Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown
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Congress is rushing headlong into crisis mode Tuesday with a government shutdown days away, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means halting pay for the military and curtailing federal services for millions of Americans.

Democratic Sen. Menendez rejects calls to resign
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One U.S. senator is facing an avalanche of demands to resign his seat following Friday's indictment on federal corruption charges.

U.S. inches closer to government shutdown as negotiations stall
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House Republican negotiators are warning rebels within their own party that they are "empowering" Democrats as lawmakers scramble for a deal to fund the government in time to avoid a partial shutdown.

Striking UAW workers in Bolingbrook get political support from Durbin
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Workers at the GM parts distribution facility in Bolingbrook walked off the job on Friday, and have set up a picket line in front of the now shuttered facility. On Monday, they got a visit in a show of support from Illinois' senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

Polls show Trump holding strong despite skipping debates, frustrating rivals
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No debates, no problem for former President Donald Trump. A point of clear frustration for the candidates who will be debating on Wednesday is that the former president's absence from the debate stage has not cost him anything in the polls so far.

Countdown to government shutdown looms as House Republicans debate spending bill
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There's less than a week to go until a potential government shutdown if Congress cannot agree on a spending bill. The impasse sparked an intense debate among House Republicans and that's putting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a precarious position within his party at the moment.

Biden-Harris create White House office for gun violence prevention

The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new office for gun violence prevention, the first of its kind created on a federal level.

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife face bribery charges

The new charges follow a yearslong investigation. Between April and June of 2022, the couple cashed out at least part of their precious metal holdings, forms show, selling between $200,000 and $400,000 worth of gold bars, while keeping at least $250,000 worth of them.

Durbin touts Credit Card Competition bill in Chicago

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spoke in Chicago about the Credit Card Competition Act and the benefits it can have on consumers Friday.

Biden-Harris administration creates office for gun violence prevention
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The White House announced a new office for gun violence prevention Friday. VP Kamala Harris will lead the way prioritizing support for survivors of gun violence also offering up financial assistance for mental health support and more.

Durbin touts Credit Card Competition bill in Chicago
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The proposed Credit Card Competition Act would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market, according to one Illinois senator.

White House launches office of gun violence prevention
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Vice President Kama Harris will lead a new federal office to combat the surge in gun violence across the country.

Congress out of office for long weekend despite talks of shutdown
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The House and Senate are out of the office until next weekend even with the government barreling toward a shutdown. Republican lawmakers are at odds over government spending. Some want to cut the budget instead of backing a temporary fix.