US Congress Politics
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Wife of GOP congressional candidate helped by white supremacists during mayoral campaignAug 13, 2024 12:43 pm - The wife of a Republican congressional candidate seeking to represent a large swath of the Northwest suburbs accepted help from white supremacists when she ran for mayor last year.
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Wesley Bell defeats ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her
Aug 07, 2024 7:55 am - ST. LOUIS — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis, marking the second time this year tha...
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Krishnamoorthi receives reelection endorsement by 13 mayors in the 8th DistrictJul 30, 2024 3:21 pm - Seeking election to a fifth term, Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg on Tuesday announced the bipartisan endorsements from 13 mayors and village presidents throughout the 8th Congressional District he represents.
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Democratic congressional candidates’ financial advantage this cycle is ‘overwhelming’Jul 26, 2024 11:02 pm - The eight Democrats serving Chicago’s North, West and Northwest suburbs in Congress have considerably more campaign cash than their Republican challengers.
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Rep. Schneider to talk about Congress in NorthbrookJul 26, 2024 11:49 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will talk about life in Congress during a ticketed event Sunday in Northbrook. Put together by the Tenth Congressiona...
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House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration's handling of border policy
Jul 25, 2024 2:59 pm - WASHINGTON — House Republicans are moving quickly to emphasize Vice President Kamala Harris's role in the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, ...
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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu seeks support for war in Gaza, sparking large protests
Jul 24, 2024 7:08 am - WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday ...
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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
Jul 23, 2024 1:33 pm - TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Eg...
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Where suburban House candidates’ finances standJul 21, 2024 8:00 pm - Candidates in other suburban congressional races filed reports showing their recent fundraising efforts and spending habits, too.
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Suburban Republicans leave convention energized and hopeful for NovemberJul 19, 2024 6:11 pm - Suburban GOP delegates on Friday headed back home from the Republican National Convention, saying they felt energized and hopeful for the November election.