Illinois Democrat Richard J. Durbin, the party's No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Wednesday that he will retire at the end ...

President Trump argues his tough tariff approach is forcing countries to renegotiate their trade deals with the United States ...

Stratton’s announcement in an early morning video comes just a day after Sen. Dick Durbin announced he’s stepping down from ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Why is Congress allowing one man to impose outrageous tariffs that could destroy the United States (and possibly the world) economy? He has ...

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term.

Illlinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton launched her campaign to represent Illinois in the United States Senate.

CHICAGO - Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate, becoming the first high-profile Democrat to enter the race following Sen. Dick Durbin’s ...

But one way or another we are going to get them done. It’s been a busy 100 days in the United States Senate, and I’m looking forward to delivering more results for the American people as ...

For six days in September, 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to the United States, visiting some of the country's ...

Pope Francis’s first visit to the United States came to three historic northeast cities in September of 2015.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, with a focus on protecting the values of the middle class and moving the country forward.