Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains
The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.
'King above the law': Reaction pours in after Supreme Court's Trump ruling
Illinois leaders voiced their concerns about presidential accountability after the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling on immunity came down Monday morning.
Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest
Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Rudy Giuliani's mugshot released as he's accused in Arizona's fake electors scheme
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office released Rudy Giuliani's mugshot on June 10 as he's accused in Arizona's fake electors scheme.
Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges, ordered to post $10K bond
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 10 others were inside an Arizona courtroom on Tuesday. Giuliani was also ordered to post a $10,000 bond for allegedly attempting to dodge being served with a summons. Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges related to his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona.
House committee meeting erupts into chaos after 'fake eyelash' insult
A House Committee hearing turned into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to a question from Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by telling her “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading."
Illinois lawmakers weigh in on new bill that targets campus protest speech
A new bill passed by the U.S. House this week could bring harsh new restrictions on what protesters can say on campus.
For now, Democrats protect House Speaker Mike Johnson
In an unprecedented move, House Democrats said they will save Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Tiktok ban could soon be reality
The Senate is one step closer to banning popular social media. The Seate is expected to pass the legislation as soon as Tuesday after the House attached the ban to a foreign aid package.
What's next for U.S. aid to Israel, Ukraine?
It was a big weekend for U.S. lawmakers. After months of delay, the House of Representatives passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. But even though the bill had strong bipartisan support, House Speaker Mike Johnson's job is still on the line.
House approves $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, other allies
Aid bills for Israel, Ukraine and other U.S. allies were passed by the House in a rare Saturday session, along with a bill that could lead to a sale of TikTok.
Congress slammed with growing to-do list
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing forward with a $95 billion foreign aid package, teeing up a rare saturday vote on Capitol Hill.
Senate votes within hours to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
Aid for Israel proposed in Congress after Iran missile attacks
After Iran's major drone and missile attack against Israel over the weekend, lawmakers in Washington D.C. will spend the week working on bills to support the U.S. ally and target Iran.
Amid threat of ouster, Trump offers support for embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
2 Chicago incumbent U.S. House Democrats win in Illinois primary
Illinois voters are set to decide competitive U.S. House races around the state in Tuesday's primary election.
Rep. Chuy Garcia defeats Ald. Raymond Lopez in primary showdown
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is running for a fourth term and facing a challenge from Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) in the Illinois primary election.
Is TikTok being banned in the US? What to know ahead of House vote
TikTok could be banned in the U.S. under a bill that’s expected to pass the House on Wednesday, but it still has a long way to go in the Senate.