Catholic bishops may ban Biden from receiving Holy Communion
Should America’s Catholic bishops ban President Joe Biden from receiving Holy Communion, because of his support for abortion rights?
Should America’s Catholic bishops ban President Joe Biden from receiving Holy Communion, because of his support for abortion rights?
Bishops to decide on Biden receiving communion due to abortion stance
Should America’s Catholic bishops ban President Joe Biden from receiving Holy Communion, because of his support for abortion rights?
Should America’s Catholic bishops ban President Joe Biden from receiving Holy Communion, because of his support for abortion rights?
State lawmakers to vote on rate increase for Illinois electricity consumers
When Illinois lawmakers reconvene in the state capitol on Tuesday, at the top of their agenda will be an energy bill that includes utility reform.
When Illinois lawmakers reconvene in the state capitol on Tuesday, at the top of their agenda will be an energy bill that includes utility reform.
2021 NATO summit: World leaders declare China a global security challenge
NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order.
NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order.
Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.
Flannery Fired Up: June 11, 2021
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Let's get fired up!
DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.
G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines
The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.
The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.
Biden, Johnson meet for 1st time to reaffirm ties, manage differences
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Thursday to reaffirm ties between the countries amid their own political differences.
President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Thursday to reaffirm ties between the countries amid their own political differences.
Illinois Republican leaders sue to block Democrat-drawn legislative maps
Illinois Republican leaders filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging new legislative district boundaries that were drawn and approved by Democrats who control state government, saying residents were “robbed” of a fair and transparent process for creating maps that will be used for elections over the next decade.
Illinois Republican leaders filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging new legislative district boundaries that were drawn and approved by Democrats who control state government, saying residents were “robbed” of a fair and transparent process for creating maps that will be used for elections over the next decade.
Illinois electricity consumers, beware! Rate increase alert
Nine-hundred pages of energy legislation pending in the Illinois State Capitol also contains a rate increase for electricity consumers. The only question: just how big will it be?
Nine-hundred pages of energy legislation pending in the Illinois State Capitol also contains a rate increase for electricity consumers. The only question: just how big will it be?
Trump declines to commit to running with Pence in 2024
Donald Trump tells Fox News he is not ready to re-up with former Vice President Mike Pence on a potential campaign in 2024.
Donald Trump tells Fox News he is not ready to re-up with former Vice President Mike Pence on a potential campaign in 2024.
Trump demands 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, debt cancellation, and $10T in reparations for COVID-19
Trump also reiterated unproven claims regarding the integrity of the 2020 election – comments that resulted in Trump’s two-year ban from Facebook. "They say they may allow me back in two years," Trump said. Adding, "I’m not too interested in that."
Trump also reiterated unproven claims regarding the integrity of the 2020 election – comments that resulted in Trump’s two-year ban from Facebook. "They say they may allow me back in two years," Trump said. Adding, "I’m not too interested in that."
Trump pushes GOP to back candidates who 'stand for our values' at NC convention
The former Republican president on Saturday teased the prospect of another presidential bid of his own in 2024, but vowed first to be an active presence on the campaign trail for his allies in next year’s fight for control of Congress.
The former Republican president on Saturday teased the prospect of another presidential bid of his own in 2024, but vowed first to be an active presence on the campaign trail for his allies in next year’s fight for control of Congress.
JB Pritzker flips on map promise, signs Democrats' version
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a law establishing legislative district maps to govern elections for the next 10 years after promising as a candidate that he would veto maps drawn by politicians.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a law establishing legislative district maps to govern elections for the next 10 years after promising as a candidate that he would veto maps drawn by politicians.
Flannery Fired Up: June 4, 2021
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Let's get fired up!
Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.