Texas governor says Democrats who fled state to block GOP voting bill will be arrested upon return
"As soon as they come back in the state of Texas, they will be arrested," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. "They will be cabined inside the Texas Capitol until they get their job done."
"As soon as they come back in the state of Texas, they will be arrested," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. "They will be cabined inside the Texas Capitol until they get their job done."
Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Flannery Fired Up: July 9, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Illinois becomes first state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act into law Friday, making Illinois the first state in the country to require a unit of Asian American history to be taught in public schools.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act into law Friday, making Illinois the first state in the country to require a unit of Asian American history to be taught in public schools.
Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Longtime Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin and her chief of staff have pleaded not guilty to bribery charges.
Longtime Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin and her chief of staff have pleaded not guilty to bribery charges.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Biden visits red part of state ? Crystal Lake, Illinois
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited McHenry County to win Republican support for the "Build Back Better" agenda.
Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
New Illinois law expands healthcare for residents
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.
Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill into law that expands healthcare for Illinois residents.
Indiana judge letting governor sue to block emergency law
A judge is letting Indiana’s governor proceed with a lawsuit challenging the increased power state legislators have given themselves to intervene during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
A judge is letting Indiana’s governor proceed with a lawsuit challenging the increased power state legislators have given themselves to intervene during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter to celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
Nearly eight decades later, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are still together in the same tiny town where they were born, grew up and had that first outing.
Nearly eight decades later, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are still together in the same tiny town where they were born, grew up and had that first outing.
Rep. Cori Bush slams the Fourth of July, claims 'Black people still aren't free'
"When they say that the 4th of July is about American freedom, remember this: the freedom they’re referring to is for White people. This land is stolen land and Black people still aren’t free."
"When they say that the 4th of July is about American freedom, remember this: the freedom they’re referring to is for White people. This land is stolen land and Black people still aren’t free."
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
'Disgusted': Kenney reacts after group with white supremacist ties marches through Philadelphia
A Texas-based group with ties to white nationalism marched through Philadelphia Saturday night as America prepared to celebrate Independence Day.
A Texas-based group with ties to white nationalism marched through Philadelphia Saturday night as America prepared to celebrate Independence Day.
Ransomware attack hits companies ahead of holiday
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
Flannery Fired Up: July 2, 2021
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary at helm of 2 wars, dead at 88
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Rep. Kinzinger weighs in on new bill that would investigate Capitol riot
Rep. Adam Kinzinger dishes his thoughts on the new bill introduced by Nancy Pelosi to form a committee to investigate the Capitol insurrection in January.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger dishes his thoughts on the new bill introduced by Nancy Pelosi to form a committee to investigate the Capitol insurrection in January.
NC bill takes aim at prosecution of 6-year-olds
North Carolina sets the lowest minimum age in the country by law for a child to be prosecuted, allowing 6-year-olds to be tried in juvenile court.
North Carolina sets the lowest minimum age in the country by law for a child to be prosecuted, allowing 6-year-olds to be tried in juvenile court.