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Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO
Mar 14, 2025 8:44 pm - The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.
Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

By KEVIN FREKING
Mar 11, 2025 6:27 am - Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal agencies funded through September comes up for a vote.
The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress

By KEVIN FREKING
Mar 06, 2025 10:29 am - The House on Thursday voted to censure an unrepentant Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump's address to Congress.
‘Insulting and disrespectful’: Suburban Democratic lawmakers slam Trump’s address to Congress

By Russell Lissau
Mar 05, 2025 11:11 am - The Democrats who comprise the congressional delegation serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs were critical of President Donald Trump’s speech at the Capitol.
Illinois lawmakers boycott, bring pointed guests to Trump speech

By Marni Pyke
Mar 04, 2025 7:58 pm - “I have no respect.“ Some no-shows at Trump address as fired federal workers, comedian, homeless advocates fill gallery.
Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote

By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and MATT BROWN
Feb 21, 2025 7:29 am - Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda.
Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

By BRUCE SCHREINER and KEVIN FREKING
Feb 20, 2025 12:38 pm - Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.
Sen. Durbin accuses FBI nominee Kash Patel of directing bureau firings

By Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein
Feb 11, 2025 1:34 pm - A top Democratic leader weighing Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director accused him Tuesday of directing a purge of career officials and later perjuring himself in Senate testimony by saying he had no knowledge of any plans for dismissals.
DuPage County Board resolution would remove Henry Hyde’s name from courthouse

By Steve Zalusky
Feb 09, 2025 5:28 pm - A resolution before the DuPage County Board on Tuesday would to remove the name of the late Congressman Henry J. Hyde from the county’s Wheaton courthouse and rescind previous approval for a monument there in his honor.
Democrats far outspent GOP rivals in suburban U.S. House races — none more than Raja Krishnamoorthi

By Russell Lissau
Feb 08, 2025 12:45 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent nearly $5 million on his 2024 re-election campaign, more than any other suburban House candidate.

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