US Congress Politics
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Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
Apr 01, 2025 9:15 am - In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening, setting a historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.
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Circuit panel says Trump can enforce ban on some refugee admissions
Mar 25, 2025 4:10 pm - A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can partially enforce a refugee ban while a legal fight over his executive order is adjudicated in the c...
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Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
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Pro-Palestinian group forces shut down of Casten town hall meeting in Downers Grove
Mar 20, 2025 1:23 pm - A group of pro-Palestinian protestors shut down a town hall meeting held Wednesday night by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten.
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‘We have to lift our voices up’: Krishnamoorthi addresses concerns about Trump agenda at town hallMar 20, 2025 9:31 am - Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg told an audience of about 300 constituents at a town hall Wednesday evening how he plans to address policies of the Trump administration he disagrees with.
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Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
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Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition
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The House censures Democratic Rep. Al Green for disrupting Trump's joint address to Congress
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‘Insulting and disrespectful’: Suburban Democratic lawmakers slam Trump’s address to CongressMar 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.
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Illinois lawmakers boycott, bring pointed guests to Trump speechMar 04, 2025 7:58 pm - “I have no respect.“ Some no-shows at Trump address as fired federal workers, comedian, homeless advocates fill gallery.