On Thursday afternoon a mistrial was declared in the case against AT&T boss who intended a contract as a bribe to Madigan in order to ensure the passage of AT&T's prized legislation.

The judge overseeing the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois chief Paul La Schiazza has declared a mistrial.

Hawley told reporters he has spoken with Johnson about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in recent days, signaling hope that a deal can be hammered out.

The Rev. Dwight McKissic, a Baptist pastor from Texas who spoke on the Evangelicals for Harris call, said he saw no “moral ...