US Congress Politics
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Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill clears key Senate vote as Republicans race to pass it by July 4
Jun 28, 2025 8:44 am - The Senate is expected to grind through a rare weekend session as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks and spending cuts by his July Fourth deadline.
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Skokie attorney joins race for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJun 25, 2025 6:42 pm - A Skokie civil rights attorney is the latest candidate to announce a 2026 campaign for the congressional seat now held by veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on Iran
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Diplomacy needed in Israel-Iran conflict, Schneider says after Middle East trip — but he won’t rule out U.S. military actionJun 20, 2025 1:15 pm - The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran forced U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and three other American lawmakers to cut short a trip to the Middle East.
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Rep. Schneider traveling to Middle East despite Israel’s attack on IranJun 13, 2025 12:03 pm - A congressional delegation to the Middle East that will include U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will not be deterred by Israel’s attack against Iran, a spokesperson said.
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California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem’s press conference by security
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Evanston activist announces bid to replace Rep. Schakowsky in CongressJun 12, 2025 11:28 am - The Democratic field for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat continues to grow. Evanston activist Miracle Jenkins has officially thrown his hat over the wall, annou...
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‘He wants mayhem’: Pritzker criticizes Trump, defends Illinois’ immigration policyJun 12, 2025 11:27 am - In congressional testimony Thursday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents of terrorizing the state’s schools, neighborhoods and families.
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Pritzker preps for House committee showdown with help from top Biden attorney
Jun 09, 2025 10:40 am - Gov. JB Pritzker has retained a powerful Washington, D.C., law firm to help navigate dicey political waters ahead of a high-profile appearance before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Thursday.
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Elburn village president hopes to challenge Foster for seat in CongressJun 08, 2025 11:27 am - Elburn Village President Jeff Walter said he is running for the Republican nomination for the 11th District U.S. House seat held by Democrat Bill Fosterof Naperville.