Senate Republicans nixed an attempt by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday after those monies dried up over the weekend amid the government ...

At least eight moderate Senate Democrats are meeting in hopes of finding a deal to end the monthlong government shutdown, but ...

He oriented his presidential campaign around lower- and middle-income Americans and placed rural communities squarely at the ...

A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor's endorsement.

President Donald Trump on Thursday urged congressional Republicans to unilaterally end the government shutdown by eliminating the Senate filibuster — urging them to take an unprecedented step that GOP ...

Plan includes a state motor fuel sales tax, using interest from the state’s road fund, a sales tax increase in the Chicago metro area and a sharp increase in tolls on the Illinois Tollway.

President Donald Trump wants to restart nuclear testing. Exactly how escalatory that is depends on what kind of testing he’s ...

DEALS, DEALS, DEALS — In terms of making deals, President Donald Trump’s Asia tour so far looks like a rousing success, with ...

As the shutdown stalemate continues in the US, President Donald Trump is in South Korea during his Asia diplomacy tour, where he’s set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Follow for live news ...

Sussan Ley wants the bill split, and says the Coalition could more readily pass changes to streamline approvals and deal with ...

Trump administration works to counter China's rare earth mineral dominance through new African partnerships, targeting countries like Tanzania and Angola.

As demolition crews this week bulldozed the White House’s East Wing to replace it with a massive ballroom, President Donald Trump has emphasized that the dramatic changes will ...