Trump to travel to Alamo, Texas, to visit border wall on Tuesday

President Trump is scheduled to visit the border wall in Alamo, Texas on Tuesday. The visit will probably be his first public appearance since his speech before the crowd that ended up rioting at the Capitol.

GOP State Rep. Darren Bailey collapses during Illinois General Assembly session Sunday

Republican State Rep. Darren Bailey collapsed on the floor of the Bank of Springfield Center on Sunday, but got up and on to a gurney on his own. A colleague says Bailey has been having "gastrointestinal issues."

More GOP senators urge Trump to resign in wake of US Capitol riot

Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol and support for the House drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum.

Arizona Republicans to vote on resolution to censure Cindy McCain

Arizona Republicans will vote on Jan. 23 on a resolution to censure Cindy McCain, the widow of former Arizona Sen. John McCain.

Madigan fight for gavel recalls 1975 Illinois speaker vote

The previously unimaginable showdown looming over leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives, occasioned by scandal around the once-invincible Speaker Michael Madigan, recalls a drawn-out debacle 45 years ago that burned through two weeks and 93 votes before lawmakers settled on a surprise compromise.

Apple drops Parler from App Store over posted threats from users

"We have always supported diverse points of view being represented on the App Store, but there is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the company said in a statement.

If Biden halts border wall, it could cost taxpayers billions, CBP chief warns

President-elect Joe Biden is promising that border wall building won't continue under his administration, but with hundreds of miles under construction, the head of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning that shutting down construction could cost taxpayers billions.

West Virginia state lawmaker resigns after being charged in Capitol riot

Republican Del. Derrick Evans faces up to a year and a half in prison for entering a restricted area and disorderly conduct. Before breaking into the Capitol, he posted: "If Pence betrays us you better get your mind right because we're storming that building."

Mitch McConnell sends letter to GOP senators on impeachment procedure summary

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Friday sent a letter to GOP senators sharing a summary of how the upper chamber could legally "dispose of any articles of impeachment" against President Trump before Jan. 20.

Democrats want Trump out now, plan lightning impeachment

Democrats in Congress laid plans Friday for swift impeachment of President Donald Trump, demanding decisive, immediate action to ensure an "unhinged" commander in chief can’t add to the damage they say he’s inflicted or even ignite nuclear war in his final days in office.