Paris on Politics: Mad dash for Congressional seats
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Dems to use century-old law to get Epstein documents
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Congress is not giving up its pursuit for answers in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Just this morning, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Democrats are turning to a rarely-used law to get the Epstein files released.

Chicago congressman's expected retirement leaves another House seat open in 2026
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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, 83, a Democrat who has represented parts of Chicago for nearly 30 years in Congress, is expected to announce he won't seek a 16th term in the House of Representatives, according to sources.

Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 amid trillions in funding cuts
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Medicare and Medicaid are turning 60 years old, but the mark come with concerns form lawmakers as President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is expected to cut $1 trillion in both programs.

Longtime Chicago congressman won't seek reelection in 2026, sources say
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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, 83, a Democrat who has represented parts of Chicago for nearly 30 years in Congress, is expected to announce he won't seek a 16th term in the House of Representatives, according to sources.

Chicago Rep. Danny Davis, 83, won't seek reelection to Congress

Rep. Danny Davis, a Democrat who's represented parts of Chicago for nearly 30 years, is expected to announce he won't seek reelection in 2026.

Ghislaine Maxwell willing to answer more questions if she gets immunity

Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.

After NYC high-rise shooting, spotlight turns to Illinois' red flag law
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A deadly shooting in New York raises urgent questions?Illinois officials discuss how the state's red flag law aims to prevent similar tragedies through temporary firearm restraining orders.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief

Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.

DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision

It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.

Paris on Politics: Durbin questions DOJ's Maxwell meeting, Chicago crime & teachers union plans
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On this episode of "Paris on Politics," Illinois Senator Dick Durbin expresses concern, stating there's something that smells very fishy about the Department of Justice's secretive meeting last week with Ghislaine Maxwell. Meanwhile, a new report shows Chicago's violent crime rate is trending down significantly. We'll explore what's behind these encouraging numbers and whether this positive trend can continue. In Gaza, Israel's Prime Minister denies allegations of starvation, but a Chicago physician who has visited numerous times shares a different perspective. Plus, a report reveals the Chicago Teachers Union gearing up to spend big in the next election.

Chicago alderwoman fights for seniors with bold 'Bill of Rights' proposal
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Chicago's 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor is amplifying elder voices with a proposed Senior Bill of Rights and a call to restore the city's Department of Aging.

Sen. Durbin demands Justice Dept. transparency over Ghislaine Maxwell meeting
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more transparency from the Justice Department over a controversial meeting with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Durbin said the Trump administration is possibly trying to arrange a "corrupt bargain."

New Illinois gun laws restrict storage, enhance tracing illegal guns
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed two new gun laws on Monday to restrict how guns are stored in homes and enhance police tracing of guns used in crimes.

Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.