US Congress Politics
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Congress honors 13 troops killed during Kabul withdrawal as politics swirl around who is to blame
Sep 10, 2024 7:05 am - WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is hosting a ceremony Tuesday to posthumously present Congress' highest honor — the Congressional Gold Medal — to 13 U.S. service ...
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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
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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
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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.