Concerns over federal funding and the direction of the economy make this an especially challenging year for lawmakers.

Concerns over federal funding and the direction of the economy make this an especially challenging year for lawmakers.

Illinois' governor takes his message to a wider audience.

Despite high profile scandals, lawmakers seem to be in no hurry to pass new ethics reforms.

The longtime U.S. Senator from Illinois has announced he won't seek another term.

From funding freezes to visa terminations, higher education is a focus of the Trump Administration.

The governor signed a trade memorandum with the U.K. this week, which follows on the heels of a visit to Mexico that also included an agreement.

President Trump announced his long-awaited plan for foreign tariffs. The decision has been criticized by Democrats, businesses and economists. It comes on the heels of an election this week that raised concerns for Republicans.

Durbin, 80, was already facing calls to step aside when his term ends. Now many progressives are turning up the heat. As for his plans, Durbin has only said he will make a decision "soon."

Education at all levels is facing more scrutiny from the Trump Administration. We discuss what it could mean.