Republican Representative Joseph Chaplik faces backlash after being caught on live microphone making derogatory comments about a woman's weight during legislative session, then attempting to play the victim when confronted.
Shots were fired at the home of Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel in a terrifying overnight attack. Joliet police are investigating the drive-by shooting as the senator and her family were inside.
South Dakota State Representative Ray Ring has died following a devastating accident involving farming machinery. The veteran Democrat and retired economics teacher is remembered as a dedicated public servant.
A heated public dispute between a Boston Democrat mayor and a local lawmaker has sparked controversy, revealing deep divisions within the party.
A Democratic lawmaker sparks fury after suggesting Mexico should 'take back' US citizens, leading to demands for her denaturalisation and deportation.
Virginia lawmaker Lee Vogler narrowly escaped a terrifying gas fire at his Danville home. Read the full story of the incident and the heroic response from emergency services.
A prominent Texas pro-life legislator faces backlash after revelations of an extramarital affair with a stripper and claims he pressured her to have an abortion.
A US Republican congressman faced ridicule after sharing a fabricated resignation letter from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking widespread mockery online.