Biden to address nation after Israel trip
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President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Thursday night following his trip to Israel.

Republicans opt for new plan in choosing House speaker
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After two days of unsuccessful voting to secure a new House speaker, Republicans are opting for a new plan.

Jim Jordan says he's still running for House speaker, but what's the plan?

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.

Pritzker takes fight for abortion access national with new self-funded group

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts outside Illinois, a state that legalized abortion by statute even before the Supreme Court invalidated the right to undergo the procedure.

Search for House speaker drags on as Jim Jordan cancels third vote
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Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he will back a temporary U.S. House speaker as he works to shore up support to win the gavel himself.

Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell strikes deal in GA election case
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Sidney Powel pleaded guilty ahead of the Fulton County election interference trial for which she, Trump and 17 others were indicted. As a part of her deal, Powell must testify against her co-defendants.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on the deadlocked House and Israel-Hamas war
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the efforts to vote in a new House speaker and how that is impacting the United States' involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker
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Republicans must now decide if they should stick with Jim Jordan or search for someone else.

Trump scolded by judge for speaking during witness testimony
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Former President Donald Trump was in court Wednesday has his civil fraud trial continues in New York. Trump was scolded by the judge for speaking during witness testimony. New York AG Letitia James says she's confident victory will be hers.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?

Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.

Chicago mayor attends pro-choice gathering
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One of the strongest pro-choice organizations in Illinois hosted its 30th annual luncheon on Tuesday.

Chicago City Council passes 'Israel Solidarity Resolution' amid pro-Palestinian protests
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The Chicago City Council on Friday passed a resolution during a special meeting to show solidarity with Israel that saw pro-Palestinian protesters removed from the chambers as tensions flared over events happening thousands of miles away.

George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs

Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.

Israel-Palestine: Chicago City Council meeting gets heated
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A Chicago City Council meeting became heated at times on Friday as the debate over Israel and Palestine occurred.