Politics News
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'We're 7,000 miles away': Trump dismisses U.S. stakes in Syria
Oct 16, 2019 2:41 PM - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
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What you missed while not watching Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate
Oct 16, 2019 10:09 AM - Here's a minute-by-minute guide to standout moments from Tuesday night's marathon faceoff between the leading Democratic presidential candidates.
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Analysis: Winners and losers from Tuesday's Democratic debate
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Naperville chooses March primary for recreational marijuana referendum
Oct 16, 2019 5:23 AM - Naperville voters can expect a referendum question about whether they want the city to allow recreational marijuana sales within its borders on the March 17 primary ballot. -
Gerson: Beto O'Rourke would hand victory to Trump
Oct 16, 2019 1:00 AM - Columnist Michael Gerson: Beto O'Rourke is now famous for (1) his use of profanity on the campaign trail, (2) his pledge that "hell, yes" he wants to confiscate AR-15s and (3) his proposal to tax religious institutions that don't approve of gay marriage
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Debate: Rivals target Warren; Biden defends himself, son's work in Ukraine
Oct 15, 2019 11:09 PM - Elizabeth Warren's rivals targeted her new status as a front-runner in the Democratic race, questioning and criticizing her for not explaining the cost of her health care plan and for proposing dramatically higher taxes on the ultrawealthy. -
Key take-aways from Democratic presidential candidate debate
Oct 15, 2019 11:08 PM - Key take-aways from Democratic presidential candidate debate -
Experts say Illinois' 2020 ballots will be safe but warn of 'antiquated equipment,' false information
Oct 15, 2019 5:42 PM - A special meeting of House's Committee on Homeland Security in Gurnee Tuesday saw experts attest to the security of Illinois' election systems but warn about "robost" future hacking and disinformation threats. -
Pritzkers report $5.5 million in taxable income
Oct 15, 2019 5:22 PM - Billionaire Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife reported $5.5 million in taxable income -- about $28.9 million less than the family reported last year. Even so, Pritzker -- an heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune -- is No. 250 on this year's Forbes 400 list with a net worth of $3.4 billion.
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A newspaper accused the president's family of profiting from a foreign deal. The president sued.
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