Articles filed under Political Figures
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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.
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Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is deadFeb 28, 2026 7:42 am - Israeli officials told The Associated Press Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. or Iran on his status. The assassination of the second leader of the Islamic Republic, who had no designated successor, would throw its future into doubt.
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Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationshipFeb 27, 2026 12:00 pm - Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein's sexual abuse as he faced hours of grilling from lawmakers over his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.
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‘It’s just a bad idea’: Suburban officials oppose Pritzker’s plan to reduce local control over residential zoningFeb 26, 2026 4:40 pm - Municipal leaders gathered Thursday in South Barrington to oppose Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to legislatively reduce local officials’ ability to control residential construction.