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.
Pritzker blames Republicans for Chicago migrant crisis
Another day of rising tension as Chicago?s migrant crisis gets worse by the busload.
Another day of rising tension as Chicago?s migrant crisis gets worse by the busload.
Local alderwoman goes off on mayor
Tensions were overflowing at the Calumet City council meeting Thursday night.
Tensions were overflowing at the Calumet City council meeting Thursday night.
Biden impeachment inquiry begins
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden began on Thursday.
The impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden began on Thursday.
McHenry County's top prosecutor slams SAFE-T Act on social media
It’s been 10 days since the controversial SAFE-T Act took effect in Illinois, making cash bail a thing of the past, and McHenry County’s top prosecutor is calling it a total failure.
It’s been 10 days since the controversial SAFE-T Act took effect in Illinois, making cash bail a thing of the past, and McHenry County’s top prosecutor is calling it a total failure.
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
Time is running out for Congress to reach a spending deal before the government shuts down this weekend. FOX's Sunny Tsai on how this could affect millions of Americans.
Time is running out for Congress to reach a spending deal before the government shuts down this weekend. FOX's Sunny Tsai on how this could affect millions of Americans.
Pritzker gives update on Illinois marijuana sales and social equity licensing
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Senate votes to reinstate formal dress code
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber.
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday night formalizing business attire as the proper dress code while on the floor of the chamber.
Tempers flare at second GOP debate
Tempers flared at the second GOP debate Wednesday night in California. Seven candidates took the stage to talk about a wide range of topics, from health care to the government.
Tempers flared at the second GOP debate Wednesday night in California. Seven candidates took the stage to talk about a wide range of topics, from health care to the government.