Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.
Gov. Pritzker backs Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in run for Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday threw his support behind Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton in her run for the U.S. Senate.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday threw his support behind Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton in her run for the U.S. Senate.
Trump pardons Nevada lawmaker who used slain officer memorial funds for plastic surgery
President Trump grants a full pardon to Nevada Republican Michele Fiore, who was convicted of fraud for misusing funds intended for a slain police officer’s statue.
President Trump grants a full pardon to Nevada Republican Michele Fiore, who was convicted of fraud for misusing funds intended for a slain police officer’s statue.
Judge rules against President Trump on sanctuary cities
A federal judge is banning President Trump from denying federal funding to sanctuary cities.
A federal judge is banning President Trump from denying federal funding to sanctuary cities.
President Trump signs executive orders on education, what to know
A list of executive orders aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools now have President Trump's signature.
A list of executive orders aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools now have President Trump's signature.
President Trump pushes back after Beijing calls US-China talks 'fake news'
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
President Trump 'not happy' with Russia's strikes on Kyiv
President Trump is expressing his frustration with Vladimir Putin after Russia's deadly missile and drone strikes in Kyiv.
President Trump is expressing his frustration with Vladimir Putin after Russia's deadly missile and drone strikes in Kyiv.
Who will replace Durbin? Stratton throws her hat in the ring
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first Democrat to launch a Senate bid to replace Dick Durbin.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first Democrat to launch a Senate bid to replace Dick Durbin.
Here's what Americans think about Trump's tariffs, according to new poll
A recent poll finds that many Americans worry that the U.S. may be facing a recession because tariffs will cause prices to increase.
A recent poll finds that many Americans worry that the U.S. may be facing a recession because tariffs will cause prices to increase.
‘Trump 2028’ hats selling on president’s online store
Running for a third presidential term is against the Constitution, but Donald Trump's official store says you can now "make a statement" with their new hat.
Running for a third presidential term is against the Constitution, but Donald Trump's official store says you can now "make a statement" with their new hat.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton touts credentials in run for U.S. Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is throwing her name into the race for the now-open U.S. Senate seat.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is throwing her name into the race for the now-open U.S. Senate seat.
Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign to replace Durbin
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Paris on Politics: Historian Timothy Snyder takes on President Trump
Historian and author Timothy Snyder weighs in on President Trump's government style.
Historian and author Timothy Snyder weighs in on President Trump's government style.
Paris on Politics: Sen. Durbin won't seek reelection
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?
Chicago mayor speaks on fire department captain killed in West Side blaze
A Chicago fire captain died Wednesday morning while battling a blaze inside a garage in the city?s Austin neighborhood, and a person of interest is in custody in connection with the fire.
A Chicago fire captain died Wednesday morning while battling a blaze inside a garage in the city?s Austin neighborhood, and a person of interest is in custody in connection with the fire.
Illinois among several states suing Trump administration over tariff policy
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
Northwestern faculty push back on Trump administration's threats over antisemitism response
More than 100 Jewish faculty and staff are speaking out Wednesday—not against the university, but against the Trump administration.
More than 100 Jewish faculty and staff are speaking out Wednesday—not against the university, but against the Trump administration.
Multiple states sue Trump over 'unlawful' tariffs
Twelve states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that its sweeping tariff policy is unlawful and economically damaging.
Twelve states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that its sweeping tariff policy is unlawful and economically damaging.