Jennifer Davis wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District

By The Associated Press
March 17, 2026 | 11:02 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jennifer Davis wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District.

The Latest: Former labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds, report finds

By The Associated Press
September 4, 2026 | 10:29 AM

Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy, according to a new report from the department’s Office of Inspector General. Meanwhile, confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that's refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word “war” to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran as he steered clear of predicting that the 6-month-old conflict would be over by November’s midterm elections, in which Republicans are trying to hang on to their narrow majorities in Congress. Here's the latest:

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