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Federal jury convicts Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan of 10 counts of corruption
Federal jury convicts Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan of 10 counts of corruption Illinois politician Mike Madigan made history as the longest serving state House leader
New board elects President Trump chair of Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS
Donald Trump offers Vladimir Putin a way back in from the cold
Steve Rosenberg, in Moscow Russia editor A single phone call will not magically end the war in Ukraine. Talks may now get under way. Exactly
Red, White and Blueland? Trump’s Greenland talk sparks some colorful proposals
A view of the city center of the Greenlandic capital Nuuk. Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring the island hasn’t gone over well with Greenland or
Republicans split on best path to advance Trump’s agenda in Congress
Republicans split on best path to advance Trump’s agenda in Congress Republicans in Congress are struggling to figure out the right strategy for passing Trump’s
Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump
A man exits a voting booth at a polling station in Lancaster, N.H., on Election Day, Nov. 5. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Elon Musk defends his work from Oval Office as Trump signs EO to boost DOGE efforts
Elon Musk defends his work from Oval Office as Trump signs EO to boost DOGE efforts Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office