US Congress Politics
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Rubio defends Trump foreign policy as Democratic senators ask pointed questions
May 20, 2025 2:14 pm - Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Democratic senators sparred Tuesday over the Trump administration’s foreign policies, ranging from Ukraine and Russia to the Middle East, Latin America, the slashing of the U.S. foreign assistance budget and refugee admissions.
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Underwood to run for House again rather than U.S. SenateMay 19, 2025 4:46 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville will run for reelection in the 14th District next year rather than campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
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‘We need Democrats who won’t flinch’: Biss joins growing roster for Schakowsky’s seatMay 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Crowded field emerges in race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' sprawling 9th Congressional District spanning Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
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Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback
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Political roundabout: Dems Bankole, Dunung and Morrison line up to fill Raja’s seat; JB to face GOP in DCMay 15, 2025 7:08 pm - Several candidates have lined up to replace U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the House, including two former staffers. Gov. Pritzker heads to Washington to testify on immigration issues.
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U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi running for Durbin’s Senate seatMay 07, 2025 4:00 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg will run for Senate in 2026.
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‘I’m ready to stand up and fight back’: State Sen. Laura Fine launches bid for Schakowsky’s U.S. House seatMay 06, 2025 10:12 am - A day after veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced she won’t run again in 2026, state Sen. Laura Fine of Glenview on Tuesday threw her hat into the ring.
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Robin Kelly enters U.S. Senate primaryMay 06, 2025 8:38 am - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly touts her advocacy against gun violence as she launches into a primary battle for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.
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‘Time for me to pass the baton’: Schakowsky to retire from U.S. House in 2026May 05, 2025 1:26 pm - U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t seek reelection in 2026.
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Candidates lining up for 14th Congressional seatMay 02, 2025 6:42 pm - As Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville weighs a potential Senate campaign in 2026, two other candidates have surfaced for her 14th Congressional District seat.