Articles filed under Political Figures
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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.
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Noem blames ‘violent protesters’ for Minneapolis chaos under tough questioning in Senate hearingMar 03, 2026 7:31 am - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her department's immigration enforcement tactics in front of a Senate committee on Tuesday and pushed back against criticism from Democrats who say she wrongly disparaged two protesters killed by federal officers in Minneapolis earlier this year.
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GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affairMar 03, 2026 7:26 am - Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas sought to fend off a primary challenge Tuesday that comes as he faces calls to resign following allegations of an affair with ...
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Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against IranMar 03, 2026 7:16 am - Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and covert battle against the rulers of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Lawmakers react to attacks on Iran, warn about perils of ‘long-term military commitment’Feb 28, 2026 11:52 am - Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation warned against another protracted conflict in the Middle East in response to the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran Saturday, while some downstate Republicans praised President Donald Trump.