US Congress Politics
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Skokie Republican to challenge Schakowsky for U.S. House seatApr 26, 2024 6:45 pm - A Skokie Republican will challenge longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky for her 9th District seat. Seth Cohen has been selected by suburban GOP leaders to oppose Schakowsky,...
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Ukraine will get its U.S. funding. But can that turn the tide?Apr 23, 2024 8:59 am - The Senate is expected to pass legislation Tuesday granting Ukraine a new lifeline. Half a year of political squabbling and deadlock ended this weekend after a bipartisan...
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Congressional primary winners vastly outraised and outspent their opponentsApr 19, 2024 9:42 pm - On both sides of the political aisle, the winners of contested primary races in two suburban congressional districts significantly outraised and outspent their rivals in ...
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House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his jobApr 17, 2024 1:52 pm - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he strongly supports a proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Republi...
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Whistleblowers take center stage at hearing examining Boeing’s cultureApr 17, 2024 8:30 am - Boeing will be the focus of dual Senate hearings Wednesday as Congress seeks answers about how the company’s management and internal culture may have contributed to a mid...
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Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on U.S. aid for Ukraine, alliesApr 16, 2024 2:04 pm - WASHINGTON — Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Isra...
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House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trialApr 16, 2024 2:49 pm - WASHINGTON — House impeachment managers walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate on Tue...
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Johnson walking a tightrope as he pushes for action on aidApr 15, 2024 9:39 pm - House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate...
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House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changesApr 12, 2024 1:26 pm - WASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool following a dramatic showdown on the floor over whether the FBI shou...
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Conservative revolt in the House blocks effort to reauthorize a key U.S. spy toolApr 10, 2024 1:30 pm - WASHINGTON — A bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program was blocked Wednesday by a conservative revolt, pushing the prospects of final...
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