Chicago mayor asks Biden for $5B in federal funding for migrant crisis
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Mayor Brandon Johnson was in the nation's capitol on Thursday seeking $5 billion in federal funding for the migrant situation in Chicago.

Migrants in Chicago: Council delays vote on sanctuary city referendum
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The proposal for Chicago to remain a sanctuary city is off to a rocky start, and it remains unclear if voters will have a say in the matter.

Illinois State Police take questions over assault weapons ban

The Illinois State Police held a second hearing Friday about the new assault weapons ban and its role in society.

Republicans blast GOP Sen. Tuberville over objection to military promotions
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A handful of Senate Republicans railed against Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Wednesday night after the former football coach rejected dozens of military nominations in protest over the Pentagon's abortion policy.

Protesters fill Rep. Sean Casten's office, forcing closure of office building

Members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network were at Congressman Sean Casten's Office Wednesday in Glen Ellyn, requesting to meet with the representative. 

Trump's children testify in fraud trial
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Former President Donald Trump's children are expected to testify in his fraud trial this week.

Protesters fill Rep. Sean Casten's office, forcing closure of office building
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Members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network were at Congressman Sean Casten's Office Wednesday in Glen Ellyn, requesting to meet with the representative.

Latest polls shed light on 2024 presidential race
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Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are aiming to knock off former President Donald Trump as the 2024 election nears.

Biden shares new proposals to protect Americans' retirement savings
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President Biden is sharing some new proposals aimed at helping protect Americans' retirement savings. The White House says the new regulations would make a difference for those rolling over 401(k)s to IRAs. Rebekah Castor takes a look at the pros and cons.

Lawyers argue whether ?insurrection? clause blocks Trump from ballot
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Testimony in a lawsuit on Monday began with details about the Jan. 6 attack that was intended to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden?s election win and included first-hand accounts from some who were there.

Biden issues sweeping executive order on AI
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The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence has Congress and the White House playing catch-up, and on Monday, President Biden aimed to do just that.

Donald Trump Jr. visits Chicago suburb on nationwide book tour
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Donald Trump Jr. is visiting suburban Chicago on Friday as part of a nationwide book tour to promote "Letters to Trump."

Rep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge against Biden, says Democrats need to focus on future

For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.

RFK Jr.'s Los Angeles home trespassed twice by same person in one day

A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.