Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin’s seat
Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democrat-dominated state.
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As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor
Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this autumn's election
Ex-Planned Parenthood board member beats out former congressman, state senator for Dem Senate bid
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller wins Democratic primary for Illinois Congress seat, defeating Jesse Jackson Jr. and Robert Peters in competitive race.
Trump calls mail in voting corrupt as Senate begins debate on SAVE Act requiring voter ID
Trump calls mail-in voting 'corrupt as hell' as Senate advances SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof for federal elections nationwide.
Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle
The White House revealed five immigration enforcement compromises to Dems as the government shutdown continues, including body cameras for DHS agents and beefed-up oversight.
White House, after top counterterrorism official quits, says Trump had ‘strong’ evidence Iran would attack US
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that top counterterrorism official Joe Kent's resignation letter had "many false claims."
‘Deeply disturbing’ animal cruelty operation involving baby monkeys busted by ICE investigation
An ICE Homeland Security Investigation investigation in Florida busted a “deeply disturbing" animal cruelty operation involving baby monkeys by U.S. citizen Francisco Javier Ravelo.
White House slams ‘fake narrative’ that Vance is absent from Iran strikes amid Operation Epic Fury
White House officials push back against reports that Vice President Vance distanced himself from Operation Epic Fury amid Iran strikes, calling criticism laughable.
GOP triggers marathon Senate fight to expose Dems’ opposition to Trump-backed voter ID bill
The Senate GOP began a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act despite internal GOP divisions and expected failure in a bid to shift the blame to Democrats for blocking the bill.
Chief Justice Roberts warns against personal attacks on judges as ‘dangerous’ after Trump’s court tirade
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against personal criticism and "hostility" Tuesday in an indirect nod to Trump's tirade against the courts on social media days earlier.