WASHINGTON -- Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday ...

A former ComEd executive -- turned government informant -- is back on the stand Wednesday for his fifth day in the corruption ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and an ally are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy. Madigan is accused of ...

Fmr. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stands trial on federal bribery, conspiracy, racketeering, and wire fraud.

The corruption charges against former House Speaker Michael Madigan are in many ways tethered to his longtime confidant, ...

A Kentucky man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol is suspected by the FBI of stealing a laptop belonging to then-House ...

Donald Trump has nominated Rep.. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to serve as attorney general, a surprise pick that will please the ...

President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general. Here's what to know about him.

The president-elect also plans to meet with Republicans near the Capitol as they focus on his Day 1 priorities and prepare ...

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