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Democratic Governor Moves To Boycott El Salvador For Aiding Trump – Illinois Gov. J.B. Prtizker is ordering the state's pension funds and procurement agencies to review any investments in the Latin American country.
Trump’s Job Rating Drops, Key Policies Draw Majority Disapproval as He Nears 100 Days – Trump's approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.
Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to Retire After 44 Years in Congress – Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top leadership slot. He said it was time to “face reality” and make way for someone new.
Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin decides 'it's time,' won’t seek reelection – The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.
Prominent role of Pete Hegseth’s wife at Pentagon draws scrutiny – News over the weekend that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife Jennifer was included in a second group chat where he shared sensitive military operations details has focused attention on the…
In his first 100 days, Trump still leans on an old foe: Joe Biden – Trump has spoken about Biden, his family or his administration at least 580 times either in public remarks or on his social media site, an NBC News analysis shows.
The Trump Administration Is Objectively Pro-Cancer – America used to have the best medical research system in the world. Elon Musk and RFK Jr. are ripping it to shreds.
Detained U.S. Citizen Says Immigration Agents Lied About Everything – Immigration officials detained Jose Hermilloso for over a week. He says their story of what happened is completely inaccurate.
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Trump slams Zelenskyy for rejecting Ukraine-Russia negotiations, claims a deal was 'very close' – High-level talks in London aimed at bringing a pause to fighting in Ukraine disintegrated after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff pulled out.
Rachel Reeves Says U.K. Will Not Alter Standards for U.S. Trade Deal – The British government is hoping to reach an agreement with the United States to soften the economic blow British businesses are facing from higher tariffs.
Trump Administration Texted College Professors’ Personal Phones to Ask If They’re Jewish – “Barnard was not given advance notice of this outreach,” the college’s general counsel wrote in an email to faculty.
After a month of searching, man learns from NBC News that DHS sent his brother to El Salvador – A Venezuelan man says he and his family back home have been anguished about the "forced disappearance" from the U.S. of Neiyerver Adrián Leon Rengel.