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Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

4 weeks ago

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data

Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.

4 weeks ago

Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane

"President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit," said Pritzker.

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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.

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Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony

LINK TO VIDEO Pritzker's team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.

4 weeks ago

Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back

State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.

4 weeks ago

Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029

The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said.

4 weeks ago

It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background

The significance of batting average has been in decline for years, replaced by on-base percentage and slugging percentage, along with the OPS metric that combines the two.

4 weeks ago

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.

4 weeks ago

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

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