Articles filed under US Senate
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Democratic Senate candidates clash on donations, opine on extraterrestrial controversyFeb 16, 2026 10:04 pm - Senate debate between Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi touches on space aliens.
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GOP Senate candidates offer contrasting solutions to rising costs and economic challengesFeb 15, 2026 4:02 pm - Eliminating income taxes for young adults and incentivizing companies to prioritize hiring Americans are among GOP U.S. Senate candidates’ ideas for improving the economy and reducing costs.
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Ukraine support key for GOP Senate candidates despite cost concernsFeb 11, 2026 9:13 pm - Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.
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Krishnamoorthi leads Senate race fundraising, but $5 million from Pritzker boosts StrattonFeb 02, 2026 6:31 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi ended 2025 with about $15 million cash in hand, far ahead of chief Senate competitors U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who had $1.6 million, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, with $1.1 million.
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Minimum wage question highlights differences among Democrats in Senate raceJan 29, 2026 9:41 pm - Stratton backs $25 an hour, while Krishnamoorthi and Kelly support $17 an hour compared to current $7.25 federal minimum wage level.
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Duckworth’s busy day: Sparring with JD Vance, proposing $1.5 billion plan to fix rail bridgesJan 28, 2026 7:20 pm - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth challenges Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Venezuela, introduces grant program to rebuild decrepit commuter rail bridges.
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Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for errorJan 14, 2026 6:11 am - Senate Democratic leaders believe they have a path to winning the majority in November, though it's one with very little wiggle room.
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Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025Dec 30, 2025 11:05 pm - The reaction to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, immigration enforcement efforts and the conclusion to a decades-old disappearance were among the top suburban stories of 2025.
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Senate hopefuls Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, Stratton target Trump, talk affordability at first debateDec 17, 2025 9:38 pm - About 1,000 people tuned into early virtual forum among Democratic candidates vying for outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
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Krishnamoorthi donates campaign cash from Trump adviser Shyam Sankar to immigrant rights groupsDec 10, 2025 3:28 pm - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has donated $29,300 — the entirety of campaign contributions from Palantir chief technology officer Shyam Sankar — to immigrant rights groups, his Senate campaign said Wednesday.