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The U.S. military said on Wednesday it was capable of defending the United States against the "nascent" threat posed by North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capability following Pyongyang's first test of an ICBM on July 4. Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis noted a successful test last month in which a U.S.-based missile interceptor knocked down a simulated incoming North Korean ICBM.

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One Wednesday, headed for Poland and his second international trip as leader of the United States ahead of the G20 summit later this week in Germany.

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One Wednesday, headed for Poland and his second international trip as leader of the United States ahead of the G20 summit later this week in Germany.

As Illinois attempts to strike a budget deal to end the country’s longest running state spending impasse, the infighting between Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratic controlled General Assembly shows no signs of waning despite progress made toward passing a $36 billion spending package early this week.

As Illinois attempts to strike a budget deal to end the country’s longest running state spending impasse, the infighting between Republican Governor Bruce Rauner and the Democratic controlled General Assembly shows no signs of waning despite progress made toward passing a $36 billion spending package early this week.

Over the Fourth of July, Americans will celebrate our country’s independence by going to the beach, firing up the grill and shooting off fireworks.

The Illinois State House took an early step toward ending a devastating two-year budget impasse Friday, but with many challenges remaining and a critical deadline drawing near, the state’s workers are worried about a complete lack of stability.

Amid a devastating two-year budget impasse, the Illinois state House gave initial approval to a fiscal year 2018 budget Friday, with just hours left before the final deadline.

The seven wealthy New Jersey couples, including a rabbi and his wife, who allegedly gamed the system to collect about $2 million in unmerited welfare benefits may just be the tip of the iceberg.

The seven wealthy New Jersey couples, including a rabbi and his wife, who allegedly gamed the system to collect about $2 million in unmerited welfare benefits may just be the tip of the iceberg.

While Illinois has been under the microscope for its $15 billion backlog of unpaid bills, multi-billion dollar pension crisis and paralyzing political polarization, it is not the only state facing pressure to pass a spending deal by June 30.

Three married couples in New Jersey charged with defrauding government assistance programs were scheduled to appear in state court Wednesday, part of a group rounded up by law enforcement for underreporting incomes in order to receive a collective $2 million in unmerited public welfare benefits.

Three married couples in New Jersey charged with defrauding government assistance programs were scheduled to appear in state court Wednesday, part of a group rounded up by law enforcement for underreporting incomes in order to receive a collective $2 million in unmerited public welfare benefits.

NATO's chief says U.S. allies are projected to spend around $12 billion more on defense this year, after President Donald Trump berated them for failing to boost military budgets.

As the financial situation in Illinois spirals, negotiations to increase spending on backlogs of Medicaid payments failed this week, which could force a court to order the state to pay costly monthly installments to health care providers.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his temporary ban on travelers from six Muslim-majority countries and all refugees to go into effect for people with no strong ties to the United States while agreeing to decide this fall the legality of the order.

As Republicans struggle to agree on pivotal parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda, including tax reform and health care, some frustrated GOP donors are closing their wallets until lawmakers get their act together.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its growth outlook Tuesday for the United States over the next two years due to stalled progress on President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its growth outlook Tuesday for the United States over the next two years due to stalled progress on President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Retired Gen. Jack Keane on Monday said President Trump will announce an arms deal between the United States and India involving the sale of unarmed surveillance drones.