Nation and World Politics
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Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packedJul 15, 2025 6:42 am - The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.
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In his words: Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolvedJul 14, 2025 8:54 pm - U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his campaign that, if elected to a second term, he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine “in 24 hours...
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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for UkraineJul 14, 2025 8:10 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance tow...
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Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
Jul 14, 2025 2:40 pm - The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
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Cuomo staying in NYC mayor’s race as independent after losing Democratic primary to Mamdani
Jul 14, 2025 2:27 pm - Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will campaign for mayor of New York City as an independent candidate, staying in a crowded field running against surging left-wing Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani.
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More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Jul 14, 2025 2:09 pm - More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
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The President’s Cabinet: A rocky start to a United States of AmericaJul 14, 2025 10:36 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s column details the history of the President’s cabinet and the duties of each position.
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European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
Jul 14, 2025 9:11 am - European trade ministers were hopeful Monday for a negotiated trade deal after President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Unio n, but also expressed resolve in preparing countermeasures if talks break down.
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Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump’s tariffs
Jul 14, 2025 9:09 am - U.S. stock indexes hung near their records on Monday following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues on Wall Street that he may ultimately back down on them.
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Trump store in Huntley shuts down after eviction
Jul 14, 2025 8:15 am - The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley had its last day of business Sunday, but the owner aims to expand in the future with a new and bigger shop by this fall.