Senate blocks effort to check Trump's war powers

The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that President Donald Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran.

Illinois lawmaker touts bill to curb Trump's presidential power over military deployment
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses his new legislation aimed at limiting the president?s authority to deploy active-duty military forces domestically without state approval, as part of a broader pushback against Trump-era immigration policies.

Republicans race to pass President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
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It may not be much of a weekend shaping up for Republicans on Capitol Hill. They are scrambling to pass President Donald Trump?s so-called "big, beautiful bill," the cornerstone of his domestic agenda.

World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years

A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”

Pritzker launches bid for third term ? but will he serve all four years?
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Governor JB Pritzker kicks off his 2026 reelection campaign in a familiar spot, touting his record ? while dodging questions about whether he plans to stick around for all four years if elected. Paris Schutz has the story.

SCOTUS: States can block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
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The U.S. Supreme Court made a big decision in its last few days of the session. Thursday's ruling could affect Planned Parenthood in a lot of ways.

Bill Moyers, White House press secretary and TV journalist, dies

Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91.

Trump officials hold first classified briefing with Congress on Iran strikes

The briefing on Thursday comes as the Senate is set to vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval if President Donald Trump decides to strike Iran again.

Paris on Politics: Tipped wage battle, Iran fallout and what New York?s left turn says about Chicago
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This week on Paris on Politics: A closer look at the push to undo Chicago?s tipped minimum wage hike, expert insight into the real impact of the recent U.S. strike on Iran, and why New York?s Democratic Socialist surge might feel familiar to Chicagoans. Plus, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal visits Chicago to talk war, leadership and character.

Supreme Court: States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

Public money can't be used on abortion services, but Medicaid patients use Planned Parenthood for things like contraception and cancer screenings.

JB Pritzker announces re-election campaign for Illinois governor

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he will run for a third term, pledging to build on the economic and social progress his administration has made since taking office in 2019.

Trump administration defends Iran airstrikes
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There?s going to be a full court press today from the Trump administration, defending U.S. airstrikes against Iran.