After NYC high-rise shooting, spotlight turns to Illinois' red flag law
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A deadly shooting in New York raises urgent questions?Illinois officials discuss how the state's red flag law aims to prevent similar tragedies through temporary firearm restraining orders.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief

Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.

DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision

It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.

Paris on Politics: Durbin questions DOJ's Maxwell meeting, Chicago crime & teachers union plans
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Illinois Senator Dick Durbin expresses concern, stating there's something that smells very fishy about the Department of Justice's secretive meeting last week with Ghislaine Maxwell. Meanwhile, a new report shows Chicago's violent crime rate is trending down significantly. We'll explore what's behind these encouraging numbers and whether this positive trend can continue. In Gaza, Israel's Prime Minister denies allegations of starvation, but a Chicago physician who has visited numerous times shares a different perspective. Plus, a report reveals the Chicago Teachers Union gearing up to spend big in the next election.

Chicago alderwoman fights for seniors with bold 'Bill of Rights' proposal
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Chicago's 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor is amplifying elder voices with a proposed Senior Bill of Rights and a call to restore the city's Department of Aging.

Sen. Durbin demands Justice Dept. transparency over Ghislaine Maxwell meeting
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more transparency from the Justice Department over a controversial meeting with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Durbin said the Trump administration is possibly trying to arrange a "corrupt bargain."

New Illinois gun laws restrict storage, enhance tracing illegal guns
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed two new gun laws on Monday to restrict how guns are stored in homes and enhance police tracing of guns used in crimes.

Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.

National Urban League President breaks down the 'State of Black America' report | ChicagoNOW
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National Urban League President Marc H. Morial breaks down the 2024 State of Black America report. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Trump considers tariff rebate check amid trade deadline | ChicagoNOW
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President Donald Trump told reporters this week he is considering issuing a tariff rebate check to Americans. The comments come just one week before the August 1st deadline for other countries to reach trade deals with the U.S. to avoid steep tariffs.

Trump announces trade deal with European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."

Trump claims Harvard wants to settle dispute with admin
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President Trump said Harvard University wants to settle its dispute with the White House after the administration pulled billions of dollars in federal funding.

Congress is investigating the Epstein files: Here's the latest

President Trump is urging his to move past the Jeffrey Epstein case, but pressure is mounting for his administration to release more.

Trump wants judges confirmed before Senate takes summer break
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It's recess time in Congress as House members head home, but the Senate is still in town. President Trump wants them to confirm his judicial nominees.

Paris on Politics: Chicago property tax, CPS budget woes & UChicago policy shift
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics;" Is a property tax hike in Chicago likely? We'll explore what the mayor is saying and whether you should be skeptical. The CPS board is debating how to save the financially strapped system from collapse, and we'll delve into their discussions. In a significant development, UChicago becomes the latest hospital to announce it is suspending gender-affirming care for minors in light of the Trump administration's threats. We'll tackle this issue head-on. Plus, on one stage, two men with no script?the legendary duo TJ and Dave?take us behind the highs and lows of long-form improv as they perform at the Goodman Theatre.