5 Things to Know About Raja Krishnamoorthi
The congressman, an Ivy League-educated lawyer known for his fund-raising prowess, is aiming to become the second Indian American elected to…
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5 Things to Know About Juliana Stratton
The lieutenant governor of Illinois, who won the Democratic Senate nomination, is a close ally of Gov. JB Pritzker. She has said ICE should …
5 Things to Know About Robin Kelly
The Senate hopeful has clashed with Gov. JB Pritzker, a fellow Democrat, and has the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Independent Polls are Scarce in the Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
In a rare open race for one of the state’s Senate seats, surveys suggest a wide range of potential outcomes.
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural re…
Read the White House Letter to Senate Republicans
In a letter sent to two Republican senators, White House officials outlined narrow changes it would be willing to make to its immigration en…
White House Offers Narrow Immigration Enforcement Changes As Talks Drag On
Administration officials have put forth several proposals to answer Democratic demands for major changes in President Trump’s crackdown in…
Jesse Jackson Jr. Seeks Comeback After Corruption Scandal
After his promising career was halted by a corruption scandal that sent him to prison, the former Democratic congressman is trying to return…
Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
Many Cubans in Florida have sought regime change for decades. They fear that President Trump’s talks with Cuba will not lead to wholesale …
Bipartisan Bill Would Waive $100,000 Visa Fees for Medical Professionals
The bill, sponsored by two Republicans and two Democrats in the House, seeks to alleviate shortages of doctors and nurses in the U.S.
Israel, Generational Divide Animate Democratic House Primaries in Illinois
Crowded Democratic fields will determine the power of pro-Israel lobbying dollars and how eager voters are for a new crop of leaders.
Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy in Cryptocurrency Extortion Plot Sentenced to 5 Years
The former deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy charges for his role in the sche…