Illinois' famously reclusive Michael J. Madigan to take the stand in his own defense
Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...
Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out
Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton to lead the chamber for the new session after ...
House passes immigration measure named for Laken Riley in first bill
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal ...
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan could take stand in own defense Tuesday in corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan could testify as early as Tuesday afternoon in his corruption trial. Lawyers on both sides are taking a two-hour break to meet separately and together to ...
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Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a ...
Philadelphia’s Joanna McClinton reelected as speaker, despite a 101-101 tie in the Pa. House
What could have been a dramatic and drawn-out process, McClinton was reelected with ease — without requiring GOP members to ...
4 Biggest Fights Facing Congress Right Now, and Why They Matter
With the 119th session of Congress in full swing, both chambers are preparing for big fights over the debt ceiling, another ...