Durbin reacts to Gaetz's resignation from House: 'Raises serious questions'
Sen. Dick Durbin has spoken out after Trump's choice for attorney general resigned from the House.
Trump taps allies for Cabinet positions
President-elect Donald Trump continued to make selections for his new Cabinet, nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to take charge of the the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr. is a well-known skeptic of vaccines, joins Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, who is facing investigations for sexual misconduct.
Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Trump's new 'border czar' responds to Pritzker
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
What is a shadow cabinet and how would it work in the US?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
The last time they had power, the GOP passed a number of key pieces of legislation and helped reshape the Supreme Court.
Illinois Democrats meet to counter incoming Trump presidency with new legislation
Illinois Democrats say they are meeting this week during their veto session to develop a legislative plan to counter the incoming Trump presidency.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attorney General
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
Border security increasing for potential surge ahead of Trump's inauguration
Law enforcement agencies in the southwest are now preparing for a potential surge in migration ahead of Trump's inauguration.
Here's what impact Trump's proposed tariffs could have on you
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing big tariffs on imports. However, some economists say raising them could end up affecting the price of the everyday items that you buy.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
New GOP leadership, Matt Gaetz nominated for Attorney General
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next US Attorney General.
Illinois lawmakers prepare for Trump's second presidency
Lawmakers in Springfield are back to work this week, preparing for the upcoming Trump presidency.
'Politics is tough': Biden and Trump both call for smooth transition
President Joe Biden sat down with President-elect Donald Trump for a historic meeting at the White House on Wednesday.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
Biden, Trump meet at the White House for transition talks
Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump returned to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Trump's ICE chief to Pritzker: 'Game on' in immigration policy clash, vows enforcement
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
Trump cabinet selections: See the latest nominations
President-elect Donald Trump has announced several picks for key roles in his second administration.
Donald Trump’s new administration: Who has he chosen so far?
The president-elect is starting to fill out key positions in his administration including selecting Susie Wiles as his new chief of staff. Here are some of his other picks.
'Donald, congratulations': Biden and Trump hold historic meeting at White House
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump met Wednesday at the White House.