Democrats’ crisis of the future: The biggest states that back them are shrinking
California, Illinois and New York are shrinking. As the U.S. population shifts to the South, political power is seeping from ...
Trump nominees Burgum, Bessent, Zeldin face confirmation hearings as witnesses support Bondi
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice and Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent will ...
Progressives are frustrated by Biden’s final-days warning of billionaire influence
The Democratic Party’s left wing has warned for decades that America is moving toward an oligarchy in which a handful of billionaires controls much of the nation’s ...
‘Homegrown rising star’: Justin Bibb tapped to lead Democratic Mayors Association
The Democratic Mayors Association will appoint Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb as the organization's next president during its ...
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State Week: Indiana makes an overture for dissatisfied Illinois voters
The Indiana House Speaker has introduced a plan to create a bi-state commission to look at bringing some Illinois counties into his state.
A mad scramble for JD Vance’s seat in the Senate is to end with the governor’s announcement Friday
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine plans to announce his choice to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate on ...
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Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary is Scott Bessent. Here's what to know
Trump's promised tax cuts, and their potential consequences for the U.S. economy, took center stage at Bessent's confirmation ...
Opinion
Column: State may raise age for required senior-citizen road tests
Currently, Illinois is the only state in the nation that requires a behind-the-wheel driving test for seniors based on age.
RNC chair on GOP's mission going forward: 'Make sure... Trump voters become Republican voters'
With President-elect Donald Trump days from his inauguration, Republican National Committee chair Mike Whatley spells out the GOP's campaign priorities in the 2025 and 2026 elections ...
Editorial: Should Chicago have a specific mechanism for recalling its mayor? With caveats, yes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s unpopularity has created far more interest in establishing a recall process. Johnson or no Johnson, ...
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump’s first law to sign
The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of ...