The contest between Representative Steve Cohen, 76, a white incumbent, and Justin Pearson, 31, a Black state lawmaker, exemplifies a national push for a passing of the torch.

U.S. air travelers could soon embark on journeys faster than the speed of sound if a bill in the House of Representatives is taken up in the Senate. The House voted to legalize supersonic flight in a decisive bipartisan vote on Tuesday, with the bill passing unanimously by voice vote in the early e...

About 50 children were in federal detention in Dilley, Texas this week, down from about 500 in January. It is unclear how many were deported, but some are back at their U.S. schools.

A top TSA union leader warned Thursday that airport security risks linked to the ongoing government shutdown are set to "get worse," pointing to a critical issue he says has largely gone unaddressed. "TSA has been under a . . . hiring freeze since last year, so when you look at what we had in the f...

Carie Hallford, 49, and her husband failed to provide cremation and burial services they had promised to grieving families, prosecutors said.

The justices will hear arguments over the president’s efforts to terminate the program, known as Temporary Protected Status, for migrants from Haiti and Syria as part of his mass deportation efforts.

Margaret A. Ryan is leaving the agency just six months after joining it, a surprise given that most people hold the position for years.

The Ford is now entering its 10th month of deployment after arriving in the Middle East from the Caribbean.

President Trump spoke to journalists for about 40 minutes before holding a news conference on Monday, offering a glimpse into his priorities.

We talked to our Peoria-born reporter about Primary Day in what he claims is America’s best state.

Spring break travelers heading to airports during the ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown should brace for potential delays, with experts warning security lines are already stretching for hours at some airports. Passengers across the country are reporting longer Transportation Security Adminis...

The Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to order an oil company to restart shuttered offshore operations in California, saying the move is necessary to address oil supply disruption risks and reduce reliance on foreign crude. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday directed Sabl...