US Congress Politics
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Casten’s GOP rival defends Trump, Vance on debunked claims about migrants eating petsSep 16, 2024 7:47 pm - A suburban Republican congressional candidate on Monday defended GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance for perpetuating debunked claims that immigrants are eating pets and wild animals in an Ohio town.
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A secretive group recruited far-right candidates in key US House races. It could help Democrats
Sep 16, 2024 11:26 am - DES MOINES, Iowa — Joe Wiederien was an unlikely candidate to challenge a Republican congressman in one of the nation’s most competitive House districts. A fervent suppor...
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Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
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Congress honors 13 troops killed during Kabul withdrawal as politics swirl around who is to blame
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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Why did groups pay for U.S. lawmakers’ trips abroad?Aug 30, 2024 11:21 pm - Five of the congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year that were funded by think tanks and other special interest groups, documents show.
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How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start her own candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood talked about attending parties at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house, watching reality TV and even had some advice for JD Vance, during a national TV appearance on “The Daily Show.”
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DNC notebook: How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - Candles connect Kamala Harris and suburban U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. And a senator offers some lighthearted dating advice for single Democratic voters.
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Walz makes surprise appearance at Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi eventAug 19, 2024 3:17 pm - Northwest suburban Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was to be the keynote speaker Monday at a meeting of the Asian American and Pacific Islander caucus, but no wo...
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Why the progressive ‘Squad’ is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle