Nation and World Politics
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West Chicago teens on ICE watch in Minneapolis: ‘This is nothing like Chicago. This is so much worse.’
Feb 02, 2026 7:20 pm - Ben and Sam Luhmann, teenage brothers from West Chicago, have been documenting the actions of federal immigration agents during raids in Minneapolis, recording footage of agents in physical confrontations with civilians.
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Krishnamoorthi leads Senate race fundraising, but $5 million from Pritzker boosts StrattonFeb 02, 2026 6:31 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi ended 2025 with about $15 million cash in hand, far ahead of chief Senate competitors U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who had $1.6 million, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, with $1.1 million.
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Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown
Feb 02, 2026 1:10 pm - The Labor Department, citing the partial federal government shutdown, said Monday that it will not release the January jobs report on Friday as scheduled.
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GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote
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Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
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Underwood introduces bills to expand ways Illinois farmers can sell directly to consumers
Feb 02, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products directly to consumers.
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Speaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE
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Johnson says no quick House vote to end shutdown -- blames Democrats for ICE demandsFeb 01, 2026 5:07 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote, all but ensuring the partial feder...
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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in TexasFeb 01, 2026 4:57 pm - Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following ...
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Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 pointsFeb 01, 2026 4:20 pm - Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a reliably Republican state Senate district in Texas in Saturday's special election, continuing a string of surprise victories for Democrat...