Congress avoids government shutdown with spending bill
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The plan to keep the government funded includes more money for the Secret Service. Congress avoided a government shutdown Sunday with a temporary spending bill.

Government shutdown averted, budget deal reached in Congress

Congressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.

Trump campaigns in North Carolina without key GOP ally Mark Robinson amid scandal

Donald Trump campaigns in Wilmington, North Carolina, without GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who faces allegations of inappropriate online activity. Robinson denies the accusations, while Trump’s campaign continues to focus on winning the state.

Fears of wider Middle East conflict mount after Lebanon attacks
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Qatar Airways is banning pagers and two-way radios aboard some planes in wake of deadly explosions across Lebanon this week.

Collar counties and southern strategy
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With just 46 days until the 2024 presidential election, "Battleground" dives deep into the critical swing states that could decide it all. Host S.E. Cupp explores the pivotal role of Philadelphia's suburbs in Pennsylvania, unpacks new polling data from Georgia, and examines the shifting dynamics in the Midwest. From the impact of union endorsements to the latest economic developments, this episode offers crucial insights into the factors shaping this neck-and-neck race between Kamala Harris and Donald Tru

Trump, Democrats trade barbs along the campaign trail
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Campaign politics can often get ugly but after two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, both sides are calling out the extreme rhetoric of this election cycle.

NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic

Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.

Paris on Politics: New White Sox stadium, ShotSpotter's future
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Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has one major talent. No, it?s not running a winning baseball franchise! It?s getting taxpayers to pay for his projects where he reaps the benefits. Will he be successful again?

Republican lawmakers pushing for property tax relief in Illinois

Republican lawmakers are advocating for property tax relief for Illinois homeowners, citing high taxes as a contributing factor to “opportunity deserts" in some communities.

'The Daley Show' book explores legacy of Chicago's longest-serving mayor

Richard M. Daley oversaw major developments like the restoration of downtown, the construction of Navy Pier, and the creation of Millennium Park. However, his time in office was also marred by controversies.

Jury deadlock leads to mistrial in AT&T bribery case tied to Mike Madigan

A federal judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the bribery case of former AT&T executive Paul La Schiazza, after the jury informed the court it was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

U.S. confirms Israel is behind Lebanon attacks
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Injured patients are recovering in hospitals in Lebanon after widespread attacks with electronics. Pagers, walkie talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of the country over two days.

Polls show immigration among top issues for voters
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Polls show that immigration is among the top issues for voters ahead of the presidential election. And, we're hearing how some of those voters feel about it in the battleground state of Arizona.

'It's good news': Biden celebrates progress of American economy
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President Biden is celebrating the progress of the American economy, just one day after the federal reserve cut interest rates.