US Congress Politics
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Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from the states
Jul 01, 2025 7:56 am - A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
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Republican state lawmaker won’t run for Congress in 14th District after allJun 30, 2025 9:46 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.
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Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill clears key Senate vote as Republicans race to pass it by July 4
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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...