Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

Obama once called shutdowns 'total irresponsibility,' now Democrats face same criticism in month-long government closure over ...

The overnight sensation leading NYC polls has a lot in common with another telegenic young politician who skyrocketed to fame.

Former President Barack Obama told Zohran Mamdani “your campaign has been impressive to watch,” and suggested that he was invested in Mr. Mamdani’s success beyond the election.

In Washington, there was little urgency to end the government funding impasse. Lawmakers are away from Capitol Hill and both parties are entrenched in their positions.

More critical services are at risk of lapsing this month as President Donald Trump and the GOP remain at an impasse over funding the federal government. Follow for live updates.

Former President Barack Obama visited Newark on Saturday to stump for Mikie Sherrill, declaring the Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor is the level-headed leader the state needs and that ...

The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington came to a head as the federal food assistance ...

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, in separate rallies on Saturday, called to turn out to vote -- as Donald Trump’s political ...

Former President Barack Obama had an extended phone call with mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on Saturday and offered to be a “sounding board” for the socialist candidate — but didn’t ...

Anxious Democrats are hauling out their biggest political star to try to prevent what would be a humiliating loss in blue ...

Former President Barack Obama called New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Saturday to praise his campaign and offer to be a "sounding board" in the future, two sources ...