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Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances

By WILL WEISSERT and JOEY CAPPELLETTI
Apr 29, 2025 8:29 am - President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his second term, staging his largest public event since returning to the White House in a state that has been especially rocked by his steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada.
’Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperate

By MAE ANDERSON
Apr 29, 2025 8:05 am - Major orders canceled. Containers of products left stranded overseas. No roadmap for what comes next.
With China and the U.S. at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides

By DIDI TANG and ZEKE MILLER
Apr 28, 2025 2:26 pm - As U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war locks the world’s two largest economies on a collision course, America’s unnerved allies and partners are cozying up with China to hedge their bets.
Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and CALVIN WOODWARD
Apr 28, 2025 9:55 am - The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans that his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.
Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canadian election amid Trump worries

By ROB GILLIES
Apr 28, 2025 9:08 am - Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war.
Houthi rebels say alleged US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68

By JON GAMBRELL
Apr 28, 2025 9:01 am - Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Monday alleged a U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47 others. The U.S. military did not acknowledge carrying out the strike.
JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HOLLY RAMER
Apr 28, 2025 7:30 am - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized fellow Democrats on Sunday for not doing enough to oppose President Donald Trump, drawing a clear divide between himself and other high-profile Democrats seen as future presidential contenders.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another

By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY
Apr 28, 2025 7:03 am - Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day

By ILLIA NOVIKOV
Apr 28, 2025 6:57 am - Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 to mark the World War II Victory Day, as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration decides whether a deal to end the more than three-year war is within reach.
Trump inauguration got millions from Illinois residents and companies, report shows

By Russell Lissau
Apr 27, 2025 9:00 pm - More than $5 million of the record-setting $239 million donated to fund President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s inauguration celebration came from Illinoisans and Illinois-based companies.

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