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.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to legislators on war progress as some GOP support softens

The Ukrainian president briefed lawmakers on the state of the war and told them Ukrainians “are winning." He was facing Republicans who question the flow of U.S. dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.

Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel?s democracy
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President Joe Biden raised ?hard issues,? including protecting the ?checks and balances? in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pushing the Israeli leader to find a compromise on a judicial overhaul that has set off months of mass protests in Israel and concerns in Washington.

The countdown to government shutdown | What to know
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As the government funding battle comes down to the wire, Republicans are doing all the fighting amongst themselves.

Pritzker advocates for reproductive rights alongside Clinton, Whitmer
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday joined a panel in New York City, sharing the stage with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Trump to meet with striking UAW autoworkers
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Former President Donald Trump will be coming to Detroit to speak to striking United Auto Workers on Sept. 27.

Cook County encourages voter registration as election season approaches

Getting the vote out starts with registering to vote, and with a presidential primary fast approaching, the Cook County Clerk's office recognized National Voter Registration Day with an event on Daley Plaza.

Chicago does its part for National Voter Registration Day
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Tuesday marks National Voter Registration Day and Cook County is out to help you get prepared for the upcoming elections.

Hunter Biden sues IRS
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Hunter Biden is accusing the IRS of violating his rights as a taxpayer.

5 prisoners sought by US in swap with Iran have been freed as part of $6B assets deal
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Five prisoners sought by the U.S. in a swap with Iran flew out of Tehran on Monday, officials said, part of a deal that saw nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets unfrozen.