Articles filed under Political Figures
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GOP candidates critical of Affordable Care Act, but wouldn't have voted to repealMar 06, 2018 12:00 am - The Republicans seeking Illinois' 10th Congressional District seat are critical of the embattled Affordable Care Act - but all three said they would have voted against l...
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How late-in-life dads are eligible for a Social Security bonusMar 04, 2018 12:05 am - Would you believe that President Donald Trump is eligible for an extra Social Security benefit of about $15,000 a year because of his 11-year-old son, Barron Trump? Well...
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Sessions pushes back on Trump criticism over handling of FBIMar 01, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Harshly criticized yet again by his boss, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has abandoned his usual stony silence and pushed back against President Donald...
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Trump to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminumMar 01, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Determined to protect vital American industries, President Donald Trump declared Thursday that he will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, dr...
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Analysis: Trump calls Sessions 'Mr. Magoo.' Does the name fit?Mar 01, 2018 12:00 am - Pop quiz: Who fits this description? "Irascible millionaire." What about: "Absolute self-confidence." One more: "Wreaking havoc upon others." The correct answer: Mr....
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Madigan discloses harassment complaintsFeb 27, 2018 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan released a list Tuesday of nine complaints of sexual harassment, retaliation or discrimination in his state office i...
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Trump suggests he and governors would have rushed Florida schoolFeb 26, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump told the nation's governors on Monday that he would have rushed in to aid students and teachers during the deadly mass shooting ...
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Trump dismisses Democratic memo as a 'BUST' and takes another swipe at the 'Witch Hunt' probing his campaignFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump asserted Saturday that a Democratic memo rebutting Republican claims about surveillance of a former campaign aide was "a total politi...
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Trump: School resource officer who stayed outside Parkland shooting a 'coward'Feb 23, 2018 12:00 am - President Donald Trump on Friday said that the armed school resource officer who stayed outside during the school shooting last week in South Florida was either a "cowar...
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Former Trump campaign official Rick Gates pleads guilty to 2 chargesFeb 23, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - A former top adviser to President Donald Trump's election campaign has formally pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and false statements charges in the spe...