Nation and World Politics
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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in 11th DistrictMar 07, 2024 2:57 pm - An Illinois-based, regional office of a powerful labor union for autoworkers has rescinded its endorsement of the candidate challenging U.S. Rep.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
Mar 07, 2024 5:54 am - CAIRO — U.S. President Joe Biden will announce a plan Thursday for the U.S. military to help establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast to increase the flow of aid into...
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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
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Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidateMar 06, 2024 7:06 am - NEW YORK — Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar wit...
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Super Tuesday takeaways: Biden and Trump momentum can't be slowed, Haley looks to suspend campaignMar 06, 2024 6:51 am - WASHINGTON — The picture of the presidential race has hardly been cloudy for some time, even if it is one that most voters say they don't want to see. On not-so-Super Tu...
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Gaza cease-fire talks have ended without a breakthrough with Ramadan days away, Egypt saysMar 05, 2024 8:56 am - CAIRO — Three days of negotiations with Hamas over a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages ended Tuesday without a breakthrough, Egyptian officials said,...