to help better protect letter carriers across Chicago.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Friday he's introducing a bill in the Senate to help better protect letter carriers across Chicago.
Illinois lawmakers push for legislation to combat rise of deep fake crimes
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.
Lawmakers Friday urged Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign into law a proposal aimed at a growing problem posed by computer-generated images.