Federal law allows members of Congress to visit any Department of Homeland Security facility unannounced to conduct oversight visits.

Representative Mary Miller quickly deleted her embarrassing post.

Donald Trump is increasing pressure on states that refuse to join his war on immigrants.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has a plan to undermine the autism registry RFK Jr. keeps talking about.

The right is freaking out after JB Pritzker demanded mass protests against Trump.

Donald Trump reportedly wants to pardon his buddy Rod Blagojevich.

The Justice Department is taking aim at so-called “sanctuary cities” and states.

After Donald Trump pardoned the January 6 rioters, J.B. Pritzker has stepped in.

Donald Trump tried to play 4-D chess with his funding freeze. It backfired.

It’s not inevitable that we’ll stall or go backward on climate progress in the next four years. States can do far more to accelerate the energy transition than most people appreciate.

Paul Vallas has locked arms with the police, associated with an anti-LGBTQ group, and been mired in scandals. So why is he leading ahead of Tuesday’s election in the overwhelmingly Democratic city?

Immigrant workers who got emergency care are struggling, months later, with more symptoms and no doctor.

The most distinctive voice in blogging returns with a third essay collection, “Wow, No Thank You.”

New Jersey is the latest state to subsidize aging reactors with credits designated for clean energy.

The rural town south of Chicago is now a crucial stop for Amazon, Wal-Mart, IKEA, Home Depot, and other giant retailers. Developers had promised growth and good jobs. So why is everyone so miserable?

Sean Casten's win in Illinois's 6th Congressional District is a lesson for the Democratic Party.

How one American city chose to tackle crime, combat racism, and reckon with the legacy of police brutality

The push to enshrine women's rights in the Constitution is about to hit an important milestone. But can it overcome the political and legal obstacles?

Why are Democrats backing a billionaire venture capitalist in one of 2018's most critical races?

A declaration of independence from Trump's America.