US Congress Politics
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‘Insulting and disrespectful’: Suburban Democratic lawmakers slam Trump’s address to CongressMar 05, 2025 11:11 am - The Democrats who comprise the congressional delegation serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs were critical of President Donald Trump’s speech at the Capitol.
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Illinois lawmakers boycott, bring pointed guests to Trump speechMar 04, 2025 7:58 pm - “I have no respect.“ Some no-shows at Trump address as fired federal workers, comedian, homeless advocates fill gallery.
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Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
Feb 21, 2025 7:29 am - Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money the Trump administration says it needs for mass deportations and border security that top their agenda.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
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Sen. Durbin accuses FBI nominee Kash Patel of directing bureau firings
Feb 11, 2025 1:34 pm - A top Democratic leader weighing Kash Patel’s nomination for FBI director accused him Tuesday of directing a purge of career officials and later perjuring himself in Senate testimony by saying he had no knowledge of any plans for dismissals.
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DuPage County Board resolution would remove Henry Hyde’s name from courthouseFeb 09, 2025 5:28 pm - A resolution before the DuPage County Board on Tuesday would to remove the name of the late Congressman Henry J. Hyde from the county’s Wheaton courthouse and rescind previous approval for a monument there in his honor.
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Democrats far outspent GOP rivals in suburban U.S. House races — none more than Raja KrishnamoorthiFeb 08, 2025 12:45 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent nearly $5 million on his 2024 re-election campaign, more than any other suburban House candidate.
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‘Losing this funding will cause deaths’: Suburban leaders blast Trump’s federal funding freezeJan 30, 2025 12:34 pm - Suburban gun violence prevention efforts, counseling programs for sexual abuse victims and road improvement projects would be crippled if President Donald Trump’s controversial order to freeze spending on federal grants and loans stands, advocates for those causes said Thursday.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launching PAC to help potential Senate bid if Durbin does not run again
Jan 27, 2025 1:09 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched her Level Up PAC on Monday, positioning herself to run for the U.S. Senate next year if Sen. Dick Durbin chooses not to seek reelection.
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Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary; he tells senator he paid woman $50,000 to settle accusation