Nation and World Politics
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Which celebrities will be in Chicago for the DNC? Here’s what we know.
Aug 20, 2024 6:47 am - The Democratic National Convention has kicked off in Chicago, and many are wondering what celebrities might pop up to cheer on Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for...
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Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsementAug 19, 2024 11:43 pm - President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound e...
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No ‘cool kids’ table at Illinois delegation’s opening breakfastAug 19, 2024 5:35 pm - Instead of one table for congressional hotshots, one for state politicos and another for grass-roots volunteers, Democrats mixed it up over pancakes at the Illinois delegation’s first breakfast meeting.
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Walz makes surprise appearance at Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi eventAug 19, 2024 3:17 pm - Northwest suburban Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was to be the keynote speaker Monday at a meeting of the Asian American and Pacific Islander caucus, but no wo...
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Spousal term limit? Pritzker coy about political futureAug 19, 2024 1:27 pm - Amid a focus on Vice President Kamala Harris’ political future, Gov. J.B. Pritzker had an enigmatic comment about his own Monday during the Democratic National Convention.
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‘Positive energy’: Democratic stars mingle with Illinois delegatesAug 19, 2024 12:06 pm - Illinois Democrats kick off first day of the Democratic National Convention with visits Monday from Gwen Walz, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Sen. Corey Booker.
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Protesters rally outside of Democratic National Convention as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace
Aug 19, 2024 11:05 am - Protesters rallied outside the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday, saying they were determined to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza and othe...
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House Republicans release their impeachment report on Biden but the next steps are uncertain
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‘This was a coup’: Trump primes supporters to challenge a Harris win
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Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia’s army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city