The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday in Shaw v. United States that a defendant's argument that he should not be convicted of bank fraud because because he only intended to cheat a bank...

The US Congress on Saturday passed legislation that would continue reviews of racially motivated killings in the civil rights era. The bill indefinitely extends a 2007 law, which expires next year, that calls...

Defenders of condemned inmate Ronald Bert Smith Jr. are calling his execution an "avoidable disaster." The death row inmate was seen coughing, and his upper body heaved repeatedly for 13 minutes as he was being...

The US Supreme Court on Friday granted certiorari to Honeycutt v. United States , a case dealing with collecting forfeitures from drug deals. At issue is whether one co-conspirator in a drug deal is...

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request by supporters of Presiden-elect Donald Trump to block Wisconsin's recount. Judge James Patterson ruled that "the recount is an inherent part of what ensures the integrity of elections."...

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivered a letter to US President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday signed by many US mayors warning of the potential economic losses Trump could cause if he repeals Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) [official...

The US Senate voted on Wednesday to pass the 21st Century Cures Act , which will allow the Food and Drug Administration to fund more medical research and speed up access to new drugs. Senator...

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB2814 , also known as the Future Energy Jobs Bill, into law on Wednesday. The benefits of the bill had been touted as increasing energy efficiency, expanding renewable energy, providing...

A federal judge dissolved the decision from earlier this week and halted the Michigan recount on Wednesday. Judge Mark Goldsmith of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan had entered a temporary restraining...

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in Czyzewski v. Jevic Holding Corporation , a case that will determine whether the "structured dismissal" settlement plan for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings is permissible...