House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."
A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.
Illinois Secretary of State urges change to mandatory drivers test age
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias suggested that the mandatory drivers test age be increased from 75 to 79. The adjustment would make Illinois law more consistent with other states.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias suggested that the mandatory drivers test age be increased from 75 to 79. The adjustment would make Illinois law more consistent with other states.
Illinois faces fallout as 42,000 federal employees brace for shutdown consequences
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia says lawmakers are working to get a deal done, but the bills put forward in the House do not address vital needs for the government.
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia says lawmakers are working to get a deal done, but the bills put forward in the House do not address vital needs for the government.
GOP candidates to square off in second presidential debate
The second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will feature seven GOP candidates who met the Republican National Committee's criteria to be on stage.
The second Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will feature seven GOP candidates who met the Republican National Committee's criteria to be on stage.
Rep. Chuy Garcia weighs in on the potential of a government showdown
The United States is inching toward a government shutdown as the two sides are unable to reach an agreement.
The United States is inching toward a government shutdown as the two sides are unable to reach an agreement.
Education and public safety funding in jeopardy for Illinois as stimulus funds deplete: report
The federal government's stimulus package expires in about three years.
The federal government's stimulus package expires in about three years.
Congress moves into crisis mode as time runs short to prevent government shutdown
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Congress is in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown.
Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown
Congress is rushing headlong into crisis mode Tuesday with a government shutdown days away, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means halting pay for the military and curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.
Congress is rushing headlong into crisis mode Tuesday with a government shutdown days away, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means halting pay for the military and curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.
Democratic Sen. Menendez rejects calls to resign
One U.S. senator is facing an avalanche of demands to resign his seat following Friday's indictment on federal corruption charges.
One U.S. senator is facing an avalanche of demands to resign his seat following Friday's indictment on federal corruption charges.
Biden says Republicans aren't holding up their end of deal as shutdown looms
A government shutdown is looming.
A government shutdown is looming.
U.S. inches closer to government shutdown as negotiations stall
House Republican negotiators are warning rebels within their own party that they are "empowering" Democrats as lawmakers scramble for a deal to fund the government in time to avoid a partial shutdown.
House Republican negotiators are warning rebels within their own party that they are "empowering" Democrats as lawmakers scramble for a deal to fund the government in time to avoid a partial shutdown.
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.