Articles filed under Political Figures
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Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'Mar 30, 2026 8:12 am - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached “shortly.”
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The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant motherMar 30, 2026 8:10 am - The 14th Amendment and federal law have been widely understood to make citizens of everyone born in the country, with narrow exceptions. Every court that's ruled has found Trump's order illegal and prevented it from taking effect. The effort to repeal birthright citizenship is part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown.
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Iran and the US harden their positions over talks to end the nearly month-old warMar 26, 2026 7:56 am - Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war as thousands more U.S. troops neared the region.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, and Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial strait.
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Pritzker: Bears stadium deal should happen ‘sooner rather than later’Mar 24, 2026 6:24 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that a deal to get a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights “needs to happen sooner rather than later,” but now it’s in the hands of the legislature.
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Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plantsMar 23, 2026 7:59 am - U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five days.
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Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparationMar 22, 2026 5:34 pm - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — At war with Iran, President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis ...
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Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gasMar 22, 2026 5:10 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy was supposed to start the year with a bang, fueled by an unusually large jump in tax refunds from President Donald Trump's tax cut legi...
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How Democratic congressional nominees fended off challenges from their leftMar 21, 2026 3:05 pm - Democratic lawmakers serving the suburbs fought off challenges from their left flanks in last week’s primary election.
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Republicans pledge unity, take aim at Pritzker and boost Bailey 2.0Mar 18, 2026 8:38 pm - “Everything’s different,” Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said Wednesday while promising to focus more on the suburbs this time around.
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Pritzker calls for setting new higher education attainment goalsMar 18, 2026 6:15 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on agencies in his administration to set goals for increasing the number of adults in the state with college degrees or other postsecondary cr...