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
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More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
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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
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Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump’s tariffs
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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.