Articles filed under Political Figures
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What’s the top issue facing Illinois’ 6th Congressional District? Casten, challengers disagreeMar 08, 2026 4:36 pm - The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.
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GOP House hopefuls cite immigration, gerrymandering among top issuesMar 08, 2026 4:35 pm - The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat cite immigration and gerrymandering among their top campaign issues.
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Most Democrats in 9th Congressional race cite affordability as top issueMar 07, 2026 4:37 pm - Most of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents.
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Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tributeMar 06, 2026 10:41 am - Former President Barack Obama said the presidential runs in the 1980s by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. set the stage for other Black leaders, including himself.
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Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in FloridaMar 05, 2026 2:07 pm - A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court lossMar 05, 2026 2:05 pm - Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadershipMar 05, 2026 12:53 pm - President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response.
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Much ado about nothing, Democrats say, as Republicans pounce on Bill Clinton’s comments about Gov. JB Pritzker and Jeffrey Epstein.Mar 03, 2026 7:26 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker debunked Republican assertions he had ties with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, claims that rose from testimony former President Bill Clinton gave before...
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‘A moment of high danger:’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates speak on Iran warMar 03, 2026 6:26 pm - As the nation plunges deeper into conflict with Iran, Democratic front-runners seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin weighed in on the spiraling situation.
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Pritzker upbeat on Bears bill despite legislators going on breakMar 03, 2026 2:09 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker remains optimistic about a potential Bears stadium deal, despite delays in the legislative calendar.