Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite

Pence, who is considering his own potential run against his former boss, said he does not believe Trump is antisemitic or racist and said he would not have served as Trump's vice president if he was.

Lightfoot files for Chicago mayoral race: 'I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work'

After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.

Biden, Democrats push for semi-automatic weapons ban

President Joe Biden wants to sign into law a ban on high-powered guns. In July, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to revive a 1990s-era ban on certain semi-automatic guns.

Elon Musk granting 'amnesty' to suspended Twitter accounts

Elon Musk asked in a poll to vote on reinstatements for accounts that have not “broken the law or engaged in egregious spam.” The yes vote was 72%.

Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023

President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.

Madigan still asking for campaign contributions as he faces corruption charges

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is still asking for campaign contributions, even as he faces charges for using his office to enrich himself and his allies.

Pritzker, Lightfoot react to Colorado nightclub shooting
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Illinois politicians spoke out against the mass shooting that took place over the weekend at a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after holding online vote

Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.

Biden family prepares for White House wedding
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President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will marry her fianc?, Peter Neal, at the White House.