Politicians scramble as government shutdown looms
Lawmakers are coming back to Congress on Monday with less than two weeks until a possible potential government shutdown.
Lawmakers are coming back to Congress on Monday with less than two weeks until a possible potential government shutdown.
Illinois congressman sounds alarm on potential government shutdown impacting the state
Chicago Congressman Danny Davis says he wants to warn his constituents that they could lose funding for necessary services if a federal budget isn't delivered soon.
Chicago Congressman Danny Davis says he wants to warn his constituents that they could lose funding for necessary services if a federal budget isn't delivered soon.
Davis sounds alarm on potential government shutdown impacting Illinois
A divided House of Representatives could cause the United States to go into a government shutdown.
A divided House of Representatives could cause the United States to go into a government shutdown.
Trump maintains big lead on GOP field in new poll
It's still Donald Trump and the rest of the field. That's the takeaway from the latest Fox News poll, which shows the former president maintaining a sizeable lead on his competitors in the GOP.
It's still Donald Trump and the rest of the field. That's the takeaway from the latest Fox News poll, which shows the former president maintaining a sizeable lead on his competitors in the GOP.
Lauren Boebert apologizes for vaping in theater and getting booted from musical
The normally combative congresswoman said her actions were not meant to be malicious or cause harm “but the reality is they did."
The normally combative congresswoman said her actions were not meant to be malicious or cause harm “but the reality is they did."
Speaker Kevin McCarthy frustrated over government shutdown impasse
A frustrated House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told FOX News he's working to win over rogue Republicans who won't back his efforts to avoid a government shutdown.
A frustrated House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told FOX News he's working to win over rogue Republicans who won't back his efforts to avoid a government shutdown.
Video shows Lauren Boebert vaping during 'Beetlejuice' performance, despite denials
Rep. Lauren Boebert's campaign manager said the congresswoman wasn't vaping inside a Colorado theater before being kicked out, but video says otherwise.
Rep. Lauren Boebert's campaign manager said the congresswoman wasn't vaping inside a Colorado theater before being kicked out, but video says otherwise.
Poll shows half of young Americans not excited about voting in 2024 election
With the 2024 election months away, some young voters aren’t enthusiastic about the process to select the next president.
With the 2024 election months away, some young voters aren’t enthusiastic about the process to select the next president.
School shootings reach all-time high — again
The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.
The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.
Johnson speaks after City Council meeting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks after Thursday's City Council meeting.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers remarks after Thursday's City Council meeting.
Government shutdown looms as House races to pass spending bills
The countdown is on for lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Congress has to pass 12 spending bills in the next 16 days.
The countdown is on for lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown. Congress has to pass 12 spending bills in the next 16 days.
Planned Parenthood abortions in Wisconsin resume next week
Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges by grand jury
Weeks after his plea deal failed, Hunter Biden was indicted by a grand jury Thursday. He is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in 2018, according to the indictment.
Weeks after his plea deal failed, Hunter Biden was indicted by a grand jury Thursday. He is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a firearm in 2018, according to the indictment.
U.S. government inches closer to shutdown over funding dispute
Tensions run high as Democrats and Republicans in Congress rush to approve a spending bill in order to avoid a looming government shutdown.
Tensions run high as Democrats and Republicans in Congress rush to approve a spending bill in order to avoid a looming government shutdown.
Abortions to resume in Wisconsin following judge's ruling
Abortions will return to some clinics in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
Abortions will return to some clinics in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
Chicago alderman questions Mayor Johnson's grasp of city finances amidst budget crisis
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson?s projected budget deficit is a staggering $538 million, far exceeding the $85 million shortfall Lori Lightfoot predicted before being voted out of office.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson?s projected budget deficit is a staggering $538 million, far exceeding the $85 million shortfall Lori Lightfoot predicted before being voted out of office.
Judge again declares DACA unlawful, issue likely to go before Supreme Court
A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
Durbin pushes lawmakers to pass Credit Card Competition Act
Lawmakers are once again pushing to make credit card use easier for consumers and retailers. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin urged other lawmakers on Wednesday to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
Lawmakers are once again pushing to make credit card use easier for consumers and retailers. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin urged other lawmakers on Wednesday to pass the Credit Card Competition Act.
Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't seek reelection in 2024
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney will not run for reelection in 2024.
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney will not run for reelection in 2024.
Chicago faces $538M budget gap for 2024
Chicago is facing a $538 million budget shortfall with nearly one-third of the red ink tied to the migrant crisis. Mayor Brandon Johnson released his 2024 budget forecast on Wednesday.
Chicago is facing a $538 million budget shortfall with nearly one-third of the red ink tied to the migrant crisis. Mayor Brandon Johnson released his 2024 budget forecast on Wednesday.