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."
Flannery Fired Up: May 26, 2023
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois House prepares for Saturday morning budget vote
It could be a long night for the Illinois House.
It could be a long night for the Illinois House.
Will the United States default on its debt? What we know
The clock is ticking for US lawmakers to hike the debt ceiling to avoid a default.
The clock is ticking for US lawmakers to hike the debt ceiling to avoid a default.
Gov. Ron DeSantis slams former president Donald Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped back in front of the cameras Friday after a campaign launch marked by technical difficulties.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped back in front of the cameras Friday after a campaign launch marked by technical difficulties.
Illinois State Senate approves $50B budget for 2024
The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.
The Illinois Senate approved a $50 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 late Thursday night. The House plans to vote on it this weekend.
Indiana doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old girl's abortion
A medical board voted that Dr. Caitlin Bernard didn’t follow privacy laws when she told a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment in a case that gained attention in the national abortion debate.
A medical board voted that Dr. Caitlin Bernard didn’t follow privacy laws when she told a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment in a case that gained attention in the national abortion debate.
State budget passes in Senate — elected school board map hits possible stall until next year
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
A day after Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers announced a budget agreement, a revised version of the state spending plan moved a bit further along, passing the Illinois Senate late Thursday.
Illinois lawmakers approve bill to continue 'Cocktails to Go and Delivery'
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
The Illinois House and Senate have approved a bill to extend the option of cocktails to go and delivery in the state.
U.S. default could cause unemployment surge in Illinois
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
A prolonged default on America’s debt could result in the loss of nearly eight-million jobs, sending Illinois’ unemployment rate above nine percent, according to economists.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
DeSantis takes on Trump for GOP presidential nomination
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the race for the White House.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the race for the White House.
Pritzker, Illinois legislative leaders announce agreement on state budget
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.
Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Democrats leading the state General Assembly announced Wednesday that they had reached an agreement on a budget for the Illinois fiscal year that begins July 1.
Durbin believes deal may be coming together as debt ceiling negotiations drag on
As the Senate's second-ranking leader, Sen. Dick Durbin is following the debt ceiling negotiations closely and says it feels to him like a deal is coming together.
As the Senate's second-ranking leader, Sen. Dick Durbin is following the debt ceiling negotiations closely and says it feels to him like a deal is coming together.
Durbin believes deal may be coming together as debt ceiling negotiations drag on
There was plenty of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill Wednesday as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.
There was plenty of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill Wednesday as debt ceiling negotiations drag on.