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Pence becomes the first major candidate to leave a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump.
The Florida governor takes a harder line than some of his Republican colleagues, who make a distinction between Palestinian citizens and Hamas militants.
As former President Donald Trump leads the GOP pack heading into 2024 he faces four criminal cases. A lawsuit alleges he cannot run based on a clause prohibiting those who support insurrection from seeking higher office.
Daniel Leyden’s brother, Joseph Leyden, was also sentenced to six months in prison for his role in the rioting at the U.S. Capitol, court records show.
A judge in Fulton County allowed all related hearings and trials stemming from the investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election to be live streamed and televised.
Lawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make
Attorneys charged with former President Donald Trump in a Georgia election interference case could have a hard time arguing when they may have gone beyond advisory roles.
Donald Trump’s Twitter account was suspended by the company on Jan. 8, 2021, citing fears he would incite more violence following the deadly storming of the Capitol.
Eight of the leading Republican presidential hopefuls sparred in Milwaukee Wednesday in their first debate, sponsored by Fox News.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was the big winner, really helping herself with her toughness and willingness to deal pragmatically with otherwise intractable issues.
Stephen Lee, a 70-year-old Lutheran minister, was charged for his alleged involvement in a scheme to pressure an election worker in 2020. His bond was set at $75,000.
A court filing shows that a Mar-a-Lago technology worker gave prosecutors information that led to a revised indictment against Trump, his valet and a third staffer.
Here’s what you can expect from the GOP’s first debate — not including missing the star of the show, ex-President Donald Trump.
In Illinois, many current and former Republicans are steering clear of weighing in on Donald Trump’s absence from Wednesday’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee.
The deal bars Donald Trump, who is again running for president, from intimidating witnesses or victims, including on social media.
The first GOP primary debate for the 2024 election will take place Wednesday evening in Milwaukee and streamed on Fox News’ website.
The former president and leading GOP candidate for the 2024 nomination, says he will bypass Wednesday’s debate in Milwaukee. He may hold a counter-programming event.
Illinois Republicans didn’t mention former President Donald Trump in their speeches. “Why is it always about Donald Trump?” state House Republican Leader Tony McCombie asked reporters. “Let’s talk about Illinois.”
The state’s top Democrats gathered in Springfield for Governor’s Day — ripping Illinois Republicans for their support of former President Donald Trump.
Clayton Harris III, a former prosecutor and political aide, joins former Illinois Appellate Court Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke in the March 2024 primary run for state’s attorney.
Harris told a gathering activists at McCormick place that gun violence is a public health issue, “and we cannot let them get away with politicizing this or pretending that this is some intellectual, ideological debate when there is literally blood on the streets, without consequence.”
Donald Trump assailed Jack Smith as a ‘thug prosecutor’ and a ‘deranged guy’ after being indicted on felony charges for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Sen. Tim Scott, the Senate’s only Black Republican, announced his campaign in May but failed to build support in a race dominated by former President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, state Democratic Party chairs get briefings on the 2024 convention and check out the hotels assigned to their delegations. Top donors are in the city Wednesday-Friday and will hear from the vice president.
Peter Navarro was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the panel looking into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump cannot sever their cases in Georgia election interference prosecution, a Fulton County Superior Court judge rules.
Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
The measure would have required a 60% supermajority to pass future constitutional amendments. This vote sets up a fall battle over abortion rights in the GOP-leaning state.
Donald Trump’s lawyer says he never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the people in the 2020 election and only sought ‘a pause’ in the certification of votes. Pence rejects that argument in multiple interviews.
Trump’s three not-guilty pleas appeals to his supporters — and enhances his martyr status as he leads rivals seeking the 2024 Republican Party nomination for president.
Donald Trump Trump embraces his legal woes, turning them into the core message of his bid to return to the White House as he accuses Joe Biden of using the Justice Department to go after a political rival.
In Illinois, 8% of the population doesn’t speak English very well, and that’s a barrier for immigrants participating in civic life. Dozens of organizations such as the Selfreliance Association have partnered with the city and state to help limited English speakers access health care, food stamps and other services.
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