US lawmakers debate handling of aid to Ukraine, Israel
While Israel and Ukraine are immersed in war, Congress remains divided on how to provide aid.
While Israel and Ukraine are immersed in war, Congress remains divided on how to provide aid.
US running out of aid money for Ukraine and that could hinder fight against Russia, White House warns
The Biden administration is sending Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine.
The Biden administration is sending Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine.
Key take always from third GOP debate
Republican candidates for president went head-to-head in the third GOP debate Wednesday night. Front-runner Former President Trump did not attend, but instead held a rally just a few miles away.
Republican candidates for president went head-to-head in the third GOP debate Wednesday night. Front-runner Former President Trump did not attend, but instead held a rally just a few miles away.
Takeaways from President Biden's address on sending wartime aid to Israel, Ukraine
North Central College professor William Muck talks about his takeaways from President Joe Biden's address last night, covering a range of pressing global issues.
North Central College professor William Muck talks about his takeaways from President Joe Biden's address last night, covering a range of pressing global issues.
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
Biden to deliver prime-time foreign policy address on Israel, Ukraine wars on Thursday
The Oval Office address is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
The Oval Office address is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Rep. Mike Quigley on why he was the only Democrat to vote 'no' on House stopgap funding bill
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) was the only Democrat to join dozens of Republicans on Saturday in voting against legislation to keep the government funded.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) was the only Democrat to join dozens of Republicans on Saturday in voting against legislation to keep the government funded.
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.
Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war progress as some Republican support softens
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.
Ukrainians, Russians unite in Chicago for peace talks amid ongoing war
They are countries at war, but on Tuesday night, Ukrainians and Russians came together in Chicago to talk about peace.
They are countries at war, but on Tuesday night, Ukrainians and Russians came together in Chicago to talk about peace.
Putin, North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet in Russia this month, US official says
A U.S. official says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine.
A U.S. official says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia this month to meet with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin tries to acquire military equipment for use in its war in Ukraine.
DNA test confirms Wagner leader Prigozhin died in plane crash, Russia says
Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.
Two months ago, Prigozhin mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military. President Vladimir Putin decried the act as “treason” and vowed punishment for those involved.
Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash viewed as Kremlin’s revenge
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
Hundreds in Chicago area celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
Thursday marks Ukrainian Independence Day and celebrations in that country are muted amid the ongoing war.
Thursday marks Ukrainian Independence Day and celebrations in that country are muted amid the ongoing war.
Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard jet that crashed, Russian aviation agency says
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to help Ukraine, replenish US disaster aid and strengthen border
The president and his senior national security team have said the United States will help Ukraine “as long as it takes" to oust Russia from its borders.
The president and his senior national security team have said the United States will help Ukraine “as long as it takes" to oust Russia from its borders.
US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain impacting global food security
A Kremlin spokesman said Russia would suspend a grain initiative until its demands to get its own agricultural shipments to the world are met.
A Kremlin spokesman said Russia would suspend a grain initiative until its demands to get its own agricultural shipments to the world are met.
Durbin highlights challenges to Ukraine's NATO membership during Chicago visit
Senator Dick Durbin was back in Illinois Friday morning, visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Ukrainian Village.
Senator Dick Durbin was back in Illinois Friday morning, visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Ukrainian Village.
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny
A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.
A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.