Nation and World Politics
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A top EU official says a ship is preparing to leave for Gaza as test of new humanitarian corridor
Mar 08, 2024 8:18 am - LARNACA, Cyprus — A ship was preparing Friday to leave Cyprus and head for Gaza with humanitarian aid, the European Commission president said, as international donors lau...
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It's not just Israeli bombs that have killed children in Gaza. Now some are dying of hunger too
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Biden using State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second termMar 07, 2024 10:34 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden turned his State of the Union speech Thursday night into an animated argument for a second term as he laced into GOP front-runner Do...
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Democratic congressional candidates differ on NATO, military spendingMar 07, 2024 8:06 pm - The Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat have differing opinions about the importance of NATO and American military spen...
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Labor union pulls endorsement of Rashid, backs Foster in 11th DistrictMar 07, 2024 2:57 pm - An Illinois-based, regional office of a powerful labor union for autoworkers has rescinded its endorsement of the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Napervill...
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Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port for aid on Gaza’s coast as cease-fire talks stall
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House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
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McConnell endorses Trump for president
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How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power
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Fed's Powell: Rate cuts likely this year, but more evidence is needed that inflation is tamed