Ex-Illinois lawmaker abruptly pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering, halting federal trial

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate William “Sam” McCann abruptly pleaded guilty…

Hospitalization delays start of ex-Illinois state senator’s federal fraud trail

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The federal wire fraud and money laundering trial against William “Sam” McCann…

Ken Paxton paid $2.3 million to defense lawyers for impeachment trial

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Defend Texas Liberty promised big primary spending. Then its leader met with an Adolf Hitler fan.

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School voucher supporter gave Gov. Greg Abbott $6 million in December

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Rand Paul Fast Facts | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Rand Paul, US senator from Kentucky. Birth…

Karl Rove Fast Facts | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Karl Rove, architect of George W. Bush’s…

FBI seized phones, iPad from New York Mayor Eric Adams in escalation of fundraising investigation

NEW YORK (AP) — FBI agents quietly seized phones and an iPad from New York City…

Maine considers closing loophole that allows foreign government spending on referendums

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine voters are poised to decide whether to ban foreign influence in…

Only debate of Mississippi governor’s race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley insulted and…